Annual Orlando parade honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.โs legacy
Read full article: Annual Orlando parade honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.โs legacyHundreds gathered in downtown Orlando for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade, kicking off a weekend of celebrations across Central Florida honoring the civil rights leaderโs legacy.
Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the state
Read full article: Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the stateAn Orlando man faces over 500 years in prison after he was accused of "flooding" the state of New York with firearms.
Hurricane Hunters set to investigate storm that could bring snow to the South
Read full article: Hurricane Hunters set to investigate storm that could bring snow to the SouthFollowing an Arctic blast that sent most of Central Florida to freezing or below, a second system could bring snow to parts of the Southeast, including the Florida panhandle. Hurricane Hunters are investigating.
Defibrillator gifted to Universal Orlando Boys & Girls Club
Read full article: Defibrillator gifted to Universal Orlando Boys & Girls ClubEvery year, an estimated 23,000 kids in the U.S. suffer a cardiac arrest, but a nonprofit is working to change that through education, equipment and free heart screenings.
Car crashes into building along East Colonial Drive in Orlando
Read full article: Car crashes into building along East Colonial Drive in OrlandoCrews responded to a building along East Colonial Drive on Friday afternoon after a car came crashing through, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
70-year-old woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy coaster at Universal Orlando, report says
Read full article: 70-year-old woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy coaster at Universal Orlando, report saysA 70-year-old woman died after losing consciousness while riding the Revenge of the Mummy attraction at Universal Studios in November, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter
Read full article: Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winterTourists are bundling up and warming shelters have opened as Florida experiences its coldest weather of the winter season.
WATCH LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos talks weekend weather, next cold blast
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos talks weekend weather, next cold blastAfter a brief warmup this weekend, another cold front brings rain chances followed by another round of chilly mornings early next week.
Floridaโs the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But thereโs a catch
Read full article: Floridaโs the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But thereโs a catchA new study released this week by moveBuddha has revealed the top destinations for movers across the country โ and it turns out that the Sunshine State is ranked No. 1.
Why you may want to run your pool overnight in Florida when itโs freezing
Read full article: Why you may want to run your pool overnight in Florida when itโs freezingPeople in some Central Florida counties may want to run their pool pumps overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Here's what pool experts say to do.
Rep. Frost: ICE has made โpretty largeโ hotel reservations in Central Florida
Read full article: Rep. Frost: ICE has made โpretty largeโ hotel reservations in Central FloridaIn a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D - FL) responded to rumors about a heavy presence of agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Central Florida by saying he can confirm that the agency has deployed agents here and that ICE has made โpretty largeโ hotel reservations in the area.
Florida audit reveals school voucher system cost millions
Read full article: Florida audit reveals school voucher system cost millionsThe Florida Senate this week unanimously advanced SB 318, a proposal aimed at fixing the way Floridaโs $4.3 billion voucher program is funded and monitored.
Hereโs the most cost-effective temperature to keep your Florida home, FPL says
Read full article: Hereโs the most cost-effective temperature to keep your Florida home, FPL saysWith a sharp cold front moving through Central Florida on Thursday night, Florida Power & Light has released some tips about how to save on heating costs.
Rolling Loud 2026: โWorldโs largest Hip-Hop festivalโ releases Orlando lineup
Read full article: Rolling Loud 2026: โWorldโs largest Hip-Hop festivalโ releases Orlando lineupRolling Loud, billing itself as the worldโs largest Hip-Hop festival, is out with a lineup for its inaugural Orlando visit.
Americaโs best food destinations, ranked. This Florida city is No. 4
Read full article: Americaโs best food destinations, ranked. This Florida city is No. 4This week, Tripadvisor revealed the top-rated food destinations in America, and it turns out that two Florida cities managed to make the top 10.
Pipes, pets, plants and cars: How to prepare your vehicle for Arctic invasion
Read full article: Pipes, pets, plants and cars: How to prepare your vehicle for Arctic invasionFriday is still a workday for a lot of us despite Martin Luther King Day approaching next Monday. We'll need to not only make sure our vehicles are warmed up, but drivable! Here's a common issue when temps drop as fast as they are likely for the end of the week.
Flu cases โhighโ in Florida. These are the counties with reported outbreaks
Read full article: Flu cases โhighโ in Florida. These are the counties with reported outbreaksOnce again, itโs flu season in Florida, and most areas of the state have seen gains in the number of people whoโve caught the bug.
