Parents demand answers after 2 Marion County school bus incidents in less than a week
Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a deadly crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.
Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a deadly crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.
Restoration of life-saving rings along Cocoa Beach drags on amid legal battle, recent drownings
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
Rolling Loud comes to Orlando: Lineup, tickets, parking
Rolling Loud, known as the world’s largest hip-hop festival, is making its Orlando debut this weekend at Camping World Stadium.
Rolling Loud, known as the world’s largest hip-hop festival, is making its Orlando debut this weekend at Camping World Stadium.
Cyberattack on Canvas app exposes data used by Central Florida schools
A cyberattack on the widely used Canvas learning platform has compromised data tied to thousands of school districts, including several in Central Florida, officials said.
A cyberattack on the widely used Canvas learning platform has compromised data tied to thousands of school districts, including several in Central Florida, officials said.
Cocoa Beach weighs return of life-saving rings
Residents are calling for safety changes after three people drowned in less than three weeks, as a dispute over life-saving equipment continues to play out in court.
Residents are calling for safety changes after three people drowned in less than three weeks, as a dispute over life-saving equipment continues to play out in court.
11 arrested after search warrant at St. Cloud home, police say
Eleven people were arrested Thursday morning after police served a search warrant at a St. Cloud home described by authorities as a nuisance property.
Eleven people were arrested Thursday morning after police served a search warrant at a St. Cloud home described by authorities as a nuisance property.
Over 30 Zebu cattle 'severely emaciated': Florida woman, property owner, arrested
A Lake County woman is accused of animal cruelty after over 30 Zebu cattle were found to be severely malnourished with their ribs and spine visible on her property.
A Lake County woman is accused of animal cruelty after over 30 Zebu cattle were found to be severely malnourished with their ribs and spine visible on her property.
Sloth World another example of missed warehouse inspections in Orange County, commissioners admit
Does Orange County's permit process need to be reviewed? Commissioners agree potential issues were missed in Magic in the Sky explosion and Sloth World sloth deaths.
Does Orange County's permit process need to be reviewed? Commissioners agree potential issues were missed in Magic in the Sky explosion and Sloth World sloth deaths.
Florida law shields utility customers from data center costs, limits AI-related energy burden
Florida utility customers will not be required to subsidize the rising electricity demands of large artificial intelligence data centers under a bill signed Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida utility customers will not be required to subsidize the rising electricity demands of large artificial intelligence data centers under a bill signed Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Osceola sheriff to house party promoters: We will show up & make arrests
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon issued a blunt warning to anyone thinking of throwing a commercial party at a vacation rental ahead of this weekend's Rolling Loud Festival: Expect law enforcement to show up and make arrests.
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon issued a blunt warning to anyone thinking of throwing a commercial party at a vacation rental ahead of this weekend's Rolling Loud Festival: Expect law enforcement to show up and make arrests.
Welcome to Rockville 2026: How to stay cool as sweltering heat hits Daytona Beach
With temperatures in the upper 90s for Welcome to Rockville 2026, attendees are looking for ways to stay cool. Medical staff are on standby while the event offers free water.
With temperatures in the upper 90s for Welcome to Rockville 2026, attendees are looking for ways to stay cool. Medical staff are on standby while the event offers free water.
Substitute teacher whose sobbing mugshot went viral reaches plea deal in sex case involving student
A North Carolina substitute teacher who was photographed sobbing in a mugshot after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old has reached a plea deal.
A North Carolina substitute teacher who was photographed sobbing in a mugshot after admitting to having sex with a 15-year-old has reached a plea deal.
Cocoa Beach weighs new beach safety rules amid lawsuit
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
Puppy survives near-fatal rattlesnake attack in Brevard County
A two-month-old Dachshund is lucky to be alive after a terrifying encounter with a rattlesnake in her own backyard. Keeley, a tiny puppy weighing only eight pounds, was playing outside when the snake struck, biting her directly below her eyes. Emergency vets saved her life.
A two-month-old Dachshund is lucky to be alive after a terrifying encounter with a rattlesnake in her own backyard. Keeley, a tiny puppy weighing only eight pounds, was playing outside when the snake struck, biting her directly below her eyes. Emergency vets saved her life.
Florida puppy survives near-deadly rattlesnake attack in Brevard County
A two-month-old Dachshund puppy, Keely, is lucky to be alive after being bit by a rattlesnake below her eyes. Now, vets give tips on protecting your pets.
A two-month-old Dachshund puppy, Keely, is lucky to be alive after being bit by a rattlesnake below her eyes. Now, vets give tips on protecting your pets.
Commissioners question warehouse oversight after sloth deaths
Orange County commissioners are questioning warehouse oversight procedures after 55 sloths died at a Central Florida attraction while being housed in unpermitted warehouses, raising concerns similar to those sparked by a deadly 2022 fireworks explosion in the county.
Orange County commissioners are questioning warehouse oversight procedures after 55 sloths died at a Central Florida attraction while being housed in unpermitted warehouses, raising concerns similar to those sparked by a deadly 2022 fireworks explosion in the county.
Florida town police chief on administrative leave amid FDLE investigation, officials say
Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Howey-in-the-Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation involving the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Universal to close Lost Continent area at Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando is preparing to phase out the Lost Continent section of Islands of Adventure, marking the end of one of the park’s original themed lands.
Universal Orlando is preparing to phase out the Lost Continent section of Islands of Adventure, marking the end of one of the park’s original themed lands.
Iranian attack on Navy ships intercepted by US military
President Donald Trump spoke optimistically about the progress of peace negotiations with Iran, telling reporters Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has had "very good talks" with the country’s leadership over the previous 24 hours.
President Donald Trump spoke optimistically about the progress of peace negotiations with Iran, telling reporters Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has had "very good talks" with the country’s leadership over the previous 24 hours.
Increased security as Rolling Loud festival draws thousands
Orlando officials are increasing security measures as tens of thousands of music fans arrive for the Rolling Loud music festival near Camping World Stadium.
Orlando officials are increasing security measures as tens of thousands of music fans arrive for the Rolling Loud music festival near Camping World Stadium.