Near-record highs possible next weekWarm weekend ahead, but summer-like heat expected next weekRead full article: Warm weekend ahead, but summer-like heat expected next week
Monique WorrellNo charges filed against 6 arrested for chalking Pulse memorial crosswalk, state attorney saysRead full article: No charges filed against 6 arrested for chalking Pulse memorial crosswalk, state attorney says
Phillip Duncan may have victimized child at Oakcrest Elementary, deputies sayVIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office saysRead full article: VIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office says
Mario GomezMan accused of groping woman at Ulta store in Altamonte Springs arrested, police sayRead full article: Man accused of groping woman at Ulta store in Altamonte Springs arrested, police say
Video from Volusia County Sheriff's Office of spring break crowds in Daytona Beach.Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break eventsRead full article: Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break events
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responds to a neighborhood close to the University of South Florida campus, Friday, April 24, 2026 in Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office via AP)19 minutes agoPolice identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is chargedRead full article: Police identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is charged
Highs warming into next weekSummerlike setup ahead in Central Florida. Here’s when the warmer, wetter days return Read full article: Summerlike setup ahead in Central Florida. Here’s when the warmer, wetter days return
Nearly 60 new laws passed this year so farGov. DeSantis signs 9 new Florida laws. Here’s the full listRead full article: Gov. DeSantis signs 9 new Florida laws. Here’s the full list
If you’ve never tried wildlife photography on a cold, windy, raining Florida day…📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in FloridaRead full article: 📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in Florida
Wine tastings, Earth Day celebrations, pickle fest & more6 Things To Do: April 24-26Read full article: 6 Things To Do: April 24-26
Angelica Sanchez Bautista left baby in 100-degree heat19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guiltyRead full article: 19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guilty
How do school districts check out substitute teachers?Here’s what we know after Lake County sub experienced ‘mental health episode’ in classRead full article: Here’s what we know after Lake County sub experienced ‘mental health episode’ in class
A crash involving a pedestrian along State Road 436 at Westmonte Drive.Eastbound SR-436 reopens after crash involving pedestrian in Altamonte Springs, police sayRead full article: Eastbound SR-436 reopens after crash involving pedestrian in Altamonte Springs, police say
State Road 46 in Geneva4 minutes agoFamily seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyRead full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
Luis Diaz Polanco faces attempted murder of a law enforcement officer chargesVolusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shotRead full article: Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shot
Firefighters respond to home on East Osceola Road5 hospitalized after Seminole County house fire, firefighters sayRead full article: 5 hospitalized after Seminole County house fire, firefighters say
29th annual event comes after questions about sustainabilityLeesburg Bikefest to bring more than 100K to historic downtownRead full article: Leesburg Bikefest to bring more than 100K to historic downtown
Ribbon-winning small pie coming to stores in MayNew limited-edition Publix pie coming to stores after Orlando contest victoryRead full article: New limited-edition Publix pie coming to stores after Orlando contest victory
Community urged not to feed cows as deputies monitor careOrange County deputies investigate undernourished cows in ApopkaRead full article: Orange County deputies investigate undernourished cows in Apopka
Pedro Enrique Da Silva grabbed student in elevator, police sayFormer Sanford officer faces new charges after accusation of inappropriate conduct with 2nd studentRead full article: Former Sanford officer faces new charges after accusation of inappropriate conduct with 2nd student
Foam party at AquaGlowAquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser showRead full article: Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser show
Paws for Peace Walk returns for its 15th year Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save livesRead full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save lives
Angelica Sanchez Bautista left baby in 100-degree heat19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guiltyRead full article: 19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guilty
Monique WorrellNo charges filed against 6 arrested for chalking Pulse memorial crosswalk, state attorney saysRead full article: No charges filed against 6 arrested for chalking Pulse memorial crosswalk, state attorney says
