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Crist receives endorsement from 'Gen Z' voter advocacy group Voters of Tomorrow

Crist receives endorsement from 'Gen Z' voter advocacy group Voters of Tomorrow

Charlie Crist, the Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, was in Orlando on Tuesday where he picked up an endorsement from an organization that targets "Generation Z" voters, challenging them to become more engaged in the political process. 

September 6, 2022 10:53pm EDT
Florida woman chased relative down street, shooting him dead, authorities say

Florida woman chased relative down street, shooting him dead, authorities say

Deputies say the two had a long-standing grudge and the woman is possibly the victim of a sex crime.

September 6, 2022 12:39pm EDT
'Despicable' Florida men sentenced in child porn case involving 5-year-old

'Despicable' Florida men sentenced in child porn case involving 5-year-old

Two Florida men will spend years in federal prison for child pornography crimes involving a 5-year-old child. 

September 6, 2022 10:42am EDT
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier

Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier

About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.

September 6, 2022 9:07am EDT
Venomous puss caterpillars in Florida: What to do if you get stung

Venomous puss caterpillars in Florida: What to do if you get stung

The venomous puss caterpillars are popping up around Central Florida – and you'll want to keep your distance!

September 6, 2022 8:02am EDT
'Drop Dead Tuesdays' social media threat prompts extra security at Florida middle school

'Drop Dead Tuesdays' social media threat prompts extra security at Florida middle school

Authorities say the threat is not believed to be credible.

September 6, 2022 6:55am EDT
Orlando weather forecast: Central Florida storms chances increase over the week

Orlando weather forecast: Central Florida storms chances increase over the week

We have a scorcher on tap for this afternoon, highs across the interior will soar to the mid to upper-90s.

September 6, 2022 6:22am EDT
'Where shopping is a pleasure': Publix celebrates 92 years

'Where shopping is a pleasure': Publix celebrates 92 years

Publix, established in 1930 right in Polk County, Florida, officially turns 92.

September 6, 2022 4:58am EDT
Florida first responders surprise grandmothers with elaborate pregnancy reveal

Florida first responders surprise grandmothers with elaborate pregnancy reveal

A Davenport firefighter, a Sarasota paramedic, and a Venice PD marine officer conspired to carry out an elaborate pregnancy reveal, surprising both of the baby's grandmothers with the good news. 

September 5, 2022 3:44pm EDT
Steve Irwin honored by Bindi, Robert Irwin on 16th anniversary of his death: 'Amazing guardian angel'

Steve Irwin honored by Bindi, Robert Irwin on 16th anniversary of his death: 'Amazing guardian angel'

The 'Crocodile Hunter' died in 2006 after being stung by a stingray.

September 5, 2022 12:40pm EDT
Florida man accused of stalking 6-year-old child

Florida man accused of stalking 6-year-old child

A man was arrested, accused of aggravated stalking of a 6-year-old girl after witnesses say he made several inappropriate comments over the course of eight months.

September 5, 2022 11:02am EDT
3 people, including child and teen, hurt after shooting in Cocoa, deputies say

3 people, including child and teen, hurt after shooting in Cocoa, deputies say

Authorities in Brevard County are searching for the person who shot into a car on Saturday, injuring three people, including two children. The shooting happened in Cocoa, near the intersection of Brunett Road and State Road 520.

September 5, 2022 8:32am EDT
Parents honor son hit, killed while running across US to thank frontline workers

Parents honor son hit, killed while running across US to thank frontline workers

Grady Lambert, 32, was on a mission to thank healthcare workers across the country for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic when tragedy struck.

September 5, 2022 8:25am EDT
Venomous puss caterpillars spotted in Central Florida

Venomous puss caterpillars spotted in Central Florida

Look but don't touch!

September 5, 2022 7:47am EDT
Alligator attacks 77-year-old Florida woman at retirement community

Alligator attacks 77-year-old Florida woman at retirement community

A 77-year-old Florida woman is recovering after she was attacked by a nearly 8-foot alligator in a retirement community. 

September 5, 2022 6:51am EDT
'Grateful': All the beagles brought to Orlando from breeding facility adopted

'Grateful': All the beagles brought to Orlando from breeding facility adopted

All the beagles brought to an Orlando shelter from a mass breeding facility have been adopted. 

September 5, 2022 5:41am EDT
Orlando weather forecast: Dry start to the week as storms begin to build

Orlando weather forecast: Dry start to the week as storms begin to build

Central Florida can expect a hot and humid Labor Day with afternoon highs in the low to mid-90s.

September 5, 2022 5:20am EDT
Shooting and brawl at Minnesota State Fair triggers mass crowd panic, exodus, and early closure

Shooting and brawl at Minnesota State Fair triggers mass crowd panic, exodus, and early closure

A person was shot during a brawl in the Midway section of the Minnesota State Fair Saturday night, triggering a mass panic and chaotic crowd rushing out of the area, resulting in the early closure of the fairgrounds.       

September 4, 2022 11:14pm EDT
Artemis I launch scrubbed for second time over hydrogen fuel leak; new launch weeks away

Artemis I launch scrubbed for second time over hydrogen fuel leak; new launch weeks away

NASA officials scrubbed the launch of the Artemis l mission on Saturday after attempts to fix a hydrogen fuel leak were unsuccessful. 

September 3, 2022 4:06pm EDT
Orlando weather forecast: Hot and humid with some thunderstorms this Labor Day weekend

Orlando weather forecast: Hot and humid with some thunderstorms this Labor Day weekend

A hot and humid start to this Labor Day weekend.

September 3, 2022 3:53pm EDT
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