Seminole County keeps recycling fees unchanged despite rising costs
Seminole County commissioners voted to cover rising recycling costs without increasing fees for residents, approving an additional $1 million to keep the program operating through the current fiscal year.
Seminole County commissioners voted to cover rising recycling costs without increasing fees for residents, approving an additional $1 million to keep the program operating through the current fiscal year.
Port Canaveral expands cruise terminal to accommodate bigger ships
Port Canaveral is expanding one of its busiest cruise terminals while keeping it fully operational, part of a nearly $175 million infrastructure project designed to accommodate larger ships and growing passenger demand.
Port Canaveral is expanding one of its busiest cruise terminals while keeping it fully operational, part of a nearly $175 million infrastructure project designed to accommodate larger ships and growing passenger demand.
Orange County proposes sale of troubled Timber Skan condo complex
Orange County leaders are advancing a plan to sell the long-troubled Timber Skan on the Lake condominium property.
Orange County leaders are advancing a plan to sell the long-troubled Timber Skan on the Lake condominium property.
Melbourne officer resigns after mistaken arrest of teen
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.
Winter Park boutique finds temporary home inside former Miller's Hardware building
A longtime Winter Park boutique has found a temporary new home after losing its Park Avenue storefront, relocating into the former Miller's Hardware building just weeks after the iconic business closed following 80 years of operation.
A longtime Winter Park boutique has found a temporary new home after losing its Park Avenue storefront, relocating into the former Miller's Hardware building just weeks after the iconic business closed following 80 years of operation.
Veteran, 2 officers rush into home to save girl and dog from fire
Newly released body camera video shows the frantic moments a Navy veteran, a DeLand police officer and a Volusia County sheriff's deputy rushed into a burning home to rescue a young girl and her dog.
Newly released body camera video shows the frantic moments a Navy veteran, a DeLand police officer and a Volusia County sheriff's deputy rushed into a burning home to rescue a young girl and her dog.
Central Florida moves closer to electric air taxi service
Electric air taxis could soon become part of Central Florida's transportation network as local officials and aviation leaders work to develop the infrastructure needed for the emerging technology.
Electric air taxis could soon become part of Central Florida's transportation network as local officials and aviation leaders work to develop the infrastructure needed for the emerging technology.
2 arrested on DUI charges hours apart while driving same SUV, police say
Two women were arrested on DUI charges just hours apart after Clermont police say they were caught driving the same SUV while impaired.
Two women were arrested on DUI charges just hours apart after Clermont police say they were caught driving the same SUV while impaired.
Titusville weighs stormwater fee increase to fund flood control
Titusville residents could soon pay significantly more in stormwater fees as city leaders consider increasing rates to help fund drainage improvements in flood-prone neighborhoods.
Titusville residents could soon pay significantly more in stormwater fees as city leaders consider increasing rates to help fund drainage improvements in flood-prone neighborhoods.
Strong storms topple trees, flood roads across Central Florida
Strong thunderstorms swept across Central Florida, toppling trees, flooding streets, and producing damaging wind gusts across several counties.
Strong thunderstorms swept across Central Florida, toppling trees, flooding streets, and producing damaging wind gusts across several counties.
Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.
Puerto Rican restaurant grows from family dream to Central Florida staple
A Central Florida family is bringing the flavors and culture of Puerto Rico to the region through a restaurant business that has grown from a single location into multiple restaurants.
A Central Florida family is bringing the flavors and culture of Puerto Rico to the region through a restaurant business that has grown from a single location into multiple restaurants.
Tiny home community planned in Volusia County
A new tiny home community made from recycled shipping containers is planned in Volusia County as part of an effort to provide affordable transitional housing for families experiencing financial hardship.
A new tiny home community made from recycled shipping containers is planned in Volusia County as part of an effort to provide affordable transitional housing for families experiencing financial hardship.
Orlando advances plan for 37-story downtown tower
The Orlando City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow construction of a 37-story mixed-use tower overlooking Lake Eola.
The Orlando City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would allow construction of a 37-story mixed-use tower overlooking Lake Eola.
Operation Silver Spur results in 126 arrests in Osceola County
More than 100 people were arrested during a multi-agency operation targeting registered sex offenders and predators in Osceola County, authorities said.
More than 100 people were arrested during a multi-agency operation targeting registered sex offenders and predators in Osceola County, authorities said.
Storm drives sailboat into power lines near Eau Gallie Causeway
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
A sailboat became entangled in overhead power lines during severe storms in Brevard County on Sunday after its owner tried to ride out the weather aboard the vessel, authorities and the boat owner said.
Storm uproots tree, crushes cars outside Maitland home
Powerful storms that swept through Central Florida on Friday uprooted a massive tree in Maitland, crushing two parked vehicles and damaging a home's roof, leaving the homeowners to assess the damage and navigate the insurance claims process.
Powerful storms that swept through Central Florida on Friday uprooted a massive tree in Maitland, crushing two parked vehicles and damaging a home's roof, leaving the homeowners to assess the damage and navigate the insurance claims process.
Family vacation ends in deadly accidental shooting of toddler
A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot after a 4-year-old child gained access to an unsecured firearm while the family was arriving at a vacation rental in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot after a 4-year-old child gained access to an unsecured firearm while the family was arriving at a vacation rental in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Florida AG launches investigation into Potassium bromate
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed Monday that his office would launch an investigation into Potassium bromate, a food additive in flour and dough, in the Florida food supply. Uthmeier and other health experts said some studies have found Potassium bromate to be a possible carcinogen, or potentially cancer-causing in humans.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier revealed Monday that his office would launch an investigation into Potassium bromate, a food additive in flour and dough, in the Florida food supply. Uthmeier and other health experts said some studies have found Potassium bromate to be a possible carcinogen, or potentially cancer-causing in humans.
Youth safety campaign launches in honor of Viera teen, 15, hit and killed on scooter
The Viera community gathered on Saturday at Lifepoint Church to say a final goodbye to a 15-year-old boy killed in a tragic Father’s Day hit-and-run, turning their immense grief into a lasting mission to protect other young people.
The Viera community gathered on Saturday at Lifepoint Church to say a final goodbye to a 15-year-old boy killed in a tragic Father’s Day hit-and-run, turning their immense grief into a lasting mission to protect other young people.