National Hurricane Center tracking 3 tropical disturbances in the Atlantic

After a seemingly quiet start to the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical disturbances in the Atlantic.

Skeletal remains found near I-Drive in Orange County, deputies say

The remains were found Saturday night near the intersection of International Drive and Continental Gateway by two people who were walking in the area, according to deputies.

USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.   

FHP seeks vehicle in hit-and-run crash in Kissimmee

A hit-and-run crash was reported Monday near a couple of schools in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida woman pretending to have cancer scams over 200 people out of $40K: CCSO

A Florida woman who deputies say claimed to have cancer is accused of scamming more than 200 people out of tens of thousands of dollars, which she used to pay personal debts. 

Back-to-school forecast: Hot and humid start for Central Florida

As kids and parents are getting out the door or heading to the school bus stop, plan for a very warm and muggy start to the day.

SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch from Florida

SpaceX has delayed an attempt to launch another batch of its Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast.

Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say

Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.

FWC sets 2026 Gulf gag grouper recreational fishing season dates

The recreational gag grouper season starts September 1 with strict catch limits. Here's what anglers need to know before getting out on the water.

Woman survives alligator bite in Marion County Silver River; arm amputated, family says
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A woman is recovering at home in good spirits after suffering a traumatic right-arm amputation in an alligator attack on the Silver River. Her family credits a quick-thinking boater with saving her life. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, while the victim and a group of swimmers were in the springs at Silver River in Marion County. 

'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies

Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.

Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies

An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.

Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says

Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.

NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.