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.
Gov. DeSantis announces $167.5M in rural infrastructure funding, special session on redistricting
Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a massive infrastructure investment plan Wednesday morning aimed at strengthening rural communities across Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a massive infrastructure investment plan Wednesday morning aimed at strengthening rural communities across Florida.
Deadly shooting of Ocala man believed to be 'random act of violence,' police say
Police officers are responding to a reported homicide in the Ocala Historic District, just east of downtown.
Police officers are responding to a reported homicide in the Ocala Historic District, just east of downtown.
Photos: Dolphin calf found stranded on New Smyrna Beach
According to officials, a dolphin calf was found stranded on the beach on Wednesday.
According to officials, a dolphin calf was found stranded on the beach on Wednesday.
Judge denies request to delay trial in Orlando Halloween mass shooting case
A handwritten letter asking for a new attorney was not enough to persuade a judge to delay the murder trial of a teenager charged in a deadly Halloween mass shooting in downtown Orlando.
A handwritten letter asking for a new attorney was not enough to persuade a judge to delay the murder trial of a teenager charged in a deadly Halloween mass shooting in downtown Orlando.
Worst flu season in 25 years hits Florida as cases surge after holidays
This year, the post-holiday flu is more concerning than in years past. The U.S. is seeing the worst Flu season in 25 years.
This year, the post-holiday flu is more concerning than in years past. The U.S. is seeing the worst Flu season in 25 years.