How bowl season helps our local economy
Thousands of people will be filling Camping World Stadium for the Pop-Tarts Bowl, and not only will it be a fun bowl game for the fans, but it's also great for our local businesses.
15-hour pickleball fundraiser in Sanford
A Sanford family is raising funds for a Guatemalan orphanage mission through 15-hours of pickleball play.
Private insurers approved to take more citizen's policies
If you're a homeowner who lives on or near the coast, you likely have state-run citizen insurance. It's supposed to be the insurer of "last resort," but, for many, it has become the cheapest option.
Social Security changes coming in 2025
The Social Security Administration announced in October that the cost of living adjustment will be two points and five percent next year.
Community helps Florida dad, daughter celebrate Christmas in a new home after tragic fire
At Christmas, lots of people just think about presents, but Eliana and Uriah Frisby learned a different lesson this holiday season.
Jets coach honors local boy who has muscular dystrophy
The NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" initiative is continuing this year, where players wear customized cleats in honor of the causes they have chosen to support.
Habitat for Humanity dedicating homes for the holidays
Habitat for Humanity is dedicating two homes for the holidays, one in Osceola County and one in Orange County.
Flagler County deputy saves boy while on vacation
An off-duty Flagler County Sheriff's Office sergeant was on vacation with his family when he unexpectedly jumped in to save a young boy's life.
Good Samaritans try to save man from burning car in Brevard
Jamall Curry didn't think twice before pulling off the road and trying to save a victim trapped in a burning car in Brevard County.
Strangers rally to support Florida woman battling cancer after hurricanes destroy her home
After back-to-back hurricanes destroyed her home, a woman battling terminal breast cancer found hope in the kindness of strangers.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
NYC COVID czar caught on cam bragging about attending drug-fueled sex parties during pandemic
Varma — who served as senior health advisor to then-Mayor Bill de Blasio during the height of the pandemic, talked about hosting orgies with his wife and attending underground dance parties with more than 200 people.
Cruisers contracting COVID-19 during summer surge as healthcare recommendations change
COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, and Florida is a hotbed for the virus right now. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Sunshine State is one of 21 states recording high levels of cases.
Study: Dogs detect COVID better than tests
According to peer-reviewed research out of UC Santa Barbara, medical scent dogs are an effective way to screen people for COVID-19.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
Disney to layoff thousands: report
After announcing a plan to slash nearly 7,000 jobs, Disney is reportedly instructing managers to propose budget cuts and put together lists of employees to be laid off in the coming weeks.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
What is Paxlovid? President Biden prescribed medication to fight COVID-19 symptoms
President Joe Biden is being treated for a coronavirus infection. In a video, the president said his symptoms were mild. He has been prescribed a medication known as Paxlovid, which treats the symptoms of COVID-19.
Central Florida housing crisis leaving family high and dry
A lot of people dream of owning a home, but here in Orlando, high demand and short supply are driving up a lot of prices and potential buyers say that dream feels far from reality.
Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next week
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 900 points Friday as another sharp sell-off led by technology stocks added to Wall Street's losses in April, leaving the S&P 500 with its biggest monthly skid since the start of the pandemic. Traders continue to fret about the tough medicine the Federal Reserve is using in its fight against inflation: higher interest rates.