Deputies killing of Jayden Baez met with outrage at candlelight vigil
Community members called for the resignation of Osceola County Sheriff Marcos López at a vigil held for a 20-year-old man deputies fatally shot last month.
View ArticleHurricane Facts: What if a major storm hits Orlando?
Meteorologists and community leaders are asking residents to get ready for hurricane season but is Orlando ready if a major storm comes?
View ArticleFirst hurricane season? Don’t panic. Are you a Floridian? Maybe take it more...
New to Florida? Here is practical advice for your first hurricane season. Storm veteran? You can never be too prepared.
View ArticleCentral Florida man dies after bonfire explosion, deputies say
A Central Florida man is dead after what looks to be an accidental explosion during an outdoor party with a bonfire, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleFatal crash between 2 pickups closes S.R. 44 in Lake County
A 21-year-old woman died in a crash between two pickup trucks on State Road 44 in Lake County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleOrange deputy resigned facing firing over pointing gun at Lyft driver,...
Orange County Deputy Troy Heyer resigned from the Sheriff’s Office nearly two years after he was accused of pointing a gun at a Lyft driver.
View ArticleOrlando police: 10-year-old girl shot, killed woman after fight
Orlando police say a 10-year-old girl was taken into custody Monday night after she shot and killed a woman following a fight.
View ArticleAgatha couldn’t pull an Otto: Hurricanes crossing from one ocean to another a...
Hurricane season hasn’t officially begun and yet a new hurricane first almost took place.
View ArticleFormer Pacific hurricane has 70% odds reforming; 2nd potential system appears...
The first day of hurricane season is off to a rousing start all around Florida with a former Pacific hurricane having increased odds of reforming and a second system developing just off Florida’s east...
View Article1 person injured after shooting leads to crash in Orlando: report
One person was injured in a crash after a Tuesday night shooting in south Orlando, according to news outlets.
View ArticleTeen woman shot, killed in Orange County neighborhood, authorities say
A woman was shot and killed early Wednesday in an Orange County neighborhood, according to deputies.
View ArticleThunderstorm odds lessen Wednesday, but could rise this weekend
Thunderstorm chances begin to lower Wednesday, but could rise by this weekend depending on tropical weather.
View ArticleBeachline back open, traffic heavy after multivehicle crash
A multivehicle crash on the Beachline shut down all eastbound lanes and limited westbound traffic to one lane on Wednesday morning.
View ArticleAs hurricane season starts, feds want to revise building codes
The initiative, approved by the National Climate Task Force earlier this year, comes amid signs that coastal communities should brace themselves for more intense storms.
View ArticleOrlando shooting by 10-year-old stemmed from argument over social media,...
The girl’s mother, Lakrisha Isaac, is facing a charge of manslaughter by culpable negligence in the killing of Lashun Rodgers on Mercy Drive.
View ArticleFlorida Democratic legislators double down on call to DeSantis to declare...
Central Florida democratic legislators and activists called for stronger leadership in tackling the climate crisis on Wednesday as the state and the world prepare for more challenges.
View ArticleTitusville officer charged with manslaughter in shooting death of fleeing man
A Titusville police officer was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he shot and killed a man who was running away from him.
View ArticleMount Dora police chief resigns after less than 2 years on the job
Mount Dora Police Chief Brett Meade abruptly resigns for unclear reasons.
View ArticleDriest day of the week forecast today in Orlando ahead of an uncertain weekend
Thursday is forecast is looking to be a dry day but less certainty is held for the weekend.
View ArticleGay Days returns to Disney World amid ‘don’t say gay’ controversy
Gay Days returns to Orlando on Thursday as debate continues over the state’s so-called “don’t say gay” law.
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