Torrential rain carves massive gully under Mount Dora house, displacing family
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
1 dead in police, SWAT standoff at Orlando strip mall
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police chief. A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It's not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
School employee arrested for alleged romantic relationship with Sumter County teen student, deputies say
A school employee at a Sumter County middle high school is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Strawberry Festival 2026: Concerts, tickets and pricing, dates, theme
Organizers have released the music lineup for the 2026 Strawberry Festival in Florida.
Volusia Sheriff advertising in New York's Times Square
The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.
Man arrested after allegedly beating, dragging woman in Volusia County: Deputies
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
Ex-marine executed in 1979 abduction, murder of child
Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection. Jenning's execution marks the 16th execution in Florida this year. He was sentenced to death in 1979 for the abduction, rape, and brutal killing of 6-year-old Rebecca "Becky" Kunash in Brevard County.
Florida ex-Marine executed nearly 50 years after kidnapping, rape, murder of 6-year-old Merritt Island girl
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
Former college employee claims First Amendment rights violated in firing over Charlie Kirk posts
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges Eastern Florida State College violated the First Amendment rights of an employee.
SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: 'Disappointing'
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Boy, 8, gives Narcan to father after overdose, sheriff says: 'His courage undoubtedly saved his dad’s life'
An 8-year-old Florida boy saved his father’s life this week after using Narcan to reverse a suspected heroin overdose, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Family fights for stricter Florida laws on pool features after daughter's drowning death
The mother of Mia Xu, who died after drowning on an Orlando hotel pool last year, spreads awareness about child drowning rates in Florida to help change the law about the safety of pool features in this state.
Universal Orlando launches $220 'Freedom Pass' for military members
Universal Orlando has a special annual pass just for members of the military and their families.
Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
Florida set to execute 16th inmate this year for 1979 murder of 6-year-old girl
Florida is scheduled to carry out its 16th execution of the year Thursday, marking a record pace for the state.
Northern Lights in Florida: Where to see them, best time to look up, how to take photos
Central Florida residents were treated to a rare light show Tuesday night as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, lit up skies from Sanford to Satellite Beach. Another show is possible on Wednesday.
No bond for teen accused of killing classmate
An Orange County teen – who was charged with manslaughter in connection to a deadly shooting on a basketball court – was denied bond in court on Nov. 12. Jacori Redding, 15, is accused of shooting and killing his classmate at an Orange County public park. Orange County Judge Cherish Adams granted a pre-trial detention for Redding, meaning he’ll remain in jail while he's awaiting trial. Bond was denied.