Tropical Storm Melissa forces Florida travelers to change plans

Some travel plans in Central Florida are being altered due to Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to intensify into a hurricane.

Sen. Ashley Moody news conference in Osceola County | Full
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Sen. Ashley Moody was in Osceola County where she pushed for efforts to pay essential workers, specifically federal law enforcement and service members, during the ongoing government shutdown.

Tropical Storm Melissa forecast to be major Cat. 4 hurricane in Caribbean: National Hurricane Center

Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to become a major Category 4 hurricane as it meanders throughout the Caribbean Sea, bringing heavy rains and potentially deadly flooding to some of the islands in that region.

Disney reveals dates for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026

Disney has revealed the dates for the 2026 edition of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. 

Jennifer Kesse case: Investigators reexamine DNA evidence nearly 20 after disappearance

Nearly two decades after Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando apartment complex, her family says they’re feeling renewed hope as state investigators reexamine key evidence in the case.

Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave

A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.

NBA gambling scandal: Full FBI press conference
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The FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Eastern District New York provide an update on the arrests of 30+ people in alleged sports betting and rigged poker games scandals. Arrests were made in 11 states, including the arrests of current and former NBA players, coaches, and athletes.

Sub allegedly gawked at nude photos, touched self in class
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A Florida substitute teacher is accused of looking at risqué photos and touching himself in front of students in the 7th grade classroom he was overseeing. The details were alleged in an arrest affidavit. He worked at Howard Middle School. OCSO said the substitute is no longer allowed to teach as its school due to the ongoing investigation.

Cost of repainting Seminole County crosswalks
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Some Seminole County residents aren't in support of using taxpayer's dollars to repaints the county's green crosswalks black and white. The Florida Department of Transportation made the changes this summer -- with the cost to Seminole county totaling to $31,000.

ICE detainees accused of Orlando thefts targeting Asian homes, businesses

Five people, police say are part of the robbery ring "South American Theft Group," were arrested Oct. 20 after their latest robbery was caught on police drone video.

DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager

In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.

Jogger speaks about man she said attacked her
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In 2022, a woman reported being groped by Jacoby Tillman while jogging. As Jacobi Tillman's bond was revoked Oct. 21, the woman he allegedly attacked asks, "Who's not to say it can't happen again?"

2 human remains discoveries spur Marion County death investigations

The Marion County Sheriff's office conducts two ongoing death investigations after a second human remains discovery over the weekend.

Repairs stalled after crane falls on Merritt Island home
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After a crane fell on a Merritt Island home two months ago, James and Amanda Crane are still dealing with the damage as they say the insurance company hasn't given them enough money to start construction repairs. Now, the couple is living in a rental and waiting for guidance to fix their home.

Orlando Air Dot Show cancelled, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pull out

The Orlando Air Dot show was cancelled due to the ongoing government shutdown, its website stated, after the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds were likely to not perform.