Thanksgiving Day forecast: Beautiful weather across Central Florida; next cold front approaching late tonight

Happy Thanksgiving! Expect a nice, quiet weather day across Central Florida. Highs head for the mixed 70s with a peak in afternoon temps near 77° around Orlando. There could be a few coastal-type showers this afternoon, according to some of the future forecast models.

Woman denied bond in case of child's death

Samarial Dubose, 30, has been extradited back to the Brevard County Jail after being arrested in Connecticut. Police say Dubose and the 12-year-old's father, Jason Godleski, 33, both played a role in the child's death.

Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations top 1,400

The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has inched above 1,400, according to data posted online Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Brian Laundrie died by self-inflicted gunshot, family attorney says

One month after Brian Laundrie's remains were found at a Florida preserve, his parents have learned his cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to the family's attorney.

Federal judge puts stop to sports betting in Florida by nullifying Seminole Compact

Sports gambling is back to square one in Florida. A federal judge nullified the Seminole Compact that allowed for sports gambling in the Sunshine State and gave the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to it. The judge said the compact breaks federal and state law.

GOP's registered voter edge now tops 4,000 in Florida

Nailing down what Republican leaders have been saying for several weeks, the state Division of Elections has posted numbers showing the GOP has outpaced the Democratic Party in registered voters in Florida. 

Waukesha Christmas parade: Darrell Brooks charged, 6th death reported

An 8-year-old boy became the sixth person to die Tuesday as a result of a man driving his SUV into the Waukesha Christmas parade, with a criminal complaint alleging that the suspect in the case steered side-to-side with the intent of striking marchers and spectators.

Florida’s hurricane hunter team getting new aircraft

The Florida-based hurricane hunter team is getting a new aircraft to help chase fierce storms. NOAA’s squad will add a Gulfstream 550 to the three other aircraft at its home base at Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Police: Pregnant librarian killed in alleged road rage shooting was aggressor

A pregnant Volusia County librarian was killed in an alleged road rage incident in Orange City over the weekend. However, investigators have identified the victim as the aggressor.

Haines City police officer arrested for sexual battery, burglary

Deputies in central Florida arrested 38-year-old Haines City Police Officer Jason Roldos on Sunday, charging him with sexual battery on a physically helpless victim as well as burglary with assault or battery.

Millions in unclaimed property found at 'Holiday Money Hunt'

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced on Monday that currently, the Orlando area holds more than $395 million in unclaimed property.

Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison

Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”

New USFL reveals team names, cities, logos for 2022 season

The new United States Football League (USFL) is launching in the spring of 2022, and on Monday the league revealed the city affiliations, names and logos for the eight teams that will take the field in April.

Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations see little change

The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 remained relatively flat this week after major decreases in September, October, and early November.

Gloomy, rainy weekend ahead before next big cold front

Passing showers and gusty winds will be the main story across the Florida peninsula this weekend.