Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Orlando weather: Weekend starts hot with isolated storms
Orlando weather: Weekend starts hot with isolated storms
Orlando weather: Weekend starts hot with isolated storms
Deltona considers fines of up to $7,500 for abandoning pets
People who abandon pets in Deltona could soon face thousands of dollars in fines under a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on animal abandonment. The proposal would establish civil fines starting at $2,500 for a first offense and increasing to as much as $7,500 for repeat violations.
People who abandon pets in Deltona could soon face thousands of dollars in fines under a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on animal abandonment. The proposal would establish civil fines starting at $2,500 for a first offense and increasing to as much as $7,500 for repeat violations.
Family, community honor good Samaritan killed while trying to help woman
Family members, friends, and members of an Orange County school community gathered Friday to remember Darryl Hill, the father and husband who authorities say was shot and killed while trying to help a woman being attacked.
Family members, friends, and members of an Orange County school community gathered Friday to remember Darryl Hill, the father and husband who authorities say was shot and killed while trying to help a woman being attacked.
Oviedo police use fake Flock camera to catch vandalism suspect
Oviedo police turned to a 3D printer and a decoy license plate reader to catch a man accused of vandalizing cameras, a police operation that surprised the city's mayor.
Oviedo police turned to a 3D printer and a decoy license plate reader to catch a man accused of vandalizing cameras, a police operation that surprised the city's mayor.
Oviedo police use fake Flock camera to catch vandalism suspect
Oviedo police turned to a 3D printer and a decoy license plate reader to catch a man accused of vandalizing cameras, a police operation that surprised the city's mayor.
Oviedo police turned to a 3D printer and a decoy license plate reader to catch a man accused of vandalizing cameras, a police operation that surprised the city's mayor.
Flagler Palm Coast dominates Matanzas 42-7 in Potato Bowl
Flagler Palm Coast opened its football season with a dominant 42-7 victory over rival Matanzas on Friday night in the annual Potato Bowl.
Flagler Palm Coast opened its football season with a dominant 42-7 victory over rival Matanzas on Friday night in the annual Potato Bowl.
Mystery on the Space Coast: What are these clear ‘jumping sticks’ on the beach?
A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch, translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, leaving beachgoers and marine experts alike taking a second look.
A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch, translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, leaving beachgoers and marine experts alike taking a second look.
Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
A Houston-area Uber driver has quite the story to tell following an incident earlier this month.
A Houston-area Uber driver has quite the story to tell following an incident earlier this month.
What are these clear ‘jumping sticks’ on the beach?
A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, prompting beachgoers and marine experts alike to take a second look.
A beach day on the Space Coast turned into an unusual discovery when one-inch translucent creatures were spotted jumping along the shore, prompting beachgoers and marine experts alike to take a second look.
Daytona Beach residents, business leaders push to join Ormond Beach
A group of Daytona Beach residents and business owners is pushing for part of the city's beachside to break away and become part of neighboring Ormond Beach, citing concerns about public safety, homelessness and what they describe as a lack of attention from city leaders.
A group of Daytona Beach residents and business owners is pushing for part of the city's beachside to break away and become part of neighboring Ormond Beach, citing concerns about public safety, homelessness and what they describe as a lack of attention from city leaders.
Daytona Beach residents push to break away, join Ormond Beach
A group of Daytona Beach residents and business owners is pushing for part of the city's beachside to break away and become part of neighboring Ormond Beach, citing concerns about public safety, homelessness and what they describe as a lack of attention from city leaders.
A group of Daytona Beach residents and business owners is pushing for part of the city's beachside to break away and become part of neighboring Ormond Beach, citing concerns about public safety, homelessness and what they describe as a lack of attention from city leaders.
Sloth World investigation closed without charges as calls for change grow
Two days after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) closed its investigation into Sloth World without recommending criminal charges, reaction and calls for legislative change continue to build across Central Florida and the conservation community.
Two days after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) closed its investigation into Sloth World without recommending criminal charges, reaction and calls for legislative change continue to build across Central Florida and the conservation community.
Julie Sulpizio ruled competent to stand trial in deadly Lake County deputy ambush
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the woman accused of orchestrating a 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County sheriff's deputy and wounded others, has been ruled competent to stand trial despite conflicting opinions from mental health experts.
Julie Ann Sulpizio, the woman accused of orchestrating a 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County sheriff's deputy and wounded others, has been ruled competent to stand trial despite conflicting opinions from mental health experts.
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia
Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.
Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.
Sloth World investigation closed without charges as calls for change grow
Two days after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) closed its investigation into Sloth World without recommending criminal charges, reaction and calls for legislative change continue to build across Central Florida and the conservation community.
Two days after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) closed its investigation into Sloth World without recommending criminal charges, reaction and calls for legislative change continue to build across Central Florida and the conservation community.
Volusia carjacking suspect held without bond after 137 mph chase
A 41-year-old man accused of pulling a woman from her car and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Volusia County will remain behind bars after a judge ordered him held without bond Friday.
A 41-year-old man accused of pulling a woman from her car and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Volusia County will remain behind bars after a judge ordered him held without bond Friday.
Palm Coast woman accused of abandoning dog, cat after eviction
A Palm Coast woman was arrested after investigators said she abandoned a dog and cat inside a home following an eviction, leaving the animals without adequate food, water or air conditioning for an extended period.
A Palm Coast woman was arrested after investigators said she abandoned a dog and cat inside a home following an eviction, leaving the animals without adequate food, water or air conditioning for an extended period.
SpaceX launches Starlink mission as Trump pushes for 1,000 annual launches
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Friday, a day after a last-second scrub, as the Trump administration pushes to dramatically increase the number of launches and reentries across the United States.
SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Friday, a day after a last-second scrub, as the Trump administration pushes to dramatically increase the number of launches and reentries across the United States.
State rests case in Jaylen Edgar trial over downtown Orlando mass shooting
Prosecutors rested their case Friday in the murder trial of Jaylen Edgar, the teenager accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a mass shooting in downtown Orlando on Halloween nearly two years ago.
Prosecutors rested their case Friday in the murder trial of Jaylen Edgar, the teenager accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a mass shooting in downtown Orlando on Halloween nearly two years ago.