7 arrested in $800K Home Depot organized theft ring spanning across 17 Florida counties, AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on Tuesday morning to announce the arrests of seven people for their alleged involvement in a multilevel criminal enterprise centered on stealing smoke detectors from The Home Depot.
Florida's minimum wage increases Tuesday: Here's by how much
On Tuesday, Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 an hour after a voter-approved constitutional amendment passed in 2020. This increase is part of a gradual plan to reach a $15 per hour minimum wage by September 2026.
On Tuesday, Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 an hour after a voter-approved constitutional amendment passed in 2020. This increase is part of a gradual plan to reach a $15 per hour minimum wage by September 2026.
DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
Florida trooper injured in I-4 crash involving stolen vehicle in Polk County, officials say
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was injured after a crash involving a stolen vehicle early Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 in Polk County.
Epic Universe death: Ben Crump schedules news conference
On Tuesday morning, Attorney Ben Crump is expected to deliver an update in the case of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital, officials said. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries." His death was ruled an accident.
On Tuesday morning, Attorney Ben Crump is expected to deliver an update in the case of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital, officials said. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries." His death was ruled an accident.
National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Imelda, Hurricane Humberto bring threats to Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) still has its eyes peeled on both Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto, which were expected to bring life-threatening impacts to Florida's East Coast beaches through Thursday.
Seminole commission chairman alleges improper bonus payments
Seminole County Clerk and Comptroller Grant Maloy, who is suing the county over nearly $1 million in disputed funding, denied commissioners? claims that his office gave out bonuses, saying the questioned payments were for PTO buybacks and retention.
Seminole County Clerk and Comptroller Grant Maloy, who is suing the county over nearly $1 million in disputed funding, denied commissioners? claims that his office gave out bonuses, saying the questioned payments were for PTO buybacks and retention.
Sanford residents complain of sewage stench
Downtown Sanford residents have reported a foul odor that has been lingering for weeks, and city officials confirm that the stench is linked to an aging wastewater treatment system.
Downtown Sanford residents have reported a foul odor that has been lingering for weeks, and city officials confirm that the stench is linked to an aging wastewater treatment system.
Mims man accused of illegally harvesting alligators
A 20-year-old Mims man has been arrested in connection with a string of illegal alligator harvests earlier this year, and warrants have been issued for three other suspects, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 20-year-old Mims man has been arrested in connection with a string of illegal alligator harvests earlier this year, and warrants have been issued for three other suspects, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Suspect arrested in Deltona condominium shooting
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning at a condominium complex in Deltona, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. A suspect has been arrested. Within 15 minutes, deputies said they spotted a man in the area matching the shooter?s description and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, identified as Brian D. Whittaker, 49, lived in another unit of the same complex.
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning at a condominium complex in Deltona, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. A suspect has been arrested. Within 15 minutes, deputies said they spotted a man in the area matching the shooter?s description and took him into custody without incident. The suspect, identified as Brian D. Whittaker, 49, lived in another unit of the same complex.
Cruise lines alter itineraries due to Humberto, Imelda
Cruise ships departing from Port Canaveral are changing course as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto approach the Atlantic, forcing adjustments to passenger itineraries.
Cruise ships departing from Port Canaveral are changing course as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto approach the Atlantic, forcing adjustments to passenger itineraries.
Cape Canaveral residents prepping for storm impacts
All weekend, seniors living at the Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates were digging trenches and trying to get ready for whatever impacts the tropical system off the coast of Florida could bring to the Space Coast. Neighbors who live at the manufactured home park deal with flooding constantly, even just during regular thunderstorms, so the property manager is trying something new. They have a permanent pump, hoses going into a back canal and deeper ditches going into this week?s storm. They?re frustrated with the city because they?ve been dealing with flooding for years and think more needs to be done with street drainage and back canal maintenance to stop the issue from happening in the first place.
All weekend, seniors living at the Cape Canaveral Mobile Estates were digging trenches and trying to get ready for whatever impacts the tropical system off the coast of Florida could bring to the Space Coast. Neighbors who live at the manufactured home park deal with flooding constantly, even just during regular thunderstorms, so the property manager is trying something new. They have a permanent pump, hoses going into a back canal and deeper ditches going into this week?s storm. They?re frustrated with the city because they?ve been dealing with flooding for years and think more needs to be done with street drainage and back canal maintenance to stop the issue from happening in the first place.
Trump tariffs coincides with local push to revive film industry
Orange County leaders are considering new financial incentives to lure film and television productions back to Central Florida, as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on movies made overseas.
Orange County leaders are considering new financial incentives to lure film and television productions back to Central Florida, as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on movies made overseas.
Man shot, killed at Deltona condo, suspect arrested
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday at a condominium complex in Volusia County, and deputies said the suspect was arrested nearby.
A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday at a condominium complex in Volusia County, and deputies said the suspect was arrested nearby.
Teen led high-speed chase on I-4, troopers say
A 16-year-old is facing charges after troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase down Interstate 4 early Monday, reaching speeds of 100 mph and driving into oncoming traffic.
A 16-year-old is facing charges after troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase down Interstate 4 early Monday, reaching speeds of 100 mph and driving into oncoming traffic.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself in hoax: Sheriff
A Marion County teen?s claim of being shot and abducted was exposed as a hoax, Sheriff Billy Woods said.
A Marion County teen?s claim of being shot and abducted was exposed as a hoax, Sheriff Billy Woods said.
Eastbound I-4 lanes near SR-528 shut down due to crash
A crash blocked all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday afternoon, transportation officials said.
A crash blocked all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday afternoon, transportation officials said.
Tropical Storm Imelda brings rough surf, high winds
Volusia and Brevard counties were feeling the first effects of Tropical Storm Imelda, as it moved up Florida?s east coast Monday, with rough seas, bursts of rain, and winds gusting up to 40 mph.
Volusia and Brevard counties were feeling the first effects of Tropical Storm Imelda, as it moved up Florida?s east coast Monday, with rough seas, bursts of rain, and winds gusting up to 40 mph.
Florida teen faked abduction, shot himself to keep hoax alive, sheriff says: 'Completely made up'
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said a 17-year-old staged his own abduction, sparking an overnight search involving local, state and federal law enforcement.



















