Memorial Day travel updates: MCO TSA wait times, busiest days, worst day to travel
Traveling for Memorial Day? More than 2.7 million people are expected to travel in Florida, including 900,000 passengers at MCO airport. Here's your guide to TSA wait times, busiest days, and top destinations.
Traveling for Memorial Day? More than 2.7 million people are expected to travel in Florida, including 900,000 passengers at MCO airport. Here's your guide to TSA wait times, busiest days, and top destinations.
Epic Universe at 1 year: What's new, what's changed, what's coming
Epic Universe opened one year ago, ushering in a new era for Orlando's theme park landscape.
Epic Universe opened one year ago, ushering in a new era for Orlando's theme park landscape.
US lawmakers revive bill to make daylight saving time permanent
U.S. lawmakers are attempting to revive a proposal that would make daylight saving time stay in effect year-round.
U.S. lawmakers are attempting to revive a proposal that would make daylight saving time stay in effect year-round.
Federal judge freezes South Atlantic red snapper exempted fishing permits before Memorial Day weekend
On May 21, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper. As a result, NOAA Fisheries temporarily stalled the permits and the FWC rescinded EO-26-11.
On May 21, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper. As a result, NOAA Fisheries temporarily stalled the permits and the FWC rescinded EO-26-11.
Sheriff: Armed man shot, killed at Sumter County home ending hours-long standoff
A man was shot and killed Friday morning following an hours-long standoff in Sumter County, Sheriff Pet Breeden said in a video statement posted to the sheriff's office's Facebook page.
A man was shot and killed Friday morning following an hours-long standoff in Sumter County, Sheriff Pet Breeden said in a video statement posted to the sheriff's office's Facebook page.
Dogs in deadly attack on Cocoa woman now in custody of Brevard County Animal Control
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
Lake Brantley teen accused in school murder plot says online grooming influenced actions
A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.
A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.
Florida’s tougher dangerous dog laws tested after fatal Cocoa attack
Authorities are investigating whether Florida’s strengthened dangerous dog laws could apply in the fatal mauling of a Brevard County woman earlier this week.
Authorities are investigating whether Florida’s strengthened dangerous dog laws could apply in the fatal mauling of a Brevard County woman earlier this week.
Disney World unveils new summer attractions and ride updates
Walt Disney World is unveiling several new attractions and updates across its parks ahead of the busy summer season.
Walt Disney World is unveiling several new attractions and updates across its parks ahead of the busy summer season.
Palm Coast woman arrested after dozens of neglected dogs rescued
A Palm Coast woman was arrested after deputies rescued dozens of neglected dogs from her home, authorities said.
A Palm Coast woman was arrested after deputies rescued dozens of neglected dogs from her home, authorities said.
NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s most accomplished drivers, has died after being hospitalized with a severe illness. He was 41.
Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s most accomplished drivers, has died after being hospitalized with a severe illness. He was 41.
Mount Dora reopens Donnelly Street after months of flood repairs
Mount Dora leaders and residents gathered near U.S. 441 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Donnelly Street Reconstruction Project.
Mount Dora leaders and residents gathered near U.S. 441 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Donnelly Street Reconstruction Project.
Teen accused in school murder plot pens apology letter to judge
A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.
A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.
Mom calls for stricter e-bike rules after son’s deadly crash
A Central Florida mother is calling for tougher rules on e-bikes and e-scooters after her 13-year-old son was killed in a crash on Mother’s Day.
A Central Florida mother is calling for tougher rules on e-bikes and e-scooters after her 13-year-old son was killed in a crash on Mother’s Day.
Distressed vessel of 9 passenger rescued by Carnival beached in Brevard
The crew of the Carnival Mardi Gras successfully rescued nine stranded people on Saturday, May 16, after spotting a disabled vessel drifting near the Sebastian Inlet. The nine survivors were brought safely on board and were transferred to Bahamian authorities upon the ship's arrival in Nassau on Sunday. The boat was seen on Monday, May 18 beached in Brevard County.
The crew of the Carnival Mardi Gras successfully rescued nine stranded people on Saturday, May 16, after spotting a disabled vessel drifting near the Sebastian Inlet. The nine survivors were brought safely on board and were transferred to Bahamian authorities upon the ship's arrival in Nassau on Sunday. The boat was seen on Monday, May 18 beached in Brevard County.
NOAA: Below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA is predicting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters are still urging residents to prepare ahead of the June 1 start of the season.
NOAA is predicting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters are still urging residents to prepare ahead of the June 1 start of the season.
Dogs in deadly attack now in custody of Brevard County Animal Control
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
Mount Dora officials reopen Donnelly Street after repairs
Mount Dora officials reopened Donnelly Street on Thursday, about seven months after severe flooding in October 2025 forced the major roadway to close. City leaders marked the reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, calling it a major step forward for the community after months of emergency repairs, engineering work, and drainage improvements.
Mount Dora officials reopened Donnelly Street on Thursday, about seven months after severe flooding in October 2025 forced the major roadway to close. City leaders marked the reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, calling it a major step forward for the community after months of emergency repairs, engineering work, and drainage improvements.
Florida teen arrested after deadly shooting at illegal house party in Davenport, deputies say
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at an illegal house party in April, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at an illegal house party in April, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
'Not a minor oversight': Florida police department addresses return of loaded weapon to victim's family
A Florida police department is taking accountability for returning a loaded weapon to a victim's family.
A Florida police department is taking accountability for returning a loaded weapon to a victim's family.