Families grieve again after sentencing in killing of 2 Florida teens
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Woman killed after being struck by truck in Cocoa, police say
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
Man hospitalized after fire incident in Seminole County wood
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Post-holiday travel rush peaks at Orlando International Airport
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
Florida's minimum wage goes up this year: Here's when and how much
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Central Florida family welcomes New Year's baby
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's. One central Florida family says it is like icing on the birthday cake, welcoming the very first Central Florida baby of the year. Tara Williams explains the moment she and her partner, Dontray Smith, realized their New Year’s celebrations would be different than they expected.
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's. One central Florida family says it is like icing on the birthday cake, welcoming the very first Central Florida baby of the year. Tara Williams explains the moment she and her partner, Dontray Smith, realized their New Year’s celebrations would be different than they expected.
Celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve sends bullet into family’s bed
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II, SpaceX missions loom
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
Florida tourism inches up in Q3 as Canadian travel continues to fall
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.
Trump vetoes bill to expand Miccosukee tribal lands in Florida
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II mission looms
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
SeaWorld updates policy banning walkers with seats
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
New Year’s gunfire sends bullets into Florida home
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
DeLeon Springs hosts New Year’s Day cold-water plunge
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
More Brightline crashes happening in South Florida, Brevard
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Oviedo police use trading cards to connect with kids
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Florida couple accused of stealing tools, fleeing police
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Florida man attacked with axe in targeted robbery: ‘Absolutely terrifying’
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.
Deputies say man lured to armed robbery, attacked with axe
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Swimmers brave cold at Lake Cane
More than a dozen swimmers brave the cold Thursday morning at Lake Cane in Orlando. Orlando saw near freezing temperatures over the new year holiday. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer started the tradition years ago allowing active swimmers to start their day by getting a workout no matter the temps.
More than a dozen swimmers brave the cold Thursday morning at Lake Cane in Orlando. Orlando saw near freezing temperatures over the new year holiday. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer started the tradition years ago allowing active swimmers to start their day by getting a workout no matter the temps.