Universal Epic Universe to debut nighttime spectacular
Universal Orlando will debut a new nighttime show at Epic Universe starting July 7, adding fireworks to the park’s end-of-day entertainment.
Universal Orlando will debut a new nighttime show at Epic Universe starting July 7, adding fireworks to the park’s end-of-day entertainment.
Man accused of threatening teens with knives over go-kart noise
A Lake County man was arrested after authorities said he threatened two teenagers with knives during a dispute over noise from a go-kart they were repairing.
A Lake County man was arrested after authorities said he threatened two teenagers with knives during a dispute over noise from a go-kart they were repairing.
Lightning-sparked wildfire burns 600 acres in Volusia County
A wildfire sparked by a lightning strike during a storm has grown to more than 600 acres in Volusia County, fire officials said. The fire began Sunday night in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge area and spread amid dry conditions that had persisted through the weekend.
A wildfire sparked by a lightning strike during a storm has grown to more than 600 acres in Volusia County, fire officials said. The fire began Sunday night in the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge area and spread amid dry conditions that had persisted through the weekend.
Florida couple to keep baby after IVF embryo mix-up
A Florida couple who gave birth to and raised a baby girl after an apparent IVF embryo mix-up will retain custody of the child under an agreement reached with the girl's biological parents, according to developments disclosed during a recent court hearing.
A Florida couple who gave birth to and raised a baby girl after an apparent IVF embryo mix-up will retain custody of the child under an agreement reached with the girl's biological parents, according to developments disclosed during a recent court hearing.
Man arrested after camper chase ends in Osceola County
A man was arrested Friday after allegedly leading deputies on a chase in a camper that ended in a residential neighborhood in Osceola County, authorities said.
A man was arrested Friday after allegedly leading deputies on a chase in a camper that ended in a residential neighborhood in Osceola County, authorities said.
Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record-setting start in Volusia County, where officials say more than 700 nests have already been counted along the coast.
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record-setting start in Volusia County, where officials say more than 700 nests have already been counted along the coast.
Orlando marks 10 years since Pulse nightclub shooting with remembrance ceremony
Hundreds of people gathered in Orlando on Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, honoring the 49 victims and recognizing the survivors, families, and first responders affected by one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Hundreds of people gathered in Orlando on Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, honoring the 49 victims and recognizing the survivors, families, and first responders affected by one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Police investigate pair of drive-by shootings in Eustis
Police are investigating two drive-by shootings that occurred less than two hours apart in Eustis, with teenagers among those accused in one of the incidents.
Police are investigating two drive-by shootings that occurred less than two hours apart in Eustis, with teenagers among those accused in one of the incidents.
Lake County investigation leads to construction theft, drug arrests
Two people were arrested following a months-long investigation into construction site thefts and drug trafficking in Lake County, authorities said.
Two people were arrested following a months-long investigation into construction site thefts and drug trafficking in Lake County, authorities said.
Orlando HOA accused of fraud, misuse of funds
Homeowners at an Orlando condominium complex are seeking to remove their HOA board amid questions about finances and records they say have not been turned over despite court orders.
Homeowners at an Orlando condominium complex are seeking to remove their HOA board amid questions about finances and records they say have not been turned over despite court orders.
Orlando marks 10 years since Pulse nightclub shooting
Orlando residents, survivors, and family members gathered Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting, honoring the 49 people killed and reflecting on a tragedy that reshaped the community.
Orlando residents, survivors, and family members gathered Thursday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting, honoring the 49 people killed and reflecting on a tragedy that reshaped the community.
3 dogs found dead inside home linked to deadly mauling
Three dogs were found dead inside a trailer in Brevard County, authorities said, at the same property where a woman was mauled to death by a neighbor's dogs last month.
Three dogs were found dead inside a trailer in Brevard County, authorities said, at the same property where a woman was mauled to death by a neighbor's dogs last month.
Twin girls from Georgia die after being pulled from vacation home pool
Twin 5-year-old girls from Georgia died Friday after they were found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a vacation rental home in Kissimmee, authorities said.
Twin 5-year-old girls from Georgia died Friday after they were found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a vacation rental home in Kissimmee, authorities said.
As soccer's popularity grows, young Central Florida players chase big dreams
As soccer's popularity continues to grow across the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, youth players and coaches in Central Florida say the sport is creating new opportunities for the next generation.
As soccer's popularity continues to grow across the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, youth players and coaches in Central Florida say the sport is creating new opportunities for the next generation.
A decade after Pulse, mother keeps son's memory alive
Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, the pain remains a daily reality for many of the families left behind.
Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, the pain remains a daily reality for many of the families left behind.
Man shows up at traffic stop pretending to be lawyer, police say
A man who arrived at a traffic stop wearing a suit and claiming to represent a driver is facing accusations that he falsely portrayed himself as an attorney, according to West Melbourne police.
A man who arrived at a traffic stop wearing a suit and claiming to represent a driver is facing accusations that he falsely portrayed himself as an attorney, according to West Melbourne police.
Family remembers two young sisters killed in apparent murder-suicide
A grieving Central Florida community gathered Thursday evening to honor the lives of two young sisters who investigators say were shot and killed by their father before he turned the gun on himself.
A grieving Central Florida community gathered Thursday evening to honor the lives of two young sisters who investigators say were shot and killed by their father before he turned the gun on himself.
Family of woman killed in Orlando police crash questions outcome
The family of a 92-year-old woman who died after an Orlando police officer's vehicle collided with her car is questioning prosecutors' decision not to file criminal charges against the officer involved.
The family of a 92-year-old woman who died after an Orlando police officer's vehicle collided with her car is questioning prosecutors' decision not to file criminal charges against the officer involved.
Murder charge dropped in deadly shooting in Orlando
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, saying they could not prove the shooting was not an act of self-defense.
Prosecutors have dropped a second-degree murder charge against a man accused of fatally shooting another man outside an Orlando nightclub, saying they could not prove the shooting was not an act of self-defense.
Dozens arrested in Marion County child exploitation sting, authorities say
A child exploitation operation in Marion County resulted in the arrests of 58 people accused of attempting to engage in illegal sexual activity with children, authorities announced.
A child exploitation operation in Marion County resulted in the arrests of 58 people accused of attempting to engage in illegal sexual activity with children, authorities announced.