Man linked to possible road rage shooting in Lake County arrested, deputies say
A man connected to a possible road rage incident in Lake County was taken into custody on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Man accused of threatening convenience store employee with knife: 'I'll gut you like a fish'
A knife-wielding man caused a scare at an Orlando convenience store, threatening customers before making a coffee and leaving.
Florida man executed for 1993 killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother inside a Seminole County home on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed Thursday evening.
Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department , advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that's been a longtime target of conservatives.
Trump signs order to 'begin eliminating' Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aiming to "begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."
Boy with cancer chases goal to visit all 50 states: ‘He just loves America’
With just 10 states left, the family is seeking support to help make 10-year-old Wyatt Drysdale's dream come true.
Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
Governor DeSantis discusses border policy at New College’s Socratic Stage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials will host a roundtable Thursday morning to discuss immigration.
Florida spring break brawl ends with teen biting off man's ear: police
A man is recovering after having his ear ripped off during an altercation that turned violent on a Florida beach during spring break.
Madeline Soto update: Will the media, public be banned from Stephan Sterns' pretrial court hearings?
A court hearing was held Thursday to discuss a motion filed by a public defender representing Stephan Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering Madeline Soto. The motion requests that all pre-trial proceedings in his sexual battery case be closed.
Florida Senate bill proposes increasing highway speed limits to 75 mph
Highway speeds could increase under a bill that has started moving forward in the Florida Senate.
Florida lawmakers move to delay school start time law for high schools
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would shield school districts from a 2023 law mandating later high school start times.
Cuteness alert! FWC researchers track, care for rare Florida panther cubs
Florida wildlife officials checked on three Florida panther cubs, less than a month old, as part of conservation efforts.
Protecting your home from wildfires as hot, dry conditions cover Central Florida
Wildfires are spreading across Central Florida, prompting officials to warn homeowners to take precautions.
Volusia officials warn of dangerous rip currents amid spring break
Volusia County beach officials are warning visitors to stay out of the water due to dangerous rip currents.
Florida school administrator under investigation by district after 12-year-old claims she choked him
The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident with one of its middle school administrative employees, where a 12-year-old boy said he was choked.
Which Central Florida cities are the most and least expensive to rent in?
Zumper analyzed active listings from February across the Orlando metro area to determine which cities are the most and least expensive to rent in. Here were the findings.
Orlando drop tower ride tech alleges safety issues were ignored before Tyre Sampson's death: Lawsuit
A former maintenance technician alleges he raised safety concerns about the Orlando Free Fall ride weeks before 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s fatal fall in March 2022.
Florida bill proposes 'dangerous dog' registry, requires liability insurance, mandatory impoundments
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood testified before Florida lawmakers on Wednesday in support of the Pam Rock Act, named after a mail carrier killed in a dog attack.
Florida woman arrested after dead animal found in airport bathroom, officials say
A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say.