Why is there smoke in the air? Haze blankets parts of Central Florida from these prescribed burns
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Smoke drifted across parts of Central Florida on Friday night as crews carried out prescribed burns in multiple conservation areas, creating dark plumes visible for miles.
Travelers without REAL ID face $45 fee soon: What to know
TSA will start charging travelers without a REAL ID or passport a $45 fee soon to get through airport security. Here’s what travelers should know.
TSA will start charging travelers without a REAL ID or passport a $45 fee soon to get through airport security. Here’s what travelers should know.
Over 200 machines seized in Lake County suspected illegal gambling raid: What we know
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.
Woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis: What we know about Renee Nicole Good
A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.
A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica offering free admission to Florida preschoolers
The parks have brought back the free Preschool Card for 2026.
The parks have brought back the free Preschool Card for 2026.
Bill filed in Florida would ban holding phones while driving
A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature could make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone while operating a vehicle.
A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature could make it illegal for drivers to hold a cellphone while operating a vehicle.
Orlando positions itself as rising hub for major sporting events
Orlando is ramping up efforts to cement its reputation as a major sports city, with local leaders pursuing billions of dollars in future sporting events and infrastructure already in place to host them.
Orlando is ramping up efforts to cement its reputation as a major sports city, with local leaders pursuing billions of dollars in future sporting events and infrastructure already in place to host them.
Florida bill would extend recess requirement to middle schools
A bill filed in the Florida House would require recess for middle school students, expanding a mandate that currently applies only to elementary schools.
A bill filed in the Florida House would require recess for middle school students, expanding a mandate that currently applies only to elementary schools.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman at knifepoint in Merritt Island had 30 priors before latest attack
A man accused of violently raping a woman by knifepoint was not given a bond during his first appearance.
A man accused of violently raping a woman by knifepoint was not given a bond during his first appearance.
Ocala man found shot in his front yard; suspect held without bond for murder charge
Described as an apparent "random act of violence," the Ocala Police Department arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting death of a 64-year-old man in a Marion County neighborhood.
Described as an apparent "random act of violence," the Ocala Police Department arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting death of a 64-year-old man in a Marion County neighborhood.
US border agents involved in Portland shooting, 2 people injured, officials say
The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.
The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.
NASA crew member experienced 'medical situation,' SpaceX Crew-11 to return home
NASA announced four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 will return home before its expected departure after the agency decided to postpone its first spacewalk of the year outside the International Space Station.
NASA announced four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 will return home before its expected departure after the agency decided to postpone its first spacewalk of the year outside the International Space Station.
Disney World brings back Florida resident ‘Discover Disney’ ticket deal
Disney World has rolled out some deals just for Florida residents.
Disney World has rolled out some deals just for Florida residents.
Trial delayed for suspect in Orlando Halloween mass shooting
Jaylen Edgar will undergo another mental evaluation.
Jaylen Edgar will undergo another mental evaluation.
Firefighter describes alleged hazing attack at Marion County station
A 19-year-old firefighter says he was assaulted and waterboarded by coworkers during an alleged hazing incident while on duty at a Marion County fire station.
A 19-year-old firefighter says he was assaulted and waterboarded by coworkers during an alleged hazing incident while on duty at a Marion County fire station.
Orlando protesters rally after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
A few dozen people in Orlando protested the deadly shooting of a woman in Minnesota involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
A few dozen people in Orlando protested the deadly shooting of a woman in Minnesota involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Blind Florida woman says longtime acquaintance stole thousands from her
A legally blind woman is speaking out after a longtime acquaintance and convicted sex offender was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from her bank account, authorities said.
A legally blind woman is speaking out after a longtime acquaintance and convicted sex offender was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from her bank account, authorities said.
Restaurant inside Disney Springs facing lawsuit following patron's choking death
A Marion County man died after choking on a piece of steak at the Boathouse restaurant, according to authorities.
A Marion County man died after choking on a piece of steak at the Boathouse restaurant, according to authorities.
Bond set at $500K for man accused of trying to abduct teen
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
Bond was set at $500,000 for a man accused of trying to abduct a teenage girl in Eustis.
ICE shooting in Minneapolis leaves woman dead
An ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. Federal officials are claiming the agent acted in self-defense, but Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling "bullshit" on that claim.
An ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. Federal officials are claiming the agent acted in self-defense, but Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling "bullshit" on that claim.