Epic Universe's 'jaw-dropping' fireworks show, 'Universal Celestial Goodnight,' debuts next month
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Epic Universe's nighttime spectacular, "Universal Celestial Goodnight," -- described as a multisensory experience with dancing fountains, breathtaking light effects and a fireworks finale -- will officially debut on Tuesday, July 7.
Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Epic Universe's nighttime spectacular, "Universal Celestial Goodnight," -- described as a multisensory experience with dancing fountains, breathtaking light effects and a fireworks finale -- will officially debut on Tuesday, July 7.
Florida woman, 75, loses everything after fire destroys her home: 'I didn't want to be homeless'
A 75-year-old Florida woman's Maitland home was completely destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon, leaving charred appliances and home items scattered across the yard.
A 75-year-old Florida woman's Maitland home was completely destroyed by a fire Sunday afternoon, leaving charred appliances and home items scattered across the yard.
Lawsuit challenges ballot language for Florida property tax amendment
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
A decade after Pulse, mother keeps son's memory alive while carrying lasting grief
Ten years after the Pulse Nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, the pain remains a daily reality for many of the families left behind.
Ten years after the Pulse Nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, the pain remains a daily reality for many of the families left behind.
Florida cracks down on organized teen takeovers: ‘We will keep our streets safe’
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
A sweeping law enforcement crackdown is underway across Florida to permanently end chaotic, social media-driven "teen takeovers" of beaches and public parks.
58 arrested in Marion County 5-day child predator sex sting, sheriff says
A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.
A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.
Palm Coast man accused of having sex with 2 underage girls, authorities say
Volusia County investigators say a Palm Coast man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with two underage victims in Ormond Beach.
Volusia County investigators say a Palm Coast man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with two underage victims in Ormond Beach.
NHC tracking tropical wave in Bay of Campeche; no Florida threat
The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area of interest in the Bay of Campeche, near Mexico, for potential tropical development. The chances of development are low – and there is no threat to Florida.
The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area of interest in the Bay of Campeche, near Mexico, for potential tropical development. The chances of development are low – and there is no threat to Florida.
Trump cancels airstrikes, says deal with Iran has been approved
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump called off the bombing he planned for Iran this evening, saying discussions with Iran have been approved.
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump called off the bombing he planned for Iran this evening, saying discussions with Iran have been approved.
University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
No streaks: US approves sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for over 25 years
Americans will soon be able to purchase a newly approved sunscreen ingredient that has been approved in Europe since the 20th century.
Americans will soon be able to purchase a newly approved sunscreen ingredient that has been approved in Europe since the 20th century.
Iran latest: US retaliatory strikes on Iran end, CENTCOM details attacks
President Trump posted to social media that the military confirmed to him that an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz was shot down by Iranian forces, promises a response.
President Trump posted to social media that the military confirmed to him that an Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz was shot down by Iranian forces, promises a response.
Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly.
FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
House passes $70B immigration enforcement funding bill
House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years.
House Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years.
Alligator attacks suspect who tried escaping through its swamp
A man accused of running from law enforcement by cutting through a swamp on Sunday was soon greeted by something potentially scarier than jail time: an alligator.
A man accused of running from law enforcement by cutting through a swamp on Sunday was soon greeted by something potentially scarier than jail time: an alligator.
Wildlife scientists concerned with skyrocketing dolphin, fishing line cases in Indian River Lagoon
A growing crisis is unfolding in the waters of the Space Coast as discarded fishing gear traps local dolphins at an alarming rate.
A growing crisis is unfolding in the waters of the Space Coast as discarded fishing gear traps local dolphins at an alarming rate.
Iran latest: US military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response.
The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response.