Man arrested for covering license plate at toll booth
An Orlando man is facing fraud charges after Florida Highway Patrol troopers found him using a plate shield at a central Florida toll.
An Orlando man is facing fraud charges after Florida Highway Patrol troopers found him using a plate shield at a central Florida toll.
Citrus Bowl extends deal with Big Ten, SEC
Football fans in Orlando are going to see an SEC and Big Ten match-up in the Citrus Bowl through at least 2025.
Football fans in Orlando are going to see an SEC and Big Ten match-up in the Citrus Bowl through at least 2025.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by Orange County off-duty deputy
An off-duty Orange County sheriff's deputy struck and killed a pedestrian on Monday evening in Ocoee.
An off-duty Orange County sheriff's deputy struck and killed a pedestrian on Monday evening in Ocoee.
Orange-Osceola chief assistant state attorney enters race to replace departing Aramis Ayala
The Chief Assistant State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit Court announced Tuesday that she is running for state attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit Court, which includes Orange and Osceola counties.
The Chief Assistant State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit Court announced Tuesday that she is running for state attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit Court, which includes Orange and Osceola counties.
Governor DeSantis to sign ban on officials' blind trusts
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill that would prevent elected officials from using blind trusts --- an issue that led to a controversy involving former Gov. Rick Scott. DeSantis, who has a Wednesday deadline to act on the bill (SB 702), gave his support to the measure Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will sign a bill that would prevent elected officials from using blind trusts --- an issue that led to a controversy involving former Gov. Rick Scott. DeSantis, who has a Wednesday deadline to act on the bill (SB 702), gave his support to the measure Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting.
Grand jury delves into school safety
A statewide grand jury charged with investigating whether school districts are complying with safety requirements following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will start hearing testimony “as early as next month,” Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said Tuesday.
A statewide grand jury charged with investigating whether school districts are complying with safety requirements following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will start hearing testimony “as early as next month,” Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said Tuesday.
Attorney General weighs in on death penalty changes
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reverse course on decisions that allowed dozens of convicted murderers to have their death sentences reconsidered.
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reverse course on decisions that allowed dozens of convicted murderers to have their death sentences reconsidered.
Action on regulator could come 'swiftly' after report
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday an inspector-general investigation must be completed before he and Florida Cabinet members could take action on the state’s embattled top financial regulator, who faces a sexual-harassment accusation.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday an inspector-general investigation must be completed before he and Florida Cabinet members could take action on the state’s embattled top financial regulator, who faces a sexual-harassment accusation.
Long-sought disaster aid package passes house
A federal disaster-relief package, long sought by Florida officials and Panhandle residents recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Michael, received approval Monday from the U.S. House after three earlier attempts were blocked.
A federal disaster-relief package, long sought by Florida officials and Panhandle residents recovering from the ravages of Hurricane Michael, received approval Monday from the U.S. House after three earlier attempts were blocked.
Fishermen catch 10-foot tiger shark off of Florida beach
A ten-foot tiger shark was reeled in from a Florida beach by a group of fishermen on Monday.
A ten-foot tiger shark was reeled in from a Florida beach by a group of fishermen on Monday.
SpaceX preparing for their first nighttime launch
SpaceX's next Falcon Heavy launch is set for later this month--and for the first time, it will be at night, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
SpaceX's next Falcon Heavy launch is set for later this month--and for the first time, it will be at night, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Heartbreaking: Grieving dolphin seen pushing dead calf through Florida waters
**WARNING: Content may be too graphic for some viewers.**
**WARNING: Content may be too graphic for some viewers.**
State adds 63 Hepatitis A cases in outbreak
The state had 63 cases of hepatitis A reported during the last week of May, bringing the total number of infections this year to 1,373 as of Saturday.
The state had 63 cases of hepatitis A reported during the last week of May, bringing the total number of infections this year to 1,373 as of Saturday.
New '689' area code begins Tuesday in Central Florida
Parts of Central Florida are getting a new area code.
Parts of Central Florida are getting a new area code.
State adds 63 hepatitis A cases in outbreak
The state had 63 cases of hepatitis A reported during the last week of May, bringing the total number of infections this year to 1,373 as of Saturday.
The state had 63 cases of hepatitis A reported during the last week of May, bringing the total number of infections this year to 1,373 as of Saturday.
Alligator crashes picnic at University of Florida
A Florida couple, enjoying a nice picnic by the lake, got a surprise from an unwanted guest.
A Florida couple, enjoying a nice picnic by the lake, got a surprise from an unwanted guest.
Florida man arrested after intentionally running over dog, kicking it, deputies say
A man was arrested Sunday night on a felony charge of animal cruelty after a video captured him driving his vehicle at a dog and running it over, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported.
A man was arrested Sunday night on a felony charge of animal cruelty after a video captured him driving his vehicle at a dog and running it over, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported.
House seeks to defend medical marijuana law
As court battles continue about whether the state is properly carrying out a 2016 constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana, the Florida House is again trying to weigh in.
As court battles continue about whether the state is properly carrying out a 2016 constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana, the Florida House is again trying to weigh in.
Forecasters monitoring system in Bay of Campeche
Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure located over the Bay of Campeche have become a little better organized and could become a tropical cyclone in a day or two, forecasters say.
Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure located over the Bay of Campeche have become a little better organized and could become a tropical cyclone in a day or two, forecasters say.
Amber Alert continues for abducted Orange County teen
An Ambert Alert activated on Friday morning for an Orange County teen is still active.
An Ambert Alert activated on Friday morning for an Orange County teen is still active.