Historic freeze threatens Florida crops and gardens
A rare hard freeze is expected to bring temperatures into the 20s across parts of Central Florida for three consecutive nights, raising concerns for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners.
A rare hard freeze is expected to bring temperatures into the 20s across parts of Central Florida for three consecutive nights, raising concerns for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners.
Cold impact on electric vehicle: Won't go as far, experts say
Expert say it's not a good idea to take an electric vehicle on a long trip during a cold weather. EV batteries don't work as well when the weather drops and the range reduces.
Expert say it's not a good idea to take an electric vehicle on a long trip during a cold weather. EV batteries don't work as well when the weather drops and the range reduces.
Winter weather tips: How to prepare you car in freezing temps
With below freezing temperature underway, cold weather can affect your car. Joe Cox with Joe's Auto Repair in Longwood discussed tips to best care for your battery and tires. Batteries can fail to work in colder weather, so it's important to get your battery tested. If your tire pressure drops, visit a mechanic or gas station to get more air.
With below freezing temperature underway, cold weather can affect your car. Joe Cox with Joe's Auto Repair in Longwood discussed tips to best care for your battery and tires. Batteries can fail to work in colder weather, so it's important to get your battery tested. If your tire pressure drops, visit a mechanic or gas station to get more air.
Rescued black bears stay warm at the Central Florida Zoo
Two rescued black bears are staying warm in their outdoor habitat at the Central Florida Zoo. Florida black bears are given resources to build their own nests.
Two rescued black bears are staying warm in their outdoor habitat at the Central Florida Zoo. Florida black bears are given resources to build their own nests.
Man arrested after bomb threat at Ormond Beach synagogue, police say
A 57-year-old man is accused of making a bomb threat against the Temple Beth-El synagogue in Ormond Beach, according to police.
A 57-year-old man is accused of making a bomb threat against the Temple Beth-El synagogue in Ormond Beach, according to police.
Contentious town hall draws criticism and support for Rep. Cory Mills
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills faced sharp criticism and vocal support during a packed town hall Wednesday night in New Smyrna Beach as he campaigns for reelection amid multiple investigations.
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills faced sharp criticism and vocal support during a packed town hall Wednesday night in New Smyrna Beach as he campaigns for reelection amid multiple investigations.
Florida cold snap raises concern for icy roads
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is gearing up for this weekend’s cold with 14 spray rigs, seven spreader trucks, and about 8,200 gallons of brine to prepare roads for the cold weather. FDOT is also using sensors on roads and bridges to help them keep the roads safe. For severe cold weather, crews keep an eye on temps to determine if ice is forming on roads or bridges.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is gearing up for this weekend’s cold with 14 spray rigs, seven spreader trucks, and about 8,200 gallons of brine to prepare roads for the cold weather. FDOT is also using sensors on roads and bridges to help them keep the roads safe. For severe cold weather, crews keep an eye on temps to determine if ice is forming on roads or bridges.
Florida teen held without charges highlights ICE detention concerns
An Orange County high school student spent more than two weeks in jail despite facing no criminal charges, raising new concerns about how immigration detainees are being held and the cost to local taxpayers.
An Orange County high school student spent more than two weeks in jail despite facing no criminal charges, raising new concerns about how immigration detainees are being held and the cost to local taxpayers.
Doctor shoots woman before turning gun on self, deputies say
Authorities are releasing new details about the man who they say shot a woman in Windermere before killing himself, identifying him as a 67-year-old doctor.
Authorities are releasing new details about the man who they say shot a woman in Windermere before killing himself, identifying him as a 67-year-old doctor.
Abused dog gains strength as recovery continues, owners charged
A dog found severely malnourished after being adopted from a shelter is showing signs of recovery, as the people accused of abusing her face criminal charges, authorities said.
A dog found severely malnourished after being adopted from a shelter is showing signs of recovery, as the people accused of abusing her face criminal charges, authorities said.
Challenger disaster remembered as Artemis II sits on launch pad
The 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster comes as NASA prepares for its next major step in human spaceflight. The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards, monitoring systems, and launch rules are designed to prevent a repeat of past failures.
The 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster comes as NASA prepares for its next major step in human spaceflight. The Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon, is currently on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Like Challenger four decades ago, the rocket is facing freezing temperatures, though officials say modern safeguards, monitoring systems, and launch rules are designed to prevent a repeat of past failures.
More than 100 vultures found dead at Blue Spring State Park
State wildlife officials are investigating the deaths of more than 100 vultures at Blue Spring State Park, the latest incident linked to the ongoing spread of avian influenza in Florida.
State wildlife officials are investigating the deaths of more than 100 vultures at Blue Spring State Park, the latest incident linked to the ongoing spread of avian influenza in Florida.
Florida teen held without charges highlights ICE detention concerns
An Orange County high school student spent more than two weeks in jail despite facing no criminal charges, raising new concerns about how immigration detainees are being held and the cost to local taxpayers.
An Orange County high school student spent more than two weeks in jail despite facing no criminal charges, raising new concerns about how immigration detainees are being held and the cost to local taxpayers.
High winds, cold threaten Mount Dora Arts Festival
A blast of cold air and strong winds forecast for central Florida is disrupting plans for the Mount Dora Arts Festival, with nearly two dozen artists canceling over safety concerns.
A blast of cold air and strong winds forecast for central Florida is disrupting plans for the Mount Dora Arts Festival, with nearly two dozen artists canceling over safety concerns.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Embracing home schooling, charter schools with school choice
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Assisting DHS with enforcement'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Cold weather could impact at Central Florida theme parks
When you come to amusement parks, the thrills and the excitement may be enough to keep you warm, but for roller coasters the chill could cause your ride to be delayed.
When you come to amusement parks, the thrills and the excitement may be enough to keep you warm, but for roller coasters the chill could cause your ride to be delayed.
Standoff with suspect ends hours after domestic-related shooting
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A standoff between law enforcement officers and a man suspected of shooting a woman in a domestic incident in Windermere is over, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
Officers open fire on man stabbing himself in Orange City: Police
Authorities in Volusia County shot a man in the parking lot of a bank in Orange City ON Thursday evening after witnesses said he was stabbing himself and brandishing a weapon.
Authorities in Volusia County shot a man in the parking lot of a bank in Orange City ON Thursday evening after witnesses said he was stabbing himself and brandishing a weapon.