Coldest weather to hit Central Florida in over 1,000 days. When was the last time this happened?
Read full article: Coldest weather to hit Central Florida in over 1,000 days. When was the last time this happened?This cold event is slated to be the strongest push of freezing conditions we've seen in a few years.
WATCH LIVE: Tracking the coming Florida freeze and how to protect your plants, pipes and people
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Tracking the coming Florida freeze and how to protect your plants, pipes and peopleColder air is moving in, and for many areas, that means itโs time to start thinking about plant protection. With temperatures expected to dip low enough for frost or even freezing conditions, what you do now could make all the difference for your garden.
โIโm very optimistic:โ Florida bill banning recreational nitrous oxide sales gives family hope
Read full article: โIโm very optimistic:โ Florida bill banning recreational nitrous oxide sales gives family hopeHB 1341โand its companion bill in the Senateโwould make it illegal for licensed dealers to sell any amount of nitrous oxide from the dealerโs premises. The prohibition, however, would not apply to places like grocery stores or supermarkets, where nitrous oxide is used in products as a propellant.
Gene Simmons, The Fray to headline 2026 Seven Seas Food Festival concert lineup at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: Gene Simmons, The Fray to headline 2026 Seven Seas Food Festival concert lineup at SeaWorld OrlandoSpanning six decades of music, the lineup includes genres from pop, hip-hop, rap and country to classic rock, alternative, hard rock, punk, Christian and Latin.
Dollars & Sense: Student loan garnishments are back. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Student loan garnishments are back. Hereโs what to knowGarnishments were suspended during the global pandemic but now, theyโre back and a lot of folks are about to receive some unpleasant news.
Irish dance champions bringing โA Taste of Irelandโ to Central Florida
Read full article: Irish dance champions bringing โA Taste of Irelandโ to Central FloridaIrish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
Rain on the way to Central Florida, but focus is on lingering COLD BLAST that will follow
Read full article: Rain on the way to Central Florida, but focus is on lingering COLD BLAST that will followCentral Florida will see a brief round of much needed showers, but it will quickly be followed by a sharp surge of cold air!
How many times have alligators attacked people in Florida? Hereโs the answer
Read full article: How many times have alligators attacked people in Florida? Hereโs the answerFlorida has plenty of alligators, though state officials have revealed just how many times they've attack people in the state.
Rejected for the My Safe Florida Home program? This bill would make it easier to get a second chance
Read full article: Rejected for the My Safe Florida Home program? This bill would make it easier to get a second chancePeople who have been rejected from getting Florida government help to hurricane-proof their homes may get a second chance under a bill filed by an Orlando-area lawmaker.
Here are the big attractions coming to Central Floridaโs theme park landscape in 2026
Read full article: Here are the big attractions coming to Central Floridaโs theme park landscape in 2026From SeaWorld Orlandoโs groundbreaking SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep to exciting ride refurbishments and fresh experiences at Walt Disney World, the region is set for a year of unforgettable fun.
Orlando Bloom to swing through Orlando in March for MEGACON
Read full article: Orlando Bloom to swing through Orlando in March for MEGACONMegaCon is adding a fifth member of the Fellowship of the Ring to its annual convention in Orlando. Orlando Bloom will join his โLord of the Ringsโ co-stars on Saturday, March 21 as part of the four-day pop culture convention.
These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30s
Read full article: These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30sTemperatures on Friday dropped to their lowest in a while, and we expect more cold weather on the way starting Sunday and into next week. Shelters for people who need to stay somewhere warmer are available across Central Florida.
These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30s
Read full article: These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30sTemperatures are expected to start dropping Thursday through the weekend as a cold front sends lows across Central Florida into the 30s for Friday. Some counties in our area are already announcing when cold weather shelters will open for the weekend.
Need allergy relief? Hereโs how this cold blast could alter pollen numbers in Central Florida
Read full article: Need allergy relief? Hereโs how this cold blast could alter pollen numbers in Central FloridaA blast of rain followed by much colder air could bring a noticeable dip to pollen levels across Central Florida.
Bebe Rexha, Shaggy to headline 2026 concert lineup for Universal Mardi Gras
Read full article: Bebe Rexha, Shaggy to headline 2026 concert lineup for Universal Mardi GrasRunning Feb. 7 through April 4, the annual event promises a lively parade inspired by New Orleans, more than 40 international food offerings, and live concerts by top artists on select nights.
