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First look: SeaWorld’s new Ice Breaker coaster cool with airtime

Ice Breaker, SeaWorld Orlando’s new roller coaster, may surprise riders with its amount of airtime.

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As officials denounce Nazi rallies in Orlando, DeSantis accuses political...

Ron DeSantis accused Democrats who called for him to denounce the neo-Nazis — as fellow Republican office-holders including U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and state House Speaker Chris Sprowls had already done —...

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Hottest day in weeks! Orlando temps forecast to peak at 82 degrees

Heat is returning to Central Florida in a big way Thursday as temperature peaks hit their highest levels in over a week.

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Body of Lake County construction worker, 27, recovered after cave-in at...

The body of a construction worker trapped Wednesday at a bridge site in Lady Lake was recovered early Thursday morning, according to Lake County officials.

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Islamic State leader killed during US raid in Syria

The leader of the violent Islamic State group was killed Thursday, blowing himself up along with members of his family during an overnight raid carried out by U.S. special operations forces in...

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Legislative redistricting lines win approval, head to Supreme Court review

New legislative lines in the once-a-decade redistricting process are headed to the Florida Supreme Court for review, while a new congressional map remains on hold after a move by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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2 charged in slaying of 78-year-old man at CVS in Orange County

Deputies arrested two people they suspect are responsible for killing Uken Cummings, according to Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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Domestic violence case against former Winter Park police chief dropped

Prosecutors have dropped their case against Michael Deal, who resigned as Winter Park’s police chief after his domestic violence arrest.

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Florida gets $740.4 million boost for rental assistance

Florida received an additional $740.4 million from the federal government for its emergency rental assistance program, OUR Florida.

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Florida woman dead after multivehicle crash on Volusia County highway

A Florida man is dead after a Sunday night crash on a Volusia County highway involving three vehicles.

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NASA, NOAA to get new weather eyes in the sky with March launch from Cape...

Soon, weather scientists will have an even stronger pair of eyes in the sky once a new advanced weather satellite launches this March.

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CSX train hauling rocks hits, kills pedestrian in Florida

A person was struck and killed Thursday night by a freight train in Marion County, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

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18-month-old drowns in Indian River

A toddler drowned last week in the Indian River in Brevard County, leaving deputies with questions.

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Warm Friday forecast for Orlando, but sweater weather is on its way

Another day of February heat is forecast in Orlando, but it shouldn’t last long as a front moves into the area bringing storms and cold air.

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Suspect wearing ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ mask threatened DeLand bank with hammer,...

A suspect wearing a Sonic the Hedgehog mask robbed a DeLand bank Wednesday threatening violence with a hammer, according to authorities.

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Sanford firefighter to be sentenced next week in U.S. Capitol riot

A Sanford firefighter will face sentencing Wednesday after pleading guilty last year to participating in the U.S. Capitol riot.

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Joel Greenberg wants federal judge to delay his sentencing again

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg plans to again ask to delay his sentencing for sex trafficking and other crimes.

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Orlando Jewish Federation in line for $150K security system upgrade amid...

The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando is slated to will receive a new security system worth $150,000 for its campus.

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Neo-Nazi group’s leader among 3 arrested in attack at Orlando demonstration

Three members of the neo-Nazi group National Socialist Movement face charges stemming from a rally near UCF last weekend.

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Florida reports 1,324 deaths, 132,622 cases this week

Deaths are up but cases are down this week in Florida as the omicron surge subsides, according to the Florida Department of Health.

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