Orange County accepts tourism tax recommendations
Orange County commissioners have accepted an advisory board’s recommendations on distributing millions of dollars in tourism development tax funding. Still, the proposals faced significant opposition and do not constitute the final word on which projects will receive funding.
Orange County commissioners have accepted an advisory board’s recommendations on distributing millions of dollars in tourism development tax funding. Still, the proposals faced significant opposition and do not constitute the final word on which projects will receive funding.
Donalds names state Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate in governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds on Tuesday named state Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate as he shifts his campaign toward the November general election.
Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds on Tuesday named state Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate as he shifts his campaign toward the November general election.
Home impaled by flying logs after massive lightning strike
A Rockledge man says he is thankful to be alive after a powerful weekend storm launched massive logs through his home's window, destroying the exact spot where he usually sits to watch bad weather roll through. On Saturday, lightning struck a 70-foot pine tree outside Curtis Romohr's home on Condado Drive. The lightning strike was so intense it shattered the tree into huge pieces, sending wood shards piercing through multiple windows.
A Rockledge man says he is thankful to be alive after a powerful weekend storm launched massive logs through his home's window, destroying the exact spot where he usually sits to watch bad weather roll through. On Saturday, lightning struck a 70-foot pine tree outside Curtis Romohr's home on Condado Drive. The lightning strike was so intense it shattered the tree into huge pieces, sending wood shards piercing through multiple windows.
Driver fleeing deputies crashes into school bus, sheriff says
A 23-year-old man accused of fleeing deputies crashed head-on into a Sumter County school bus carrying 19 students Tuesday morning, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
A 23-year-old man accused of fleeing deputies crashed head-on into a Sumter County school bus carrying 19 students Tuesday morning, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman shot, killed by homeowner during apparent break-in, police say
A woman was shot and killed by a homeowner early Tuesday after police said she tried to break into a Leesburg home despite repeated warnings from the man inside.
A woman was shot and killed by a homeowner early Tuesday after police said she tried to break into a Leesburg home despite repeated warnings from the man inside.
Rockledge man thankful to be alive after lightning sends massive tree shards through house
A man is thankful to be alive after a lightning strike hit a tree outside his home, sending shards inside.
A man is thankful to be alive after a lightning strike hit a tree outside his home, sending shards inside.
Dolly Parton dies at 80 after legendary six-decade career
Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose songs, distinctive voice, and larger-than-life personality made her one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, has died. She was 80.
Country music legend Dolly Parton, whose songs, distinctive voice, and larger-than-life personality made her one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, has died. She was 80.
Dolly Parton to be laid to rest beside late husband Carl Dean in Nashville: Report
Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged.
Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged.
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.
Florida man accused of pouring meth into sippy cup that toddler drank from: NCSO
A Florida man is accused of pouring methamphetamine into a sippy cup that a 1-year-old child later drank from inside a Callahan home earlier this year, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida man is accused of pouring methamphetamine into a sippy cup that a 1-year-old child later drank from inside a Callahan home earlier this year, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.
Florida homeowner shoots, kills woman outside home in Leesburg, police say
A Florida homeowner shot and killed a woman who allegedly attempted to enter his home, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
A Florida homeowner shot and killed a woman who allegedly attempted to enter his home, according to the Leesburg Police Department.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Dolly Parton, music icon, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
Colorado police officer uses body cam to communicate in Mandarin in traffic stop
A Colorado police officer used a feature on their body-worn camera to help her translate to a driver who spoke a different language.
A Colorado police officer used a feature on their body-worn camera to help her translate to a driver who spoke a different language.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Driver crashes into school bus carrying 19 children near The Villages, deputies say
A driver who attempted to flee a traffic stop after speeding in a school zone was arrested after he crashed into a school bus with 19 students on board.
A driver who attempted to flee a traffic stop after speeding in a school zone was arrested after he crashed into a school bus with 19 students on board.
Halloween Horror Nights 35: Haunted houses, scare zones, menus and more
Halloween Horror Nights, the after-hours event, runs select nights Aug. 28 through Nov. 1 at Universal Studios Florida.
Halloween Horror Nights, the after-hours event, runs select nights Aug. 28 through Nov. 1 at Universal Studios Florida.
Byron Donalds announces Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate during Miami event
Republican candidate for governor, Byron Donalds, announced Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate during a campaign event Tuesday morning in Miami.
Republican candidate for governor, Byron Donalds, announced Sen. Bryan Avila as his running mate during a campaign event Tuesday morning in Miami.
Florida man arrested in $206K luxury car insurance fraud scheme
A man faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly running a massive $206,000 vehicle insurance fraud scheme across Florida, according to state officials.
A man faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly running a massive $206,000 vehicle insurance fraud scheme across Florida, according to state officials.
2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide in Palm Coast, deputies say
Two men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Two men are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.