New-look Orlando Pride ready to start season
The Orlando Pride went through a complete makeover in the offseason. The team lost Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, and Alex Morgan, along with other veteran players – all while acquiring some new talent.
The Orlando Pride went through a complete makeover in the offseason. The team lost Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, and Alex Morgan, along with other veteran players – all while acquiring some new talent.
2 dead, 1 recovering after drive-by shooting in Titusville neighborhood
Titusville Police say two young people are dead and another is recovering after a drive-by shooting on 3rd Street late Wednesday evening.
Titusville Police say two young people are dead and another is recovering after a drive-by shooting on 3rd Street late Wednesday evening.
USFL announces official NFT marketplace that will pay players, coaches
Fans of the new USFL will have a chance to show their passion in a whole new way, with NFTs that will also pay the players and coaches in real-time.
Fans of the new USFL will have a chance to show their passion in a whole new way, with NFTs that will also pay the players and coaches in real-time.
This weekend's NASCAR race: Ruoff Mortgage 500 in Phoenix highlights 4th race of season
NASCAR’s top drivers head to the desert to compete in the Ruoff Mortgage 500 in Phoenix, the fourth race of the NASCAR season.
NASCAR’s top drivers head to the desert to compete in the Ruoff Mortgage 500 in Phoenix, the fourth race of the NASCAR season.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek takes public stance against 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek has taken a public stance on Florida's so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill after much scrutiny and backlash from Disney employees.
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek has taken a public stance on Florida's so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill after much scrutiny and backlash from Disney employees.
Astra reveals electrical issue caused first Florida launch to fail
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.
Bill aimed at ending Florida Standards Assessments exams heads to DeSantis
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would overhaul the state’s standardized testing system, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis. House members voted 83-31 to pass the bill (SB 1048).
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would overhaul the state’s standardized testing system, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis. House members voted 83-31 to pass the bill (SB 1048).
Florida motorists could get gas tax break in October
House and Senate negotiators agreed Wednesday night to use $200 million in federal stimulus money to give Gov. Ron DeSantis part of his request for a gas-tax break, as they wrapped up more of a budget that will send the annual legislative session into overtime.
House and Senate negotiators agreed Wednesday night to use $200 million in federal stimulus money to give Gov. Ron DeSantis part of his request for a gas-tax break, as they wrapped up more of a budget that will send the annual legislative session into overtime.
New Florida law would get rid of permanent alimony, set payments based on time married
The bill would do away with permanent alimony, set up maximum payments based on the duration of marriage, and remove the court’s ability to consider adultery of either spouse in determining the amount of alimony paid. The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar is asking the governor to veto the bill.
The bill would do away with permanent alimony, set up maximum payments based on the duration of marriage, and remove the court’s ability to consider adultery of either spouse in determining the amount of alimony paid. The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar is asking the governor to veto the bill.
Drivers making changes to deal with rising gas prices
Drivers are making some potentially life-changing adjustments just to get by as prices start to surge at the pumps.
Drivers are making some potentially life-changing adjustments just to get by as prices start to surge at the pumps.
Daytona 500 winning car on display at Motorsports Hall of Fame
Daytona 500 champion owner Roger Penske, driver Austin Cindric and crew chief Jeremy Bullins kept with tradition in pushing the winning car into its resting place at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach on Tuesday.
Daytona 500 champion owner Roger Penske, driver Austin Cindric and crew chief Jeremy Bullins kept with tradition in pushing the winning car into its resting place at the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in Daytona Beach on Tuesday.
Justices reject appeal by principal in Holocaust controversy
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to take up an appeal by a former Palm Beach County school principal who was fired after controversial comments about the Holocaust.
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to take up an appeal by a former Palm Beach County school principal who was fired after controversial comments about the Holocaust.
Central Florida business owners feeling pain at the pump
People and business owners are feeling the pain at the pump.
People and business owners are feeling the pain at the pump.
Consumer Report: Ways you can save at the pump
From wholesale gas to apps that can help you save. The best ways to alleviate the pain at the pump.
From wholesale gas to apps that can help you save. The best ways to alleviate the pain at the pump.
Recognizing SeaWorld's all-female vet team on International Women's Day
The veterinarian team at SeaWorld Orlando is led by an all-female group and is being recognized this International Women's Day.
The veterinarian team at SeaWorld Orlando is led by an all-female group and is being recognized this International Women's Day.
Man who fatally shot pregnant librarian in alleged road rage will not be charged
A man who shot a Volusia County librarian in an alleged road rage incident will not be charged in the case.
A man who shot a Volusia County librarian in an alleged road rage incident will not be charged in the case.
Dunkin' worker who fatally punched 77-year-old customer sentenced to 2 years of house arrest
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."
A Tampa Dunkin' worker accused of punching and killing a 77-year-old customer for calling him the "N" word will spend 2 years on house arrest after pleading guilty to felony battery. Prosecutors said the sentence took into account the "despicable racial slur" and verbal abuse the victim used, along with the worker's "lack of intent to cause the victim's death."
Florida Senate passes gender identity, sexual orientation in education bill
A fiercely debated bill that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite Democrats’ warnings Tuesday that the measure’s approval sends "a message of hate" to Floridians.
A fiercely debated bill that would bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity for young public-school students is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite Democrats’ warnings Tuesday that the measure’s approval sends "a message of hate" to Floridians.
Streets flood at Disney's Hollywood Studios after rare March downpour in Central Florida
Like much of Central Florida, the rain came pouring down at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday night.
Like much of Central Florida, the rain came pouring down at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday night.
Florida's recommendation against COVID vaccines for healthy kids gets mixed response
Florida’s Surgeon General says that Florida will become the first state not to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children. The announcement has received a mixed reaction from parents and words of caution from healthcare providers.
Florida’s Surgeon General says that Florida will become the first state not to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination for healthy children. The announcement has received a mixed reaction from parents and words of caution from healthcare providers.