Oviedo mayor targets high water users in push for conservation
The mayor of Oviedo is raising eyebrows and awareness with a campaign aimed at curbing excessive water usage by some residents — including sending letters to the city’s highest water consumers.
The mayor of Oviedo is raising eyebrows and awareness with a campaign aimed at curbing excessive water usage by some residents — including sending letters to the city’s highest water consumers.
Synagogue suing Orange County over denied expansion
The Orlando Torah Center (OTC), an Orthodox synagogue in Orange County, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination after the Orange County Board of County Commissioners denied its zoning request to expand.
The Orlando Torah Center (OTC), an Orthodox synagogue in Orange County, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination after the Orange County Board of County Commissioners denied its zoning request to expand.
Feds attempt to recruit local officers for ICE service riles sheriffs
A recruitment email from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is drawing sharp criticism from some Florida sheriffs, who say the agency is attempting to poach deputies from their ranks after years of partnership.
A recruitment email from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is drawing sharp criticism from some Florida sheriffs, who say the agency is attempting to poach deputies from their ranks after years of partnership.
Family of man who died in triple-shooting reacts to killer's sentencing
A man convicted of killing one person and injuring two others in a 2023 shooting at a homeless camp in Edgewater has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.
A man convicted of killing one person and injuring two others in a 2023 shooting at a homeless camp in Edgewater has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Orlando marks 150th birthday with day of service, celebration
The City Beautiful turned 150 on Thursday, and residents across Orlando marked the milestone with a day of celebration and service.
The City Beautiful turned 150 on Thursday, and residents across Orlando marked the milestone with a day of celebration and service.
Airline accused of damaging wheelchair, stranded passenger
A Florida family says their trip through Orlando International Airport ended in humiliation and hardship after an airline damaged their mother's electric wheelchair, leaving her without proper mobility or support for days, and at one point, stranded in her urine for hours.
A Florida family says their trip through Orlando International Airport ended in humiliation and hardship after an airline damaged their mother's electric wheelchair, leaving her without proper mobility or support for days, and at one point, stranded in her urine for hours.
New TSA 'Families on the Fly' lanes ease travel for parents at MCO, other airports
Traveling with young children can be stressful, but a new initiative at Orlando International Airport (MCO) aims to make the process a bit smoother for parents.
Traveling with young children can be stressful, but a new initiative at Orlando International Airport (MCO) aims to make the process a bit smoother for parents.
TSA 'Families on the Fly' lanes ease travel for parents
Traveling with young children can be stressful, but a new initiative at Orlando International Airport (MCO) aims to make the process a bit smoother for parents.
Traveling with young children can be stressful, but a new initiative at Orlando International Airport (MCO) aims to make the process a bit smoother for parents.
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather
NASA and SpaceX delayed the Crew-11 launch to the ISS at T-minus one minute before liftoff on July 31 due to cloud cover violating weather safety criteria.
NASA and SpaceX delayed the Crew-11 launch to the ISS at T-minus one minute before liftoff on July 31 due to cloud cover violating weather safety criteria.
Eatonville park shootout: Police searching for 4 suspects
A search is underway for four suspects following a Tuesday night shootout in an Orange County neighborhood park, where police say bullets hit multiple homes.
A search is underway for four suspects following a Tuesday night shootout in an Orange County neighborhood park, where police say bullets hit multiple homes.
5-month-old Florida boy killed by 130-pound dog
A 5-month-old boy in Ormond Beach has died after being attacked by a dog, officials said. The boy was being watched by family members while his parents went out to celebrate the mom's 21st birthday, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.
A 5-month-old boy in Ormond Beach has died after being attacked by a dog, officials said. The boy was being watched by family members while his parents went out to celebrate the mom's 21st birthday, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.
Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.
DeSantis sends Florida DOGE teams to Broward, Gainesville to evaluate for transparency
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two teams from the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Broward County and the City of Gainesville. DeSantis said the two municipalities are among the first to receive on-site visits from DOGE teams in order to "ensure transparency and accountability in government."
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two teams from the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Broward County and the City of Gainesville. DeSantis said the two municipalities are among the first to receive on-site visits from DOGE teams in order to "ensure transparency and accountability in government."
Hulk Hogan Day: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff on Aug. 1
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared Aug. 1, 2025 as "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida," in honor and remembrance of the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared Aug. 1, 2025 as "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida," in honor and remembrance of the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71.
Florida's Kennedy Space Center named top U.S. attraction by Tripadvisor
Florida's Kennedy Space Center has been named the top attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor. Two other locations in the Sunshine State also made Tripadvisor's awards, and none of them were related to Disney.
Florida's Kennedy Space Center has been named the top attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor. Two other locations in the Sunshine State also made Tripadvisor's awards, and none of them were related to Disney.
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
Crew-11 launch scrubbed due to weather, officials say
SpaceX and NASA's Crew-11 launch has been postponed due to unfavorable cloud conditions at the launch site. The new target date for launch is Friday, August 1.
SpaceX and NASA's Crew-11 launch has been postponed due to unfavorable cloud conditions at the launch site. The new target date for launch is Friday, August 1.
Volusia County dog attack: Officials share next steps
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Randa Matusiak, director of public protection in Volusia County, said dog attacks are ?rare occurrences" in the area. She shared details on what steps could come next.
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Randa Matusiak, director of public protection in Volusia County, said dog attacks are ?rare occurrences" in the area. She shared details on what steps could come next.
Volusia sheriff speaks after deadly infant dog attack
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Daytona Beach. The sheriff gave updates on the investigation of a 5-month-old that was killed by a dog near Ormond Beach.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Daytona Beach. The sheriff gave updates on the investigation of a 5-month-old that was killed by a dog near Ormond Beach.
Sheriff: Dog kills 5-month-old baby in Volusia County
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Volusia County Animal Services (VCAS) has now taken possession of the dog. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Volusia County Animal Services (VCAS) has now taken possession of the dog. The investigation remains active and ongoing.



