Comatose Terry Mitchell, 55, faces several drug-related chargesDrug suspect left in coma after Orlando traffic stopRead full article: Drug suspect left in coma after Orlando traffic stop
Incident happened around 9 p.m., deputies saidWorker killed after industrial dryer falls at Hilton Hotel in OrlandoRead full article: Worker killed after industrial dryer falls at Hilton Hotel in Orlando
State Road 46 in GenevaFamily seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyRead full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
Firefighters respond to home on East Osceola Road5 hospitalized after Seminole County house fire, firefighters sayRead full article: 5 hospitalized after Seminole County house fire, firefighters say
The driver was identified as 47-year-old Eric Drewry‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runsRead full article: ‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runs
Pedro Enrique Da Silva grabbed student in elevator, police sayFormer Sanford officer faces new charges after accusation of inappropriate conduct with 2nd studentRead full article: Former Sanford officer faces new charges after accusation of inappropriate conduct with 2nd student
Homeowner says she never hired anyone to do the job ‘It’s a pile of junk:’ Sanford woman returns home to missing drivewayRead full article: ‘It’s a pile of junk:’ Sanford woman returns home to missing driveway
Eric Todd Drewry, 47, faces charges of DUI and leaving crash sceneChaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrailRead full article: Chaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrail
Rotary club sues Drown Zero, alleges equipment, donations theftEmergency life rings removed from Cocoa Beach amid ownership lawsuitRead full article: Emergency life rings removed from Cocoa Beach amid ownership lawsuit
If you’ve never tried wildlife photography on a cold, windy, raining Florida day…📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in FloridaRead full article: 📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in Florida
Generic cockroach (Images by Kasia and RaniRamli from Pixabay)ROACHES APLENTY: 7 more Central Florida restaurants close over pest problemsRead full article: ROACHES APLENTY: 7 more Central Florida restaurants close over pest problems
Chadwick Willacy, 58, put to death by lethal injectionFlorida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murderRead full article: Florida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murder
Antonio Guilberto Granados, 26, faces charges of sex acts with a minor‘The gates of Hell!’ Florida man caught in disturbing teen trafficking case, sheriff saysRead full article: ‘The gates of Hell!’ Florida man caught in disturbing teen trafficking case, sheriff says
No description availableTeen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guiltyRead full article: Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty
Ribbon-winning small pie coming to stores in MayNew limited-edition Publix pie coming to stores after Orlando contest victoryRead full article: New limited-edition Publix pie coming to stores after Orlando contest victory
If you’ve never tried wildlife photography on a cold, windy, raining Florida day…📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in FloridaRead full article: 📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in Florida
Why Fat Rosie’s in the ONLY place to be this Cinco de Mayo1 day ago🪅Fiesta AND Flavor hit Waterford Lakes with Orlando’s newest Mexican restaurantRead full article: 🪅Fiesta AND Flavor hit Waterford Lakes with Orlando’s newest Mexican restaurant
How do school districts check out substitute teachers?Here’s what we know after Lake County sub experienced ‘mental health episode’ in classRead full article: Here’s what we know after Lake County sub experienced ‘mental health episode’ in class
Eric Todd Drewry, 47, faces charges of DUI and leaving crash sceneChaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrailRead full article: Chaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrail
Clem Newman and his dog were attacked in Orlando by two men over an apparent misunderstanding, deputies sayMan and man’s best friend attacked in Orange CountyRead full article: Man and man’s best friend attacked in Orange County
Police: They’re called ‘first amendment auditors’Ocala police say masked men filming people on public property is legalRead full article: Ocala police say masked men filming people on public property is legal
Steven Mills, Tiffany Score suing Fertility Center of OrlandoBiological parents of Florida baby at center of IVF mix-up identified, attorney saysRead full article: Biological parents of Florida baby at center of IVF mix-up identified, attorney says
The interior of Battery McIntosh, with steps leading up to the top of the buildingThere’s a ghost town hiding on this Florida island. Here’s how it diedRead full article: There’s a ghost town hiding on this Florida island. Here’s how it died
Homeowner says she never hired anyone to do the job ‘It’s a pile of junk:’ Sanford woman returns home to missing drivewayRead full article: ‘It’s a pile of junk:’ Sanford woman returns home to missing driveway
