Beach safety: 4 tips to spotting a rip current along Central Florida coast
As dangerous rip current take hold along the Central Florida coast, officials remind swimmers to stay safe by teaching how to spot a rip current and what to do if you're caught in one.
As dangerous rip current take hold along the Central Florida coast, officials remind swimmers to stay safe by teaching how to spot a rip current and what to do if you're caught in one.
Officials give update on 2 dead after saving child from rip tide
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an April 15 press conference, Brevard County officials updated the public on two people who drowned in Cocoa Beach while saving a child caught in a rip current. Officials said the people who died were from out of town. It's not confirmed if they're related to the child.
Iran latest: Trump says he's 'Permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz'
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview, also adding that he's "permanently opening" the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview, also adding that he's "permanently opening" the Strait of Hormuz.
Ulta Beauty show booth catches fire ahead of event at Orange County Convention Center
A fire broke out early Wednesday at the Orange County Convention Center's West Concourse, where the Ulta Beauty World event is scheduled to take place this week, according to officials.
A fire broke out early Wednesday at the Orange County Convention Center's West Concourse, where the Ulta Beauty World event is scheduled to take place this week, according to officials.
Overturned tractor-trailer shuts down northbound I-75 in Sumter County, FHP says
A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 75 in Sumter County early Wednesday morning, causing the northbound lanes to be shut down for hours, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 75 in Sumter County early Wednesday morning, causing the northbound lanes to be shut down for hours, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida woman accused of crashing into property, abandoning car
A 55-year-old woman was arrested after authorities said she crashed into a family’s property and left her damaged car in a backyard. Investigators said the driver ran over plants and struck a parked truck before driving into a backyard, where the vehicle was found with significant damage.
A 55-year-old woman was arrested after authorities said she crashed into a family’s property and left her damaged car in a backyard. Investigators said the driver ran over plants and struck a parked truck before driving into a backyard, where the vehicle was found with significant damage.
Seminole County debate erupts over student travel restrictions
A heated debate is unfolding in Seminole County over whether students should be allowed to take out-of-state school trips despite fundraising efforts covering costs.
A heated debate is unfolding in Seminole County over whether students should be allowed to take out-of-state school trips despite fundraising efforts covering costs.
Teen sentenced to prison in deadly 2023 Orlando crash involving stolen car
A Central Florida teen will spend several years in prison after pleading no contest in a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle, running a red light and a collision that killed a young driver.
A Central Florida teen will spend several years in prison after pleading no contest in a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle, running a red light and a collision that killed a young driver.
Iran latest: Trump seeks 'grand bargain' in Iran deal, Vance says; Israel-Lebanese meeting called 'productive'
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz went into effect on Monday morning, with President Donald Trump threatening to eliminate Iranian ships that try to run it.
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz went into effect on Monday morning, with President Donald Trump threatening to eliminate Iranian ships that try to run it.
2 drown while trying to rescue child at Cocoa Beach, officials say
Two people drowned after entering the water to rescue a child caught in a rip current at Cocoa Beach, officials said. Authorities said a 34-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were pulled under while attempting the rescue, and both were later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Two people drowned after entering the water to rescue a child caught in a rip current at Cocoa Beach, officials said. Authorities said a 34-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were pulled under while attempting the rescue, and both were later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Montverde Academy standout Dhani Miller credits family legacy
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Man shot by ICE in California charged with assault on federal officer
The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.
The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.
Montverde Academy standout Dani Miller credits family legacy
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Montverde Academy, long known as a national powerhouse in high school basketball, continues its tradition of producing elite talent. Still, one of its newest standouts says his journey is rooted as much in family and personal history as in the game.
Off-road driving damages lawns in Port Orange neighborhoods, police say
Port Orange police officers are investigating a string of incidents involving vehicles being driven off-road through residential neighborhoods, causing widespread damage and prompting multiple arrests.
Port Orange police officers are investigating a string of incidents involving vehicles being driven off-road through residential neighborhoods, causing widespread damage and prompting multiple arrests.
Teen sentenced to prison in deadly crash involving stolen car
A Central Florida teen will spend several years in prison after pleading no contest in a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle, running a red light and a collision that killed a young driver. LeBron Flores, now 18, was sentenced to six years in prison after accepting a plea deal and receiving youthful offender status for the crash that killed Christian Romero, when Flores was 15.
A Central Florida teen will spend several years in prison after pleading no contest in a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle, running a red light and a collision that killed a young driver. LeBron Flores, now 18, was sentenced to six years in prison after accepting a plea deal and receiving youthful offender status for the crash that killed Christian Romero, when Flores was 15.
Police crack down on off-road driving damage in Port Orange
Port Orange police are investigating a series of incidents involving vehicles driven off-road through residential neighborhoods, leaving widespread property damage and prompting multiple arrests.
Port Orange police are investigating a series of incidents involving vehicles driven off-road through residential neighborhoods, leaving widespread property damage and prompting multiple arrests.
Melbourne considers code enforcement update to crack down on 'horror houses' across town
The City of Melbourne is looking into code enforcement updates and what action can be taken on several problem properties across town.
The City of Melbourne is looking into code enforcement updates and what action can be taken on several problem properties across town.
Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Sister Soul Food shooting: Teen charged as adult in alleged gang-related shooting outside Orlando restaurant
A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult in connection with a shooting earlier this year at a Central Florida restaurant that left multiple people injured, including one victim who remains in critical condition.
A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult in connection with a shooting earlier this year at a Central Florida restaurant that left multiple people injured, including one victim who remains in critical condition.
Young mother killed in highway crash while holding baby
A young mother was killed early Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while walking along a highway in Central Florida, authorities said. Destiny Gonzalez, 24, was hit by a pickup truck around 3 a.m. on State Road 46, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A young mother was killed early Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while walking along a highway in Central Florida, authorities said. Destiny Gonzalez, 24, was hit by a pickup truck around 3 a.m. on State Road 46, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.