'Project Opioid' to help businesses fight drug crisis with $2.7 million grant
Project Opioid, in partnership with CareerSource, is rolling out a 2.7 million dollar grant that will help local businesses and faith groups fight the opioid pandemic.
Project Opioid, in partnership with CareerSource, is rolling out a 2.7 million dollar grant that will help local businesses and faith groups fight the opioid pandemic.
Police: Drunk driver cuts through yard, flips SUV
A man was arrested in Melbourne after leading police on a wild chase while impaired, officers said.
A man was arrested in Melbourne after leading police on a wild chase while impaired, officers said.
Algae proteins partially restore blind man’s vision, study says
A new study using algae proteins and specially engineered goggles successfully restored a blind man's partial vision, according to a new study.
A new study using algae proteins and specially engineered goggles successfully restored a blind man's partial vision, according to a new study.
Georgia deputy demoted after K-9 officer’s death in hot car
Officials say the former Georgia sergeant left the K-9 officer in the car when he went home. When he woke up the next day, he found the dog dead.
Officials say the former Georgia sergeant left the K-9 officer in the car when he went home. When he woke up the next day, he found the dog dead.
'Darth Vader House' hits Houston market, on sale for $4.3 million
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
You don’t know the power of the dark side! But for $4.3 million, you most likely will as one massive Houston home just hit the market.
Crews find 1913 letter in Stroh's beer bottle during Michigan Central Station restoration
A Stroh's beer bottle found inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit had a note in it from 1913.
A Stroh's beer bottle found inside Michigan Central Station in Detroit had a note in it from 1913.
Walmart partners with schools to open COVID-19 vaccine clinics for adolescents
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.
Walmart said it has worked with local school districts to open vaccine clinics in Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Pennsylvania. It hopes to open additional clinics in the coming weeks.
VIDEO: Houston Astros, LA Dodgers fans fight in the stands at Minute Maid Park
Video posted to social media shows at least four fans dressed in Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers gear fighting in the stands at Minute Maid Park.
Video posted to social media shows at least four fans dressed in Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers gear fighting in the stands at Minute Maid Park.
SpaceX launches 29th Starlink mission launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX has successfully launched the 29th mission of the constellation of networked satellites known as Starlink.
SpaceX has successfully launched the 29th mission of the constellation of networked satellites known as Starlink.
DeSantis: Florida teachers, principals to get $1,000 bonuses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday visited a school in Sarasota where he thanked teachers for the sacrifice during a difficult school year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday visited a school in Sarasota where he thanked teachers for the sacrifice during a difficult school year.
Veteran, wife gifted mortgage-free home
A veteran and his wife got to take a first walk-through of a home gifted to them by Chase Bank and Building Homes for Heroes.
A veteran and his wife got to take a first walk-through of a home gifted to them by Chase Bank and Building Homes for Heroes.
New gym coming to Rosemont Community Center
A new gymnasium is almost complete in Orlando. On Wednesday, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Robert Stewart helped paint a wall inside the new Rosemont Community Center facility.
A new gymnasium is almost complete in Orlando. On Wednesday, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Robert Stewart helped paint a wall inside the new Rosemont Community Center facility.
Warning about mosquito-borne virus
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne illness. One Central Florida county has issued a warning that the virus has been detected in chickens, but there are some steps you can take to minimize mosquito infestations.
Eastern equine encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne illness. One Central Florida county has issued a warning that the virus has been detected in chickens, but there are some steps you can take to minimize mosquito infestations.
Local teenager hopes to inspire kids through chess
Evan Mathura has been playing chess since he was 5 years old. Now 17, he is the president of the chess club at Windermere High School. A month ago it became his mission to spread the beauty of chess by paying it forward to as many kids as possible.
Evan Mathura has been playing chess since he was 5 years old. Now 17, he is the president of the chess club at Windermere High School. A month ago it became his mission to spread the beauty of chess by paying it forward to as many kids as possible.
Race for Congress heats up in Central Florida
After U.S. Rep. Val Demings announced she is exploring a run for the U.S. Senate against, at least two candidate have emerged as a possible replacement for Demings. State Sen. Randolph Bracy on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Florida's 10th congressional district and on Wednesday, former State Attorney Aramis Ayala threw her hat in the race.
After U.S. Rep. Val Demings announced she is exploring a run for the U.S. Senate against, at least two candidate have emerged as a possible replacement for Demings. State Sen. Randolph Bracy on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Florida's 10th congressional district and on Wednesday, former State Attorney Aramis Ayala threw her hat in the race.
Seminole County to close two COVID-19 vaccine sites in June
Seminole County says it will close its Oviedo Mall and Sanford North Branch Library vaccine sites on June 19.
Seminole County says it will close its Oviedo Mall and Sanford North Branch Library vaccine sites on June 19.
Winner of Heinz Head Burger Artist contest will receive $25K, condiments for life
Do you have an eye for condiments? You could be named Heinz’s Head Burger Artist, which gets you $25,000, input on the next Heinz condiment, an opportunity to travel to taste-test the best burger in the U.S. and free condiments for life.
Do you have an eye for condiments? You could be named Heinz’s Head Burger Artist, which gets you $25,000, input on the next Heinz condiment, an opportunity to travel to taste-test the best burger in the U.S. and free condiments for life.
SpaceX completes first round of Starlink launches; still dozens more to go
SpaceX kept up their busy pace at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites and completing the first round of the constellation.
SpaceX kept up their busy pace at Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites and completing the first round of the constellation.
Disneyland Resort to reopen to out-of-state visitors beginning June 15
As the state of California continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday that they will reopen the park to out-of-state guests beginning June 15.
As the state of California continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday that they will reopen the park to out-of-state guests beginning June 15.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.