Suspect identified as Timotheus Reed, deputies saidNew footage released after deputy shoots stabbing suspect in LeesburgRead full article: New footage released after deputy shoots stabbing suspect in Leesburg
Florida attorney general investigating OpenAI FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT to help plan fatal attack, court records show Read full article: FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT to help plan fatal attack, court records show
Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigatingOrange County family accuses contractor of forging insurance checkRead full article: Orange County family accuses contractor of forging insurance check
Fertility Center of Orlando announced it will be closing operationsLongwood fertility clinic faced discipline, bankruptcy, lawsuits before closureRead full article: Longwood fertility clinic faced discipline, bankruptcy, lawsuits before closure
Complaint accuses apartment owner of breaching lease agreements1st lawsuit filed over ‘uninhabitable’ Orange County Rialto apartmentsRead full article: 1st lawsuit filed over ‘uninhabitable’ Orange County Rialto apartments
Historic theatre closed unexpectedly in 2024Winter Garden’s Garden Theatre set for comeback with new presenting partner Read full article: Winter Garden’s Garden Theatre set for comeback with new presenting partner
A view of a damaged home in Enid, Okla., Friday, April 24, 2026, in the aftermath of a tornado that barreled through Oklahoma Thursday. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)33 minutes agoA violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing livesRead full article: A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Orange County says the final paving phase starts May 4Pine Hills Road sewer project nears finish as resurfacing set to beginRead full article: Pine Hills Road sewer project nears finish as resurfacing set to begin
Foam party at AquaGlowAquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser showRead full article: Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser show
Keith SimmonsArrest made after man shot multiple times in Apopka driveway, deputies say Read full article: Arrest made after man shot multiple times in Apopka driveway, deputies say
Rotary club sues Drown Zero, alleges equipment, donations theftEmergency life rings removed from Cocoa Beach amid ownership lawsuitRead full article: Emergency life rings removed from Cocoa Beach amid ownership lawsuit
The driver was identified as 47-year-old Eric Drewry‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runsRead full article: ‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runs
Wine tastings, Earth Day celebrations, pickle fest & more6 Things To Do: April 24-26Read full article: 6 Things To Do: April 24-26
Comatose Terry Mitchell, 55, faces several drug-related chargesDrug suspect left in coma after Orlando traffic stopRead full article: Drug suspect left in coma after Orlando traffic stop
The Matcha Mad Hatter sweet bite at The Garden View Lounge - Tea ExperienceStraight out of Wonderland: Inside the new tea experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Read full article: Straight out of Wonderland: Inside the new tea experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Police: They’re called ‘first amendment auditors’1 day agoOcala police say masked men filming people on public property is legalRead full article: Ocala police say masked men filming people on public property is legal
Mobile dog grooming service offers free grooming to recovered pets1 day agoPaws for Peace program helps domestic violence survivors by caring for their pets Read full article: Paws for Peace program helps domestic violence survivors by caring for their pets
No description availableMarion County principal struck by vehicle during carline procedures, district saysRead full article: Marion County principal struck by vehicle during carline procedures, district says
An immigration attorney with the Orlando Center for Justice told News 6 that victims could be eligible for a U visa‘Consult with an immigration attorney:’ Assessing options for alleged victims of Legacy ImigraRead full article: ‘Consult with an immigration attorney:’ Assessing options for alleged victims of Legacy Imigra
From Plant Street to Main Street: Businesses rebuild amid Winter Garden changesWinter Garden at a crossroads: Growth plan approved after small business shakeupRead full article: Winter Garden at a crossroads: Growth plan approved after small business shakeup
Lions on the road for the next four matches1 day agoOrlando City win big at home, hope 4-1 win propels team to better thingsRead full article: Orlando City win big at home, hope 4-1 win propels team to better things
Mt. Dora Mayor James Homich has proposed a joint planning agreement that would stop the conversion of rural lands to suburbanEfforts to preserve Lake County are underway, but is the proposed agreement legal?Read full article: Efforts to preserve Lake County are underway, but is the proposed agreement legal?
