Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
Habitat for Humanity hands over keys to first 3D-printed home
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Judge orders hearing in DNA dispute involving Florida death row inmate
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
Another sloth linked to Sloth World dies as investigation continues
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Man accused of abandoning dogs found dead released on bond
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
Orange County votes to continue red light cameras at intersections
Red light cameras will continue to capture and ticket drivers breaking the rules across Orange County for at least the next decade, following a unanimous vote by local leaders Tuesday. During a June 16 commission meeting, county leaders approved a 10-year contract extension, citing both traffic safety improvements and a substantial boost to the county's bottom line.
Red light cameras will continue to capture and ticket drivers breaking the rules across Orange County for at least the next decade, following a unanimous vote by local leaders Tuesday. During a June 16 commission meeting, county leaders approved a 10-year contract extension, citing both traffic safety improvements and a substantial boost to the county's bottom line.
Orange County votes unanimously to keep red light cameras for 10 years
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 10-year contract extension keeping its red light camera network active through a new tech vendor, Modaxo.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 10-year contract extension keeping its red light camera network active through a new tech vendor, Modaxo.
Tropical storm watch in Texas as tropical threat nears
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Potential Tropical System 1 in Texas, near the Gulf. Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooded is expected in several coastal states, including parts of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. The system is expected to strengthen and could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Potential Tropical System 1 in Texas, near the Gulf. Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooded is expected in several coastal states, including parts of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. The system is expected to strengthen and could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Live updates: Potential Tropical System 1; heavy rain, flood threats for Texas, Louisiana, Florida Panhandle
Live updates on tropical disturbances in the Gulf of Mexico and its potential impacts to the southern U.S.
Live updates on tropical disturbances in the Gulf of Mexico and its potential impacts to the southern U.S.
Former 'ex-gay' ministry leader Alan Chambers pleads not guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Exodus International ministry leader Alan Manning Chambers has entered a formal plea of not guilty to felony charges including child solicitation and transmitting harmful material to a minor.
Former Exodus International ministry leader Alan Manning Chambers has entered a formal plea of not guilty to felony charges including child solicitation and transmitting harmful material to a minor.
Police drain Deltona pond in search for Nicole Baldwin
Mount Dora police are draining and searching a four-acre retention pond in Deltona as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, a Lake County mother who has been missing since November 2023.
Mount Dora police are draining and searching a four-acre retention pond in Deltona as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, a Lake County mother who has been missing since November 2023.
Partner of Florida woman mauled to death by dogs released on bond in animal neglect case
Donnell Smith, the longtime partner of a Cocoa woman killed in a horrific neighborhood dog mauling last month, has bonded out of jail following his arrest on separate animal cruelty charges.
Donnell Smith, the longtime partner of a Cocoa woman killed in a horrific neighborhood dog mauling last month, has bonded out of jail following his arrest on separate animal cruelty charges.
Nicole Baldwin: Police draining Deltona pond in search for Lake County woman missing since 2023
The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.
The Mount Dora Police Department is conducting a new search operation as part of its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, who has been missing since late 2023.
Missing girl rescued from neighbor’s pool after being spotted by Osceola County Sheriff's aviation unit
An intensive ground and air search in Osceola County ended successfully after sheriff's deputies located a missing young girl inside a neighbor's swimming pool.
An intensive ground and air search in Osceola County ended successfully after sheriff's deputies located a missing young girl inside a neighbor's swimming pool.
Level99 sets opening date for Disney Springs location
Level99, the interactive gaming venue, has announced an opening date for its new Disney Springs location.
Level99, the interactive gaming venue, has announced an opening date for its new Disney Springs location.
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Pedestrian killed in crash on US-27 in Lady Lake, police say
A pedestrian died early Tuesday after being hit by two vehicles on US-27, and police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene.
A pedestrian died early Tuesday after being hit by two vehicles on US-27, and police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that left the scene.
Disney World launches 2-park ticket offer for summer and fall
Walt Disney World has announced a new two-park ticket offer for theme park visits this summer and fall.
Walt Disney World has announced a new two-park ticket offer for theme park visits this summer and fall.
Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.