Fall theme park season begins with Epcot Food & Wine Festival, HHN
Fall festivities are getting underway at Central Florida's theme parks, with Walt Disney World's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival marking its 30th anniversary and Universal Orlando preparing to open this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Fall festivities are getting underway at Central Florida's theme parks, with Walt Disney World's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival marking its 30th anniversary and Universal Orlando preparing to open this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Daytona International Speedway unveils new LED lights ahead of Coke Zero Sugar 400
Daytona International Speedway is getting a colorful makeover, unveiling new LED lights outside the stadium ahead of this weekend's Coke Zero Sugar 400.
Daytona International Speedway is getting a colorful makeover, unveiling new LED lights outside the stadium ahead of this weekend's Coke Zero Sugar 400.
Daytona International Speedway unveils new LED lights
Daytona International Speedway is getting a colorful makeover, unveiling new LED lights outside the stadium ahead of this weekend's Coke Zero Sugar 400.
Daytona International Speedway is getting a colorful makeover, unveiling new LED lights outside the stadium ahead of this weekend's Coke Zero Sugar 400.
Family marks 20 years since 2-year-old Trenton Duckett disappeared
Family members and supporters gathered Thursday to mark 20 years since 2-year-old Trenton Duckett disappeared from his Leesburg home, renewing their plea for information in a case that remains unsolved.
Family members and supporters gathered Thursday to mark 20 years since 2-year-old Trenton Duckett disappeared from his Leesburg home, renewing their plea for information in a case that remains unsolved.
First look at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, ahead of 2027 opening
Walt Disney World has revealed the first look at guest rooms planned for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge.
Walt Disney World has revealed the first look at guest rooms planned for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge.
First look at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge ahead of 2027 opening
Walt Disney World has revealed the first look at guest rooms planned for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. The 967-room resort will feature accommodations ranging from studios and villas to freestanding waterfront houses, with designs inspired by Disney films.
Walt Disney World has revealed the first look at guest rooms planned for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. The 967-room resort will feature accommodations ranging from studios and villas to freestanding waterfront houses, with designs inspired by Disney films.
Florida man convicted in murder-for-hire plot on wife's ex-husband
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Grand jury finds $10 million in Hope Florida funds 'misappropriated'
A Florida grand jury concluded that $10 million from a Medicaid-related settlement with Centene Corp., a for-profit healthcare entity, was misappropriated and ultimately used for political purposes by the DeSantis administration, but said there was insufficient evidence to charge anyone involved criminally.
A Florida grand jury concluded that $10 million from a Medicaid-related settlement with Centene Corp., a for-profit healthcare entity, was misappropriated and ultimately used for political purposes by the DeSantis administration, but said there was insufficient evidence to charge anyone involved criminally.
Small plane crashes off coast of New Smyrna Beach
A pilot escaped serious injury Thursday after a small banner plane apparently lost engine power and crashed into the water off Volusia County, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and witnesses.
A pilot escaped serious injury Thursday after a small banner plane apparently lost engine power and crashed into the water off Volusia County, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and witnesses.
10-foot hole opens in Orange County front yard after storms
A large hole that opened in the front yards of an Orange County neighborhood forced residents from at least two homes as officials investigated damage to a storm drain line.
A large hole that opened in the front yards of an Orange County neighborhood forced residents from at least two homes as officials investigated damage to a storm drain line.
2 found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Sanford home: Deputies
Two people were found dead inside a Sanford home in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people were found dead inside a Sanford home in what investigators believe was a murder-suicide, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Pilot escapes serious injury after small plane crashes off coast of New Smyrna Beach
A pilot escaped serious injury Thursday after a small banner plane apparently lost engine power and crashed into the water off Volusia County, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and witnesses.
A pilot escaped serious injury Thursday after a small banner plane apparently lost engine power and crashed into the water off Volusia County, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and witnesses.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in the Villages
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was in The Villages on Thursday, Aug. 27. He announced a new lawsuit against Prime Therapeutics and Express Scripts alleging violations of Florida's antitrust laws over alleged price-fixing agreements.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was in The Villages on Thursday, Aug. 27. He announced a new lawsuit against Prime Therapeutics and Express Scripts alleging violations of Florida's antitrust laws over alleged price-fixing agreements.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Florida pup's wheelchair stolen; new one on the way
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking the public for help to find whomever stole a Florida pup's pink wheelchair. Pittie Party of Central Florida said Baby has a rare neurological condition that has impacts her balance and mobility, which requires a wheelchair for her to get around. It was taken on Aug. 19. Another organization, Ruck9, contacted the shelter and offered to provide a new wheelchair.
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking the public for help to find whomever stole a Florida pup's pink wheelchair. Pittie Party of Central Florida said Baby has a rare neurological condition that has impacts her balance and mobility, which requires a wheelchair for her to get around. It was taken on Aug. 19. Another organization, Ruck9, contacted the shelter and offered to provide a new wheelchair.
Florida bear hunt applications opening soon
Florida's 202t6 bear hunt runs December 5-27, though permit applications will be open from Sept. 11-21. Applications are $5 each, while permits are $100 for Florida residents and $300 for non-Florida residents.
Florida's 202t6 bear hunt runs December 5-27, though permit applications will be open from Sept. 11-21. Applications are $5 each, while permits are $100 for Florida residents and $300 for non-Florida residents.
DeSantis on Flock cameras: 'I think it's out of control'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has weighed in on the discussion surrounding license plate reader cameras. "I think it's out of control," he said during a Wednesday event at Florida International University in Miami.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has weighed in on the discussion surrounding license plate reader cameras. "I think it's out of control," he said during a Wednesday event at Florida International University in Miami.
Person shot and killed at Palm Bay park, police say
A person was shot and killed Wednesday evening at a park in Palm Bay, police said. Palm Bay police responded to reports of gunfire at Patrick Woodard Memorial Park around 6:30 p.m. Officers found a person suffering from a gunshot wound who died at the scene.
A person was shot and killed Wednesday evening at a park in Palm Bay, police said. Palm Bay police responded to reports of gunfire at Patrick Woodard Memorial Park around 6:30 p.m. Officers found a person suffering from a gunshot wound who died at the scene.
Lightning strike damages Orlando home, knocks out power
An Orlando couple escaped injury after lightning struck their home during storms Thursday evening, damaging the house and knocking out power.
An Orlando couple escaped injury after lightning struck their home during storms Thursday evening, damaging the house and knocking out power.
Seminole County warns Amendment 3 could trigger $119M budget cut
Seminole County officials are warning that a proposed property tax cut on Florida's November ballot could reduce county revenue by $119 million, potentially forcing cuts to law enforcement, fire rescue, libraries, parks and other services.
Seminole County officials are warning that a proposed property tax cut on Florida's November ballot could reduce county revenue by $119 million, potentially forcing cuts to law enforcement, fire rescue, libraries, parks and other services.