Grinch cuts 1,400 feet of holiday lights on Florida town's pier
An unknown “Grinch” tried to steal holiday cheer in on Florida town.
Could North Florida jewelry store burglars be involved in similar Central Florida break-ins?
Certified Jewelry Designs in Longwood is patching back up after a break-in in October. Thieves used a ladder to climb to the roof of the building, then sawed through a neighboring business and sliced through the adjoining wall to get into the jewelry store.
FIT professor will help retrieve Orion space capsule after splashdown
When Artemis I’s test flight finishes its 26-day, 1.3 million-mile journey, Travis Hunsucker will be in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ready to pick up the Orion space capsule after splashdown.
Hurricane Ian flood damage payouts near $800M
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid more than $793 million to people who sustained damage in Hurricane Ian, as the total continues to steadily increase, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday.
Flight team begins tracking right whales migrating along East Coast
Calving season for North Atlantic right whales has begun, and as the endangered species migrates down the U.S. East Coast, researchers with Clearwater Marine Aquarium are tracking their every move.
Florida man angry over lost keys attacks woman, begins shooting inside bar, deputies say
A Florida man attacked a woman and started shooting inside the Smiles Nite Club in Palm Coast because he lost his keys and was angry, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Firefighter recognized for saving man’s life after installing smoke detector
Smoke detector installed in the home in 2017 through a special program is credited for saving the lives of those inside.
Do I talk politics? Canned or fresh cranberry sauce? Thanksgiving dinner do’s and don’ts
Should I help the host clean up afterward? Can I take a plate home? Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman has the answers.
Artemis I: Watch NASA's Orion spacecraft perform moon flyby
NASA's Orion spacecraft made a critical outbound flyby burn to ensure it is placed into orbit around the moon on Monday and, along the way, shared incredible views of Earth and the backside of the moon.
Target claims ‘biggest Black Friday sale ever’ as Thanksgiving nears
An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a new survey.
Florida library creates club for ‘banned’ books at public schools
From school districts across the country to right here in Central Florida, the books children read in the classroom and their school libraries have sparked heated debates. In some districts, these books have been outright banned.
UCF professor allegedly dressed up, used accent during recorded video lessons, students say
A University of Central Florida professor's online lectures have sparked controversy after some students allege the professor appeared to wear brown makeup to make his skin appear darker, wore traditional middle eastern clothing, and spoke in an accent some felt was inappropriate during some of his recorded lessons.
Attorney for foundation that challenged 'Stop WOKE Act' says its about First Amendment, not politics
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, challenged the "Stop Wrongs To Our Kids and Employees Act," or "Stop WOKE Act," says it muzzles free debate in society.
18% of Disney park goers rack up debt, but most have no regrets, survey reveals
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Federal judge blocks Florida's race-related education law
Calling the state’s approach “positively dystopian,” a federal judge on Thursday blocked a law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.
DeSantis closing Florida state offices ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve holidays
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is giving state employees some extra time off for the holidays.
Orion's journey to moon: Track Artemis I capsule in real time
Half a day after launching from Kennedy Space Center, NASA's Orion spacecraft was more than 60,000 miles away from Earth, sending back the first images of our home planet.
Donald Trump is running for president again in 2024
On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, Trump is continuing to move forward with the launch of his third presidential bid.
Plane flies over Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate: 'YOU LOST AGAIN DONALD!'
Hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to make a "big announcement" at his Mar-a-Lago estate – potentially about a possible 2024 presidential bid – someone else was seemingly looking to overshadow that announcement.
'Just noise': DeSantis dismisses Trump's attacks, says people should 'check out the scoreboard' from midterms
"The fact of the matter is, it was the greatest Republican victory in the history of the state of Florida," DeSantis told reporters. "At the end of the day, I'd tell people to go check out the scoreboard from last Tuesday night."