Regina Hill challenges Shan Rose in court over District 5 election results
Read full article: Regina Hill challenges Shan Rose in court over District 5 election resultsA judge on Tuesday will review a lawsuit filed by former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill against Commissioner Shan Rose over the results of of the District 5 race.
Can you eat while driving in Florida? Hereโs what the law says
Read full article: Can you eat while driving in Florida? Hereโs what the law saysPlenty of drivers have been there: pulling through a fast-food drive-thru to pick up a bite to eat on route to their destination. But is it legal to munch on the go?
City of Orlando advances plans for permanent Pulse memorial
Read full article: City of Orlando advances plans for permanent Pulse memorialThe city of Orlando is taking another step forward in its plans to build a permanent memorial at the site of the Pulse nightclub, nearly a decade to the day after the mass shooting in the city.
Trooper Steve on Patrol talks โleft-lane campingโ
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol talks โleft-lane campingโWhile it may not feel dangerous in the moment, driving slowly in the left lane can actually contribute to congestion, aggressive driving, and even crashes as faster-moving vehicles are forced to pass on the right or weave through traffic.
Kids absent from school too much? Florida lawmakers file bills to stop that
Read full article: Kids absent from school too much? Florida lawmakers file bills to stop thatTruancy is a significant issue across Central Florida, where six countiesโFlagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola and Volusiaโhave rates above the state average for students missing 21 or more days. To intervene early, legislators are considering HB 1181 and SB 1190, which would create a mandatory alert system. This system would require school districts to notify parents when students reach truancy levels.
Here are the biggest concerts, music festivals coming to Central Florida in 2026
Read full article: Here are the biggest concerts, music festivals coming to Central Florida in 2026Major acts are poised to keep Central Floridaโs concert streak going in 2026, with a packed calendar taking shape as the region readies for another year of bigโname shows.
This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, thereโs one city thatโs better than the rest.
โComing together and standing together:โ Orlando honors MLKโs legacy with march and vigil
Read full article: โComing together and standing together:โ Orlando honors MLKโs legacy with march and vigilEvery year around this time, communities come together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose commitment to nonviolence and equality helped shape the world we live in today.
Let the cooldown begin. Below average temps, winds, and rip currents for Central Florida
Read full article: Let the cooldown begin. Below average temps, winds, and rip currents for Central FloridaOur cold front is just about through, and as we wander deeper into Sunday evening skies will begin to really clear and temperatures will drop fairly sharp into Monday morning. Winds are also forecast to pick up. How long will these conditions linger, and what's ahead for your Wednesday with a quick look ahead.
Cold front on Sunday: Windy weather, dipping temps, and high beach hazards
Read full article: Cold front on Sunday: Windy weather, dipping temps, and high beach hazardsA strong cold front is moving through Central Florida, bringing lower temperatures, gusty winds, and beach hazards. Meteorologist Michelle Morgan explains what to expect in the days ahead.
Get ready... winter could finally take over our weather in Central Florida
Read full article: Get ready... winter could finally take over our weather in Central FloridaTomorrow's cold front brings little in the way of moisture or rainfall, but one thing it does seem to guarantee is the turning of the corner towards average if not consistent below average morning low's and afternoon high's! Here are the details
Orange Center families to vote on schoolโs charter conversion
Read full article: Orange Center families to vote on schoolโs charter conversionA big decision is coming for families at one Central Florida elementary school. Parents at Orange Center Elementary are being asked to vote on whether to keep the school as a traditional public school or convert it into a charter.
Orlando Magic lose to Philadelphia despite 76ersโ poor 3-point shooting
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose to Philadelphia despite 76ersโ poor 3-point shootingThe Orlando Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots, after Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, and Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds.
โItโs not free:โ Venezuelans in Central Florida living in limbo as they watch situation at home
Read full article: โItโs not free:โ Venezuelans in Central Florida living in limbo as they watch situation at homeIn the wake of the United Statesโ ouster of the now former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trumpโs administration officials have suggested it is safe for Venezuelans living in exile to return to their home country. One man we talked to says while Maduro is no longer in power, his regime still is.
Monster Jam event in Orlando features JCBโs Digatron, driver Tristan England
Read full article: Monster Jam event in Orlando features JCBโs Digatron, driver Tristan EnglandA fan appreciation event featuring JCBโs Digatron monster truck and driver Tristan England took place recently in Orlando, building excitement for the upcoming Monster Jam weekend.