Airlines assessing seating plans during pandemic
Blocking off middle seats on airplanes may not be the answer to stopping the spread of coronavirus as some data suggests, and new research is pointing to industrial pollution as a possible cause for fertility complications.
An emotional goodbye to a beloved Orlando Police Officer
Family, friends, and fellow law enforcement agents gathered at First Baptist Church in Orlando to say goodbye to Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia.
Boy runs for fallen police officers
A Central Florida boy is running for fallen heroes. Over the weekend, Zechariah Cartledge, paid tribute to Orlando Police Officer Kevin Valencia. On Tuesday , the 12-year-old boy ran for Officer Eric Tally, who was killed on Monday in the Colorado grocery store shooting.
Kids found clinging to paddleboard one mile off coast
Two kids who drifted more than a mile off the coast of Brevard County were found found by rescuers clinging to a paddleboard battling three to five feet waves. Winds had been pushing them further and further out to sea. Fortunately, both are okay and they are back with loved ones.
Gun control debate rages following 2 mass shootings
As images and information come to light from the mass shooting in Colorado, a familiar feeling washes over Brandon Wolf. A survivor of the 2016 Pulse shooting in Orlando, he now advocates for gun violence prevention, calling on lawmakers to pass legislation he believes is long overdue. However, gun owners, like Ron Perkinson, who owns Volusia Top Gun, believe some of the proposals from the Biden administration are not a good approach.
NASA's Mars helicopter nears historic flight
Ingenuity, NASA's miniature Mars helicopter, is nearly ready to make history with the first powered flight on another planet.
Central Florida church organizing another food giveaway
A church in Seminole County is organizing another food giveaway this week for those in need.
Orlando Land Trust buys property adjacent to Lake Eola Park
There will soon be more space to enjoy at Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando. The Orlando Land Trust Foundation has raised millions to expand the green space at the park.
White Castle raised sign on Orange County location
In Orange County, construction on the biggest White Castle in the world is close to being completed. Crew put the finishing touches up on Tuesday, including a sign raising.
Orange County reviews road renaming policy
Orange County is reviewing policy for renaming roads. Commissioners are looking at names that represent ethnic or racial injustice, particularly those associate with the Confederacy.
Spring Break mayhem in Miami
Miami announced an 8 p.m. curfew due to large spring break crowds.
New tunnel building technique speeds up Brightline work
State Road 528 at U.S. Highway 1 in Brevard County is shutting down at 10 p.m. Tuesday night. It will reopen with one lane going in each direction as a major part of construction for the Brightline Railway project. To expedite the work, construction crews have called in a contractor out of Italy to do what?s called box jacking.
Renewed push for D.C. statehood
House Democrats are moving forward with their plan to add the District of Columbia as the 51st state of the union and this time they have supportive leaders in the Senate and the White House on their side.
Florida museum receives $100K grant
The Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville received a grant from Duke Energy that will provide environmental education for the new Florida Water Exhibit.
UCF professor teams up with NASA to create camera going to the moon
University of Central Florida professor Kerri Donaldson Hanna is developing a one-of-a-kind camera going to the moon, the result of over two years of work.
Mental health warning during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is keeping people apart, but now more than ever, health experts say people actually need to be close to their loved ones.
Seminole County deputy helps young man with tie ahead of interview
A Seminole County deputy helping a young man tie his tie before a job interview is being praised after a video of the kind gesture was posted to social media.
Video shows violent encounter between Flagler deputies, Georgia fugitive
Flagler County deputies say what started as a traffic stop for speeding turned into a violent encounter with a man wanted for homicide out of Georgia.
Dispute over Thin Blue Line Flag
A flag flap is causing some tempers to flare in a DeLand neighborhood.
Orange County to lower COVID-19 vaccination eligibility age to 40
Beginning Monday, the Orange County Convention Center will allow people ages 40 and older to get the coronavirus vaccine.