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Incoming cold front to increase chance for showers in Central Florida

Incoming cold front to increase chance for showers in Central Florida

It will be a steamy day in Central Florida before a cold front moves in, bringing rain to Central Florida.

April 26, 2022 7:03am EDT
Surviving space weather: How a coronal mass ejection could knock out power grids, internet

Surviving space weather: How a coronal mass ejection could knock out power grids, internet

Here’s everything you need to know to survive a potentially devastating coronal mass ejection.

April 25, 2022 8:28pm EDT
Welcome back! Axiom 1 mission crew returns to Earth with splashdown off the coast of Florida

Welcome back! Axiom 1 mission crew returns to Earth with splashdown off the coast of Florida

After multiple days of delays due to poor weather conditions, the Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1) crew successfully undocked from the International Space Station Sunday night to begin its estimated 17-hour journey back to Earth.

April 25, 2022 1:34pm EDT
ICON Park Orlando FreeFall death: Tyre Sampson's family files wrongful death lawsuit

ICON Park Orlando FreeFall death: Tyre Sampson's family files wrongful death lawsuit

The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando FreeFall ride in March 2022 filed a wrongful death civil suit Monday in Orange County's  Ninth Judicial Circuit Court , according to the family's attorney.

April 25, 2022 1:19pm EDT
Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise

Keeping your furry friend safe and healthy as temperatures rise

If you're uncomfortable outside in the hot weather, your pet feels the same way.

April 25, 2022 10:05am EDT
Credit rating agency wary as DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District

Credit rating agency wary as DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District

The district has about $79 million in outstanding utilities revenue and refunding bonds and approximately $766 million in outstanding ad valorem tax bonds, according to an alert issued by Fitch. The district’s various debt ratings range from A to AA-, Fitch said.

April 25, 2022 8:09am EDT
Orlando FreeFall: Amusement park ride safety expert says 'someone killed' teenager and charges should be filed

Orlando FreeFall: Amusement park ride safety expert says 'someone killed' teenager and charges should be filed

Missouri teen's death on Florida amusement park ride was 'criminal,' expert says.

April 25, 2022 6:53am EDT
Florida deputies rescue baby from large apartment fire in Orlando

Florida deputies rescue baby from large apartment fire in Orlando

Huge flames lit up the the sky as fire roared through Isles at East Millenia Apartments

April 25, 2022 6:26am EDT
Sunshine and highs in the 80s kick off the week in Central Florida

Sunshine and highs in the 80s kick off the week in Central Florida

Central Florida is looking beautiful on this Monday.

April 25, 2022 6:04am EDT
'It's like no humanitarian crisis I've seen': Florida pilot delivers water purifiers to Ukraine

'It's like no humanitarian crisis I've seen': Florida pilot delivers water purifiers to Ukraine

A Florida pilot recently returned home from Ukraine where he helped deliver supplies to the country amid its ongoing war with Russia, which invaded the country weeks ago.

April 24, 2022 9:25pm EDT
Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat

Cocoa mom denies calling in high school bomb threat

A woman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Cocoa High School is denying that she had anything to do with it.

April 22, 2022 11:34am EDT
Super Bowl visit inspires singer Kenny Chesney as tour begins in Florida

Super Bowl visit inspires singer Kenny Chesney as tour begins in Florida

When Kenny Chesney stood in SoFi Stadium at the Super Bowl in February, he couldn’t help but think ahead to when his “Here And Now” tour would reach the venue on July 23. He kicks off his tour in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.

April 22, 2022 8:37am EDT
Watch: Florida police release shocking video of man allegedly shooting at officer

Watch: Florida police release shocking video of man allegedly shooting at officer

Authorities say the officer was shot in the upper right arm, fracturing the bone.

April 22, 2022 8:24am EDT
Dog abandoned, leashed to pole outside adoption center, staff says

Dog abandoned, leashed to pole outside adoption center, staff says

A man was caught on camera leading a dog towards an adoption center before turning and leashing it to a pole.

April 22, 2022 6:45am EDT
Beautiful weather weekend kicks off in Central Florida

Beautiful weather weekend kicks off in Central Florida

Enjoy the beautiful weekend, Central Florida!

April 22, 2022 6:15am EDT
Orlando weather: Warm, sunny and picture perfect heading toward the weekend

Orlando weather: Warm, sunny and picture perfect heading toward the weekend

It's looking picture perfect in Central Florida!

April 21, 2022 9:14pm EDT
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status

Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status

The bill now heads to the governor's desk

April 21, 2022 9:03pm EDT
SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission after weather delay

SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission after weather delay

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 1:51 p.m. ET from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

April 21, 2022 1:58pm EDT
DeSantis vs. Disney: What happens if legislature eliminates Reedy Creek Improvement District?

DeSantis vs. Disney: What happens if legislature eliminates Reedy Creek Improvement District?

The Florida Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would address independent special districts, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that effectively allows Walt Disney World to govern itself.

April 21, 2022 10:33am EDT
Wildlife officials warn about invasive tegu lizards in Florida

Wildlife officials warn about invasive tegu lizards in Florida

The lizards are eating baby gopher tortoises and alligator eggs, wildlife officers say.

April 21, 2022 6:50am EDT
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