More than 50 arrested in Marion County child sex predator sting operation, sheriff says
More than 50 people were arrested during an undercover operation targeting child sex predators in Marion County, according to the Sheriff's Office.
More than 50 people were arrested during an undercover operation targeting child sex predators in Marion County, according to the Sheriff's Office.
White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.
Child drowns in pool in Seminole County, deputies say
A child died Wednesday after drowning in a pool in Maitland, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
A child died Wednesday after drowning in a pool in Maitland, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
Florida man accused of posing as attorney during traffic stop
A Brevard County man was arrested after authorities said he falsely claimed to be an attorney and attempted to represent a client during a traffic stop.
A Brevard County man was arrested after authorities said he falsely claimed to be an attorney and attempted to represent a client during a traffic stop.
Florida man accused of exposing himself to teen at gym, deputies say
A Florida man is accused of exposing himself to a 15-year-old boy and trying to enter the teen's shower at a Palm Coast gym.
A Florida man is accused of exposing himself to a 15-year-old boy and trying to enter the teen's shower at a Palm Coast gym.
Murder charge against man accused in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclub dropped
Prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against a man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting outside an Orlando nightclub after determining they could not disprove his self-defense claim beyond a reasonable doubt.
Prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against a man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting outside an Orlando nightclub after determining they could not disprove his self-defense claim beyond a reasonable doubt.
Florida man accused of posing as attorney during traffic stop
A Brevard County man was arrested after authorities said he falsely claimed to be an attorney and attempted to represent a client during a traffic stop.
A Brevard County man was arrested after authorities said he falsely claimed to be an attorney and attempted to represent a client during a traffic stop.
Man accused of exposing himself to teen inside gym locker room
Deputies say a teenager inside a gym locker room in Palm Coast was taking a shower when a naked man tried to enter.
Deputies say a teenager inside a gym locker room in Palm Coast was taking a shower when a naked man tried to enter.
Rain floods streets, damages downtown Orlando businesses
Heavy rain flooded streets and damaged businesses in downtown Orlando on Wednesday after a slow-moving storm dumped large amounts of water across the area.
Heavy rain flooded streets and damaged businesses in downtown Orlando on Wednesday after a slow-moving storm dumped large amounts of water across the area.
Prosecutors drop charge in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclub
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, concluding they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his use of force was unjustified.
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, concluding they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his use of force was unjustified.
Trump's arch construction schedule could require '20 hours per day, year-round,' NPS report says
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
The National Park Service estimated that construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round in order to be completed in the next three years.
Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Orlando church remembers, mourns Pulse shooting victims in special Requiem Eucharist service
Families, friends, law enforcement leaders, and community members gathered at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke on Wednesday for a special service to remember, mourn, and honor those lost during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting.
Families, friends, law enforcement leaders, and community members gathered at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke on Wednesday for a special service to remember, mourn, and honor those lost during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting.
Woman files lawsuit after wrongful arrest: 'Worst 13 days of my life'
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against FHP after she was wrongfully arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash and jailed for 13 days. "I will never get over the fact that this happened to me, Lindsey Isaacs said. She said jail was the "worst 13 days of my life." The charges against her were dropped and FHP arrested someone else in connection to the crash.
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against FHP after she was wrongfully arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash and jailed for 13 days. "I will never get over the fact that this happened to me, Lindsey Isaacs said. She said jail was the "worst 13 days of my life." The charges against her were dropped and FHP arrested someone else in connection to the crash.
Colorado State University lowers Atlantic hurricane season forecast, citing El Niño impact
Colorado State University researchers have reduced their outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing expectations that El Niño conditions will suppress storm development.
Colorado State University researchers have reduced their outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, citing expectations that El Niño conditions will suppress storm development.
Orlando church mourns, remembers Pulse shooting victims
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke held a special service, "Remembering Pulse: Requiem Eucharist," to honor, remember, pray for, and mourn those killed in the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting. Orange County Sheriff John Mina, who was the Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department at the time, attended the service. "This community has not forgotten," he said. "We've not forgotten the victims. We've not forgotten the families."
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke held a special service, "Remembering Pulse: Requiem Eucharist," to honor, remember, pray for, and mourn those killed in the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting. Orange County Sheriff John Mina, who was the Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department at the time, attended the service. "This community has not forgotten," he said. "We've not forgotten the victims. We've not forgotten the families."
Death row Inmate seeks to halt execution in 1992 Orange County murder
A Florida death row inmate convicted of killing his wife more than three decades ago is making a final effort to stop his scheduled execution later this month. Attorneys for Dusty Ray Spencer have filed a new appeal challenging both Florida's execution procedures and whether carrying out the death sentence would be constitutional given his age.
A Florida death row inmate convicted of killing his wife more than three decades ago is making a final effort to stop his scheduled execution later this month. Attorneys for Dusty Ray Spencer have filed a new appeal challenging both Florida's execution procedures and whether carrying out the death sentence would be constitutional given his age.
Sloth update: Blackberry and Hazel
The Central Florida Zoo is sharing more details about some of the rescued Sloth World sloths under its care. Blackberry and Hazel are two of nine sloths being cared for at the zoo, after being rescued from a makeshift warehouse in Orange County.
The Central Florida Zoo is sharing more details about some of the rescued Sloth World sloths under its care. Blackberry and Hazel are two of nine sloths being cared for at the zoo, after being rescued from a makeshift warehouse in Orange County.
Dusty Ray Spencer appeals execution in 1992 murder
A Florida man sentenced to death for the brutal beating, stabbing, and killing of his wife, Karen Spencer, outside their Orange County home in 1992 has filed an appeal ahead of his execution. If denied, Dusty Spencer's execution is scheduled for June 25.
A Florida man sentenced to death for the brutal beating, stabbing, and killing of his wife, Karen Spencer, outside their Orange County home in 1992 has filed an appeal ahead of his execution. If denied, Dusty Spencer's execution is scheduled for June 25.