Universal Orlando brings more flavors, music to Mardi Gras celebration
Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is happening now at Universal Studios Florida through April 4.
Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is happening now at Universal Studios Florida through April 4.
Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns
After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.
After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.
'We’re just devastated': Florida family of 4 found dead in Marion County home; carbon monoxide suspected
A retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran was among four people found dead inside a Marion County home in what authorities believe was a carbon monoxide poisoning incident.
A retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran was among four people found dead inside a Marion County home in what authorities believe was a carbon monoxide poisoning incident.
What is the forecast for Daytona 500? Timing of rain depends on arrival of cold front
A cold front is expected to bring rain to Florida late next weekend, but most models suggest any showers will arrive after the Daytona 500 concludes.
A cold front is expected to bring rain to Florida late next weekend, but most models suggest any showers will arrive after the Daytona 500 concludes.
Ronald Heath to be Florida's first execution of 2026 after record year in 2025
Following a record year for executions in Florida, the state is preparing to carry out its first execution of 2026.
Following a record year for executions in Florida, the state is preparing to carry out its first execution of 2026.
Florida AG announces arrest in alleged online child sexual exploitation case
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced the arrest of a Rhode Island man on charges related to sexual exploitation of a minor and coercing the production of child sexual abuse material.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced the arrest of a Rhode Island man on charges related to sexual exploitation of a minor and coercing the production of child sexual abuse material.
Lake County man accused of sexual, physical abuse of minor in his care
A Lake County man is accused of several counts relating to the abuse of a child in his care.
A Lake County man is accused of several counts relating to the abuse of a child in his care.
Manatee rescued after being trapped inside storm drain under road in Melbourne Beach
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An adult manatee that became stuck inside a storm drain under a Melbourne Beach roadway has been rescued following an hours-long operation, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Man rescues pregnant woman from sinking car in Florida pond off of I-95, officials say
A man rescued a pregnant woman after her vehicle fell into a pond near a weigh station on Interstate-95.
A man rescued a pregnant woman after her vehicle fell into a pond near a weigh station on Interstate-95.
3 former Marion County firefighters charged in battery 'hazing' of teen co-worker, charges dropped for 1
One of four Marion County former firefighters allegedly involved in the ‘hazing’ of a co-worker, which resulted in battery and kidnapping, the sheriff's office said, will not face charges.
One of four Marion County former firefighters allegedly involved in the ‘hazing’ of a co-worker, which resulted in battery and kidnapping, the sheriff's office said, will not face charges.
Debate over ICE walkouts escalates to threatening phone call, school board chair says
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
Massive roadway collapse in Lake County prompts sinkhole investigation
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Sea turtle rescue underway as cold-stunned animals arrive at Brevard Zoo
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
Bahama Breeze is closing: Darden to shutter 14 locations, convert 14 others to different brands
After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.
After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.
Is the air safe? Dunnellon residents are wary after chemically treated rail ties ignite
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Dunnellon Fire: Local state of emergency declared after thousands of creosote-treated rail ties removed
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.
Florida recreational marijuana, campaign to expand Medicaid fail to make 2026 ballot
Florida officials announced that every proposed constitutional amendment submitted by petitioners failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot, a decision that could reshape the state’s initiative process and has prompted legal and political fallout.
Florida officials announced that every proposed constitutional amendment submitted by petitioners failed to qualify for the 2026 ballot, a decision that could reshape the state’s initiative process and has prompted legal and political fallout.
Epstein files latest: Victims complain of death threats as government says it's fixing redactions
The Justice Department says it has taken down several thousand documents that may have included victim-identifying information. Here's what we know.
The Justice Department says it has taken down several thousand documents that may have included victim-identifying information. Here's what we know.