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.

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.

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.

Cocoa Beach weighs new beach safety rules amid lawsuit
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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
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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.

Commissioners question warehouse oversight after sloth deaths
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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.

Universal to close Lost Continent area at Islands of Adventure
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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.

Iran latest: 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. 

Increased security as Rolling Loud festival draws thousands
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Orlando officials are increasing security measures as tens of thousands of music fans arrive for the Rolling Loud music festival near Camping World Stadium.

Heavy security, extreme heat greet fans at Welcome to Rockville
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Thousands of music fans descended on Daytona Beach for the opening day of the Welcome to Rockville festival as law enforcement agencies ramped up security and organizers prepared for sweltering temperatures.

Sheriff cracks down on illegal house parties after 2 teens killed
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Three teenagers are facing charges in Osceola County after authorities say they organized illegal house parties tied to two deadly shootings. The arrests come as the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office warns it is intensifying efforts to shut down unauthorized parties, particularly on the west side of the county, ahead of the Rolling Loud music festival this weekend.

Parents demand answers after back-to-back school bus incidents
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Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a fatal crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.

Florida deputy caught on camera stealing narcotics from drug drop-off box, Sumter County Sheriff says

Former Sumter County Deputy Dennis Turner was fired and arrested after a hidden camera allegedly captured him using his department-issued key to steal narcotics from a sheriff's office medication drop box.

Former USPS supervisor pleads guilty to stealing $369K in checks from mail

A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor in St. Louis has pleaded guilty to stealing 89 checks from the mail and giving them to an accomplice.

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.

Florida man shot friend while 'mishandling' gun, deputies say

A Florida man is facing a manslaughter charge after shooting and killing his friend, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said.