SpaceX launches new batch of Starlink satellites from Florida Saturday

SpaceX is targeting Saturday, December 17, for a Falcon 9 launch of 54 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. The instantaneous launch window is at 4:32 p.m. ET.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2022

For those wanting to get out of the kitchen, here are restaurants that will be open still on Christmas Day and Eve.

Gang-related crime causing major issues in Orlando, authorities say

The Justice Department says gang-involved minors account for over 11% of all crimes. In Orlando, we’re feeling that in a big way, with the police department saying gangs are responsible for a number of recent high profile shootings.

Florida police officer speaks out after viral fentanyl video, responds to the skeptics

A Tavares, Florida police officer is speaking out for the first time after body cam footage showed her possibly, accidentally, overdosing to fentanyl while searching a suspects car.

Another driver loses control, crashes into Phantom Fireworks building in Melbourne

Two weeks after a Florida man was killed after crashing into Phantom Fireworks in Melbourne, police say a second man crashed into the building early Thursday.

Orlando weather: Severe weather exits state after strong cold front moves across Central Florida

A winter storm system moving across the South on Wednesday and Thursday spawned multiple tornadoes. Florida felt the brunt of that same system on Thursday which brought heavy rain, lightning, and damaging winds. As the system exits the state, it will usher in clear skies and cooler temperatures.

Woman dead after falling overboard on cruise ship returning to Florida, Coast Guard says

A woman was found dead after falling overboard on the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship that was returning to Port Canaveral, Florida on Thursday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. 

TIMELINE: Powerful winter storm heading toward Florida could bring severe weather, tornadoes

Big changes are on the way to end the week as a strong front rolls through Thursday afternoon bringing the threat for severe storms followed by the coolest air of the season.