Therapist killed, another critically hurt in stabbing, deputies say
Authorities have released new details about a deadly stabbing in Fairview Shores, where a therapist was killed and another person critically injured, according to deputies.
Authorities have released new details about a deadly stabbing in Fairview Shores, where a therapist was killed and another person critically injured, according to deputies.
Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop
A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.
A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.
President Donald Trump: Reflecting on year one of his second term
During a Jan. 20 press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed inflation, Venezuela and immigration.
During a Jan. 20 press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed inflation, Venezuela and immigration.
Florida invests nearly $500 million to support nursing education
PRESS CONFERENCE | Gov. Ron DeSantis issues funding toward nursing education in Florida. In a Jan. 20 press conference, the governor said $500 million has been given toward nursing education, which has then increased the amount of new nurses in the state.
PRESS CONFERENCE | Gov. Ron DeSantis issues funding toward nursing education in Florida. In a Jan. 20 press conference, the governor said $500 million has been given toward nursing education, which has then increased the amount of new nurses in the state.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster revealed for Universal Studios Florida
The high-speed coaster is set to open next year on the former site of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster.
The high-speed coaster is set to open next year on the former site of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster.
Central Florida man wrongfully convicted of murder could receive $1M
Jeffrey Abramowski’s conviction was overturned after he spent 23 years in prison.
Jeffrey Abramowski’s conviction was overturned after he spent 23 years in prison.
Epic Universe's Stardust Racers stalls mid-ride in cold, windy weather
The Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe stalled Sunday, leaving the ride temporarily stuck on the tracks, park officials confirmed. Experts say unusually cold temperatures and gusty winds — reaching up to 60 mph in some areas — likely slowed the ride’s momentum, preventing it from completing a peak.
The Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe stalled Sunday, leaving the ride temporarily stuck on the tracks, park officials confirmed. Experts say unusually cold temperatures and gusty winds — reaching up to 60 mph in some areas — likely slowed the ride’s momentum, preventing it from completing a peak.
Triple killing reignites feud between Florida AG, state attorney
A recent triple homicide in Kissimmee has reignited a public feud between Florida’s attorney general and the state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, centering on how the accused gunman was handled after an earlier violent crime.
A recent triple homicide in Kissimmee has reignited a public feud between Florida’s attorney general and the state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, centering on how the accused gunman was handled after an earlier violent crime.
Woman killed, man hospitalized in Orange County stabbing
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a stabbing late Monday that left one woman dead and a man hospitalized, authorities said.
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a stabbing late Monday that left one woman dead and a man hospitalized, authorities said.
Large presence of deputies at active scene on Lee Road
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating an active scene Monday night in the Fairview Shores area, prompting road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence.
Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating an active scene Monday night in the Fairview Shores area, prompting road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence.
Stardust Racers roller coaster stalls at Epic Universe amid cold, windy weather
Universal Orlando’s new thrill ride, Stardust Racers, came to an unexpected stop Sunday.
Universal Orlando’s new thrill ride, Stardust Racers, came to an unexpected stop Sunday.
Fans gather for College Football Championship game in Miami
The stage was set Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
The stage was set Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in Palm Bay house fire: 'A blessing to know him'
The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in fire
Family friends are remembering the two victims who tragically died in a Palm Bay house fire. The tragic fire occurred on January 12 at approximately 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
Family friends are remembering the two victims who tragically died in a Palm Bay house fire. The tragic fire occurred on January 12 at approximately 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
Parents brawl at kids’ baseball game in Winter Haven
A youth baseball game erupted into a brawl over the weekend when parents began fighting after an umpire issued a warning, Winter Haven police said. Three men from Kissimmee are facing battery charges; all have been released from jail.
A youth baseball game erupted into a brawl over the weekend when parents began fighting after an umpire issued a warning, Winter Haven police said. Three men from Kissimmee are facing battery charges; all have been released from jail.
Universal Orlando’s new coaster stalls as weather may play role
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster, the Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, was temporarily stuck on the tracks on Monday, leaving riders stranded at a low point of the ride.
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster, the Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, was temporarily stuck on the tracks on Monday, leaving riders stranded at a low point of the ride.
Manatee season draws crowds to Blue Spring State Park
Hundreds of manatees have gathered in the warm waters of Blue Spring State Park as colder temperatures drive the animals away from the St. Johns River, drawing large crowds eager to see them.
Hundreds of manatees have gathered in the warm waters of Blue Spring State Park as colder temperatures drive the animals away from the St. Johns River, drawing large crowds eager to see them.
Fans gather for College Football Championship game in Miami
The stage was set on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
The stage was set on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.
Volunteers honor MLK legacy with day of service
Thousands of volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service, packing meals for people in need across Central Florida.
Thousands of volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service, packing meals for people in need across Central Florida.
Third victim identified in Kissimmee triple murder
Authorities have released the name of the third victim in a triple murder in Kissimmee, Florida, identifying him as 68-year-old James John Puchan of Ohio. The other victims have been identified as Robert Louis Kraft, 70, of Michigan, and his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, also of Ohio.
Authorities have released the name of the third victim in a triple murder in Kissimmee, Florida, identifying him as 68-year-old James John Puchan of Ohio. The other victims have been identified as Robert Louis Kraft, 70, of Michigan, and his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, also of Ohio.