Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 168; county-by-county breakdown

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating several outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to frequent and watery diarrhea.

Video: Teens on e-bikes takeover downtown Orlando; many detained, citations issued

The Orlando Police Department said hundreds of kids on e-bikes and motorized scooters were causing trouble in downtown Orlando last weekend, allegedly driving through red lights, impeding traffic, blocking roadways, and preventing emergency officials from responding to calls.

'Spider-Man' to the rescue - Helps man in wheelchair cross street

Not all superheroes wear capes—some wear Spider-Man suits. A driver dressed as Spider-Man stopped at a busy Arkansas intersection to help a wheelchair user safely cross the street. Police praised the "web of kindness," and it turns out the good Samaritan was on the way to a superhero event for toddlers.

Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. 

Orlando Public Library moves forward with major renovation plans

The Orange County Library System has released new details about the renovation project planned for the Orlando Public Library in downtown Orlando.

Rick Scott breaks with DeSantis on Florida property tax amendment: 'I'm worried'

Opposition is growing to a proposed constitutional amendment that would significantly expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption ahead of the November election.

Orlando weather: Dry, humid Central Florida as storms return this weekend

Our unusually rain-free forecast continues through Saturday, before we settle into a dramatically wetter and more typical storm setup for late-July.

Orlando's Mills 50 growth fuels parking crunch as new restaurants open
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Orlando's Mills 50 district continues to grow as one of Central Florida's dining destinations, with more than 20 new restaurants and food businesses opening or preparing to open in the coming months. Business owners say the influx is bringing new energy to the neighborhood — and increasing demand for parking.

Kissimmee mayor faces possible impeachment over COVID-19 grant allegations
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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa is facing possible removal from office after a special prosecutor recommended that city commissioners pursue articles of impeachment over allegations she improperly benefited from a COVID-19 business grant program.

Downtown Orlando bike takeover disrupts traffic, delays emergency vehicles
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Orlando police are investigating a large gathering of juveniles on electric and motorized bikes that disrupted traffic in downtown Orlando over the weekend, running red lights, blocking intersections and delaying emergency vehicles, authorities said.

Community honors mom who died saving her son in St. Johns River
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Dozens of family members, friends and community members gathered in Orange City on Thursday evening to honor Nicole Grayson, the DeLand mother who died after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old son.

Sumter County sheriff's detective fired, arrested after alleged misuse of databases
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A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been arrested and fired after investigators accused her of using confidential law enforcement databases to obtain information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons.

Sumter County sheriff's detective fired, arrested over alleged database misuse

A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.

New robotic clothes allow you to suit up hands-free

Researchers have developed a soft-robotic technology that allows users to put on protective clothing hands-free and in seconds.

Special prosecutor recommends impeachment for Kissimmee mayor amid ethics complaint: Report

The special prosecutor tapped to investigate an ethics complaint made against Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa related to $50,000 in COVID-era grants being awarded to businesses owned by her or her family concluded there is “clear probable cause" to file articles of impeachment against her, and even recommended the City of Kissimmee consider referring the matter to law enforcement.

Hunt for Florida murder suspect enters second month

The manhunt for murder suspect Isabelle Johnson continues one month after finding human remains.