Incident happened around 9 p.m., deputies saidWorker killed after industrial dryer falls at Hilton Hotel in OrlandoRead full article: Worker killed after industrial dryer falls at Hilton Hotel in Orlando
FILE - The tail of a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 is shown as the plane prepares to take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Jan. 19, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrierRead full article: Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
Picture of the Florida State Capitol taken from South Monroe Street.Florida lawmakers set May special session to settle state budgetRead full article: Florida lawmakers set May special session to settle state budget
Hottest days since September 2025Sizzling start to May? Highs could soar into the mid-upper 90s in Central FloridaRead full article: Sizzling start to May? Highs could soar into the mid-upper 90s in Central Florida
Scattered storms could spark new fires1 day agoFire danger lingers in Central Florida as temperatures, rain chances riseRead full article: Fire danger lingers in Central Florida as temperatures, rain chances rise
SB 1134 establishes local DEI ban, takes effect in 20271 day agoFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis OKs 7 more laws. Here’s what each one doesRead full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis OKs 7 more laws. Here’s what each one does
Suspects traveled from Tampa to Deltona, sheriff’s office says1 day ago2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-oldRead full article: 2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-old
SB 488 takes effect on Oct. 11 day agoNew Florida license plate law takes effect this year. Here’s what to knowRead full article: New Florida license plate law takes effect this year. Here’s what to know
Generic cockroach (Images by Kasia and RaniRamli from Pixabay)1 day agoROACHES APLENTY: 7 more Central Florida restaurants close over pest problemsRead full article: ROACHES APLENTY: 7 more Central Florida restaurants close over pest problems
Homeowner says she never hired anyone to do the job 1 day ago‘It’s a pile of junk:’ Sanford woman returns home to missing drivewayRead full article: ‘It’s a pile of junk:’ Sanford woman returns home to missing driveway
FILE - This is a display of Kellogg's Froot Loops in a Costco in Pittsburgh, Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)Kellogg is putting toys back into some cereal boxes as a 'Toy Story 5' tie-inRead full article: Kellogg is putting toys back into some cereal boxes as a 'Toy Story 5' tie-in
Shown is marijuana at NJ Weedman's Joint dispensary in Trenton, N.J., Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)1 day agoTrump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shiftRead full article: Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
Up, up, and more expensive1 day agoDollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle East Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle East
State Road 46 in Geneva4 minutes agoFamily seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyRead full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
FILE - A no trespassing sign is displayed outside the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)15 minutes agoWill Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?Read full article: Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?
A general view of Bamenda, Cameroon, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Welba Yamo Pascal)26 minutes agoUS Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in CameroonRead full article: US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon
President Donald Trump arrives at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church, Friday, April 17, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)49 minutes agoTMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?Read full article: TMZ is flexing in Washington, with high-profile results. What took so long?
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jen Golbeck)55 minutes agoHow conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White HouseRead full article: How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House
This photo provided by Virginia Commonwealth University shows a model of a memorial and interment site displayed at the VCU Board of Visitors meeting in Richmond, Va., on Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Virginia Commonwealth University via AP)56 minutes agoVCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a wellRead full article: VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well
Near-record highs possible next weekWarm weekend ahead, but summer-like heat expected next weekRead full article: Warm weekend ahead, but summer-like heat expected next week
Phillip Duncan may have victimized child at Oakcrest Elementary, deputies sayVIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office saysRead full article: VIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on his agency's proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2027 at a Senate Appropriation subcommittee, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oilRead full article: US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
FILE - The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, on May 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishmentRead full article: Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
FILE - James Meredith looks at Aubrey James Norvell, background left partially hidden behind foliage, after being shot on a road near Hernando, Miss., June 6, 1966. (AP Photo/Jack Thornell, File)26 minutes agoJack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86Read full article: Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responds to a neighborhood close to the University of South Florida campus, Friday, April 24, 2026 in Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office via AP)19 minutes agoPolice identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is chargedRead full article: Police identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is charged
FILE - The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington on March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workersRead full article: Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers
This image provided by the U.S. National Science Foundations NOIRLab on Friday, April 24, 2026, shows Messier 104, a spiral galaxy nicknamed the Sombrero galaxy. (NSF NOIRLab via AP)The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in ChileRead full article: The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Foam party at AquaGlowAquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser showRead full article: Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser show
President Donald Trump speaks during an event on health care affordability in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)14 minutes agoAppeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegalRead full article: Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
Tilly Dowler poses in front of Buckingham Palace ahead of the London Marathon 2026 in London, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Mustakim Hasnath)AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London MarathonRead full article: AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
Paws for Peace Walk returns for its 15th year Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save livesRead full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save lives
Video from Volusia County Sheriff's Office of spring break crowds in Daytona Beach.Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break eventsRead full article: Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break events
A firefighter works the Brantley Highway 82 fire, Thursday, April 23, 2026, near Nahunta, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homesRead full article: Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes
Angelica Sanchez Bautista left baby in 100-degree heat19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guiltyRead full article: 19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guilty
No description availableMarion County principal struck by vehicle during carline procedures, district saysRead full article: Marion County principal struck by vehicle during carline procedures, district says
FILE - First lady Melania Trump arrives for the premiere of her movie, "Melania," at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehiveRead full article: What's all the buzz about? Melania Trump is growing the White House honey program with a new beehive
FILE - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses students at Harvard University, March 30, 2026, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for WarshRead full article: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
