Sumter County man sentenced to 100 years in prison for 2023 shooting
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.
Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71
Country music star John Anderson has died at 71, his family said on social media Wednesday night.
Country music star John Anderson has died at 71, his family said on social media Wednesday night.
Florida governor, U.S. Senate races tighten in latest poll from UNF
A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.
A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.
New poll shows close races for Florida governor, U.S. Senate
Two major Florida races are competitive, according to a new University of North Florida poll, with Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly by 2 percentage points in the governor's race and Republican incumbent Ashley Moody leading Democrat Angie Nixon by 4 points in the U.S. Senate contest.
Two major Florida races are competitive, according to a new University of North Florida poll, with Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly by 2 percentage points in the governor's race and Republican incumbent Ashley Moody leading Democrat Angie Nixon by 4 points in the U.S. Senate contest.
Orlando International Airport moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.
MCO moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida
Orlando International Airport is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is working with federal and state partners to explore how these aircraft could operate safely alongside traditional commercial flights.
Orlando International Airport is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is working with federal and state partners to explore how these aircraft could operate safely alongside traditional commercial flights.
Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.
Daytona Beach considers pond fencing after deaths of 2 young boys
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Daytona Beach considers pond fencing after child drownings
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.
Dead sharks wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast as researchers investigate
Researchers are investigating a series of hammerhead shark deaths along Florida's east coast, with at least 13 dead sharks reported washing ashore this year, including one recently found in Indian Harbour Beach.
Researchers are investigating a series of hammerhead shark deaths along Florida's east coast, with at least 13 dead sharks reported washing ashore this year, including one recently found in Indian Harbour Beach.
Orlando weather: Pleasant weather continues across Central Florida before rain returns
Central Florida was expected to remain mostly sunny and dry Thursday, with a northeast breeze. Winds are forecast to shift more easterly Friday, bringing a small chance of showers.
Central Florida was expected to remain mostly sunny and dry Thursday, with a northeast breeze. Winds are forecast to shift more easterly Friday, bringing a small chance of showers.
What's the difference between a tropical and sub tropical system?
Subtropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday, but its unusual characteristics set it apart from a typical tropical storm.
Subtropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday, but its unusual characteristics set it apart from a typical tropical storm.
Airbnb tells hosts to stop asking guests to do time-consuming checkout chores
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Airbnb is changing its guidelines to reduce guests’ checkout chores and require hosts to clearly disclose fees and house rules before booking.
Students arrested after alleged attack near Harmony High School
Nine students were arrested after allegedly beating a fellow student outside Harmony High School in Osceola County, authorities said. Investigators said the attack followed a cafeteria confrontation in which the victim intervened to defend a girl who was being bullied.
Nine students were arrested after allegedly beating a fellow student outside Harmony High School in Osceola County, authorities said. Investigators said the attack followed a cafeteria confrontation in which the victim intervened to defend a girl who was being bullied.
Kissimmee mayor arrested on charges tied to COVID-19 relief funds
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday on charges of grand theft and scheming to defraud in an investigation into the alleged misuse of $50,000 in city grant money intended to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said.
Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday on charges of grand theft and scheming to defraud in an investigation into the alleged misuse of $50,000 in city grant money intended to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities said.
Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording a sexually explicit video of a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student without her consent and sharing it.
Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
Chiricahua National Monument becomes America’s newest national park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park.
2026 midterm elections: 21 key House races to follow
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Voters across the country will decide which party controls the House as a handful of closely watched races shape the 2026 midterm elections.
Subtropical Storm Josephine forms in Atlantic, expected to move away from U.S. coast, NHC says
Subtropical Storm Josephine (formerly Invest 93-L) formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean, with forecasters expecting the storm to accelerate northeastward and move away from the United States, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Subtropical Storm Josephine (formerly Invest 93-L) formed Wednesday in the Atlantic Ocean, with forecasters expecting the storm to accelerate northeastward and move away from the United States, according to the National Hurricane Center.