Florida Senate presses on with ‘don’t say gay’ bill, ignoring protests
Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is poised for final approval, despite a backlash that included Saturday Night Live ripping the legislation and students across the state walking out of classes...
View ArticleMan arrested for attacking woman in Orlando airport restroom: affidavit
Police arrested a 24-year-old man Sunday for allegedly attacking a woman at knifepoint in a restroom at the Orlando International Airport.
View ArticleRain coming Tuesday afternoon in Orlando, heat in high 80s this week
After Monday’s heat and rain, Tuesday’s forecast is more of the same.
View ArticleDaytona Beach police seek ‘person of interest’ in deaths of couple found with...
A married couple was found dead and with their throats slashed Sunday, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department, which released video of a person of interest in the case on Tuesday.
View ArticleDashcam shows Florida trooper hit car headed for Skyway Bridge full of 10K...
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is home and recovering after she used her vehicle to block a rogue driver that was speeding towards a pedestrian event taking place on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the...
View ArticleFlorida lawmakers approve ‘don’t say gay’ bill; DeSantis expected to sign it
The Florida Senate gave final approval Tuesday to limiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, sending what critics call the “don’t say gay” bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
View ArticleCentral Florida woman pays over $8 a gallon at a Cocoa gas pump: report
A Central Florida woman claims she was ripped off at Cocoa gas pump and paid $8 per gallon for regular gasoline, according to a local news outlet.
View ArticleAfter nationwide rise in catalytic converter thefts, Orlando cops on alert
With a nationwide increase of catalytic converter thefts, Orlando is on alert.
View ArticleFatal motorcycle crash in Volusia leaves troopers with questions
A motorcycle rider died in a crash overnight on a Volusia County roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleMother arrested in death of 4-year-old at Kissimmee resort
The mother of a child found dead at the Star Island Resort in Kissimmee is now accused of killing her, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said.
View ArticleUCF’s Richard Lapchick is our Central Floridian of the Year
For most of his life, Richard Lapchick has been aware of the cruelty and hatred provoked by bigotry. Resisting it is a fight he's still up for.
View ArticleDisney: Magic Kingdom back in parade mode with return of ‘Festival of Fantasy’
Crowds turn out for return of 'Disney Festival of Fantasy' at Magic Kingdom.
View ArticleHate groups decline as extremist ideas go mainstream, researchers say
Proud Boys membership grows even as fewer organized hate groups remain active.
View ArticleChapek says Disney opposes ‘don’t say gay’ law, will meet with DeSantis
Disney DEO Bob Chapek told shareholders Wednesday the company quietly opposed Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill and that he would meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis about it.
View ArticleMan arrested in stabbing of 72-year-old Orlando hotel clerk during robbery,...
Orlando police arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a 73-year-old hotel clerk during a robbery last week.
View ArticleFlorida lawmakers agree to 1-month gas tax break, right before governor’s...
Drivers in Florida could get some relief at the pump through a one-month $200 million gas tax break agreed to by state lawmakers Wednesday night.
View ArticleStorms inbound for Orlando before 40-degree cold front Saturday night
Thursday is forecast for another day of high heat and lots of rain ahead of this weekend’s cold front.
View ArticleTeen boy, woman killed in Titusville drive-by shooting, police say
A 17-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman were killed in a home Wednesday night after a drive-by shooting, according to Titusville police.
View ArticleMan suspected in west Orange killing arrested in Boston, deputies say
A suspect authorities say is responsible for killing a man in the county’s west end last August was arrested, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday.
View ArticleFlorida lawmakers approve DeSantis ‘anti-woke’ plan for schools, businesses
Florida lawmakers approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan Thursday to combat “woke” ideology in corporate trainings and school lessons. The legislation bans teaching that a person is “inherently racist,...
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