As soccer's popularity grows, young Central Florida players chase big dreams
As soccer's popularity continues to grow across the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, youth players and coaches in Central Florida say the sport is creating new opportunities for the next generation.
As soccer's popularity continues to grow across the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, youth players and coaches in Central Florida say the sport is creating new opportunities for the next generation.
Lawsuit challenges ballot language for Florida property tax amendment
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
A decade after Pulse, mother keeps son's memory alive
Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, the pain remains a daily reality for many of the families left behind.
Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, the pain remains a daily reality for many of the families left behind.
Man shows up at traffic stop pretending to be lawyer, police say
A man who arrived at a traffic stop wearing a suit and claiming to represent a driver is facing accusations that he falsely portrayed himself as an attorney, according to West Melbourne police.
A man who arrived at a traffic stop wearing a suit and claiming to represent a driver is facing accusations that he falsely portrayed himself as an attorney, according to West Melbourne police.
Family remembers two young sisters killed in apparent murder-suicide
A grieving Central Florida community gathered Thursday evening to honor the lives of two young sisters who investigators say were shot and killed by their father before he turned the gun on himself.
A grieving Central Florida community gathered Thursday evening to honor the lives of two young sisters who investigators say were shot and killed by their father before he turned the gun on himself.
Family of woman killed in Orlando police crash questions outcome
The family of a 92-year-old woman who died after an Orlando police officer's vehicle collided with her car is questioning prosecutors' decision not to file criminal charges against the officer involved.
The family of a 92-year-old woman who died after an Orlando police officer's vehicle collided with her car is questioning prosecutors' decision not to file criminal charges against the officer involved.
58 arrested in Marion County 5-day child predator sex sting, sheriff says
A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.
A total of 58 men were arrested during a 5-day undercover operation targeting alleged child sex predators in Marion County, Sheriff Billy Woods and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed during a news conference on Thursday.
Murder charge dropped in deadly shooting in Orlando
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, saying they could not prove the shooting was not an act of self-defense.
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, saying they could not prove the shooting was not an act of self-defense.
Dozens arrested in Marion County child exploitation sting, authorities say
A child exploitation operation in Marion County resulted in the arrests of 58 people accused of attempting to engage in illegal sexual activity with children, authorities announced.
A child exploitation operation in Marion County resulted in the arrests of 58 people accused of attempting to engage in illegal sexual activity with children, authorities announced.
Palm Coast man accused of having sex with 2 underage girls
Volusia County investigators say a Palm Coast man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with two underage victims in Ormond Beach.
Volusia County investigators say a Palm Coast man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with two underage victims in Ormond Beach.
Palm Coast man accused of having sex with 2 underage girls, authorities say
Volusia County investigators say a Palm Coast man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with two underage victims in Ormond Beach.
Volusia County investigators say a Palm Coast man is facing multiple charges after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with two underage victims in Ormond Beach.
NHC tracking tropical wave in Bay of Campeche; no Florida threat
The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area of interest in the Bay of Campeche, near Mexico, for potential tropical development. The chances of development are low – and there is no threat to Florida.
The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area of interest in the Bay of Campeche, near Mexico, for potential tropical development. The chances of development are low – and there is no threat to Florida.
Dozens arrested in Florida child predator operation
More than 50 people were arrested during an undercover operation targeting child sex predators in Marion County, according to the Sheriff's Office. The six-day operation, dubbed "Operation Bad Habits," was conducted with multiple local, state and federal agencies.
More than 50 people were arrested during an undercover operation targeting child sex predators in Marion County, according to the Sheriff's Office. The six-day operation, dubbed "Operation Bad Habits," was conducted with multiple local, state and federal agencies.
University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
The University of Florida moved closer to ending its search for a new president after the Board of Trustees on Wednesday selected Stuart Bell take on the role.
Florida man accused of posing as attorney during traffic stop
A Brevard County man was arrested after authorities said he falsely claimed to be an attorney and attempted to represent a client during a traffic stop.
A Brevard County man was arrested after authorities said he falsely claimed to be an attorney and attempted to represent a client during a traffic stop.
Man accused of exposing himself to teen inside gym locker room
Deputies say a teenager inside a gym locker room in Palm Coast was taking a shower when a naked man tried to enter.
Deputies say a teenager inside a gym locker room in Palm Coast was taking a shower when a naked man tried to enter.
Rain floods streets, damages downtown Orlando businesses
Heavy rain flooded streets and damaged businesses in downtown Orlando on Wednesday after a slow-moving storm dumped large amounts of water across the area.
Heavy rain flooded streets and damaged businesses in downtown Orlando on Wednesday after a slow-moving storm dumped large amounts of water across the area.
Prosecutors drop charge in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclub
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, concluding they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his use of force was unjustified.
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, concluding they could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that his use of force was unjustified.
Woman files lawsuit after wrongful arrest: 'Worst 13 days of my life'
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against FHP after she was wrongfully arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash and jailed for 13 days. "I will never get over the fact that this happened to me, Lindsey Isaacs said. She said jail was the "worst 13 days of my life." The charges against her were dropped and FHP arrested someone else in connection to the crash.
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against FHP after she was wrongfully arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash and jailed for 13 days. "I will never get over the fact that this happened to me, Lindsey Isaacs said. She said jail was the "worst 13 days of my life." The charges against her were dropped and FHP arrested someone else in connection to the crash.
Orlando church mourns, remembers Pulse shooting victims
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke held a special service, "Remembering Pulse: Requiem Eucharist," to honor, remember, pray for, and mourn those killed in the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting. Orange County Sheriff John Mina, who was the Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department at the time, attended the service. "This community has not forgotten," he said. "We've not forgotten the victims. We've not forgotten the families."
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke held a special service, "Remembering Pulse: Requiem Eucharist," to honor, remember, pray for, and mourn those killed in the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting. Orange County Sheriff John Mina, who was the Chief of Police for the Orlando Police Department at the time, attended the service. "This community has not forgotten," he said. "We've not forgotten the victims. We've not forgotten the families."