Woman searching for Florida rental home says she was tricked into paying wrong person

A Connecticut woman is turning to law enforcement to get her money back after she says she was tricked into paying the wrong person for a rental home in Kissimmee.

Proposed bill could have Florida renters paying monthly fees instead of security deposits

As Florida grapples with affordable-housing problems, lawmakers started moving forward Thursday with a proposal that could lead to renters paying non-refundable monthly fees instead of security deposits.

Florida House to vote on bill giving DeSantis power over Disney's Reedy Creek

The Florida House is ready to take up a proposal on Thursday that would shift control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and give it a new name.

Florida's citrus forecast takes another hit

The forecast of Florida’s orange production dropped again Wednesday, as efforts intensify to assist citrus growers who sustained damage in Hurricane Ian.

Florida GOP state senators support DeSantis’ migrant flights plan

The Florida Senate on Wednesday likely will take up a plan that would bolster Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to send migrants to “sanctuary” cities and states, as Republicans and Democrats battle over the issue.

Police arrest 4 teens accused of vandalizing Port Orange elementary school

The Port Orange Police Department says its officers have arrested four boys accused of vandalizing an elementary school causing $30,000 in damage.

New bill would give Gov. Ron DeSantis power in Disney's Reedy Creek overhaul

The Florida House on Monday proposed an overhaul of the Reedy Creek Improvement District that would give power to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who targeted the district last year after he clashed with the Walt Disney Co. over a controversial education law.

Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, killing more than 4,000

Rescuers in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria are searching through the frigid night, hoping to pull more survivors from the rubble.

Powerball: Ticket worth $1 million sold in Florida; jackpot soars to $747 million

The Powerball jackpot has risen to $747 million after nobody won the big prize during Saturday night's drawing. But in Florida, somebody is holding a ticket worth $1 million!