Man walking into oncoming traffic killed on Florida’s Turnpike
A 54-year-old man was hit by a vehicle early Saturday morning after walking into northbound lanes on Florida’s Turnpike and was pronounced dead on the scene, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
View ArticlePolk deputies searching for 3 men caught on video moving body
Detectives are looking for three suspects who were caught on video carrying the body of a homicide victim out of a home earlier this week in Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
View Article1 dead in I-4 crash near Winter Park, FHP says
The crash involving two cars happened minutes north of Downtown Orlando on I-4 West around 5:40 p.m. and the victim later died at the hospital, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
View Article1 dead in crash near North Orange Blossom Trail, FHP says
One person died in a crash at the intersection between Rose Avenue and Edgewater Drive early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleFPL joins Duke Energy in reporting higher-than-expected fuel costs
Florida Power & Light on Friday became the second utility to notify state regulators that it continues to face higher costs for natural gas.
View Article7-year-old girl killed by grandmother driving van in Lake County, troopers say
A 7-year-old girl was killed by her grandmother driving a van Sunday in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleChances of thunderstorms remain Monday afternoon, with evening cold front on way
Another day of thunderstorms is inbound for Central Florida but a cold front is moving into the area bringing temperatures down into the 50s Tuesday night.
View Article2 hurt in Volusia County boat crash
Two people were injured in a Sunday morning boat crash in Volusia County, according to news outlets.
View ArticleSemi truck catches fire on I-95 near Daytona Beach
A semi-truck caught fire early Monday on southbound Interstate 95 near the Daytona Beach exit, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View Article12-year-old boy hurt on new SeaWorld roller coaster, report shows
A 12-year-old boy was injured on Ice Breaker, SeaWorld’s newest roller coaster, before the ride’s official opening in February.
View ArticleDeSantis to call special session in May on homeowners insurance crisis
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a special session of the Legislature in May to deal with the state’s soaring homeowners insurance rates.
View ArticleVal Demings presents OPD with $1.2M in federal funds for body cams
Val Demings presented OPD with $1.2 million in federal funds for body cameras — one of ten earmarks for her district this year.
View ArticleOrlando Free Fall ride operators altered safety features before teen’s death,...
The Orlando Free Fall drop tower changed sensors on the ride, “resulting in it being unsafe,” Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said.
View ArticleHostage situation unfolding at Hungry Howie’s in Altamonte Springs, police say
Police officers are negotiating with a suspect barricaded inside the Hungry Howie’s Pizza restaurant in Altamonte Springs.
View ArticleProbe of guard’s killing at Orange hotel led to partner’s arrest on license...
Steven Lehman of Blackwater Protection Agency LLC is accused of operating as a security guard without a license.
View ArticleCold front through Central Florida to drop temperatures into 50s
Temperatures are cooling down Tuesday evening into the mid-50s.
View ArticleU.S. Coast Guard calls off search for man who jumped off cruise ship: report
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its search for a person who was said to have jumped off Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras cruise ship on the way back to Port Canaveral.
View ArticleAuthorities find missing man alive in woods day after falling out of canoe...
A man who went missing in Lake County after the canoe he was in reportedly overturned has been found alive a day later in the woods, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleDisney World lifts mask requirement for fully vaccinated guests across the...
Walt Disney World has lifted its rule requiring masks on enclosed transportation at the resort.
View ArticleTheme park design company looking to hire local talent for new Orlando office
A theme park attractions designer plans to open a studio in Orlando and hire local talent to staff it.
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