Celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve sends bullet into family’s bed
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
Trump vetoes bill to expand Miccosukee tribal lands in Florida
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
President Donald Trump has vetoed legislation that would have expanded Miccosukee tribal lands in southwest Florida, including areas within Everglades National Park.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II mission looms
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
SeaWorld updates policy banning walkers with seats
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
New Year’s gunfire sends bullets into Florida home
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
A family in Volusia County was jolted awake just after midnight by gunfire that sent bullets through the walls of their home, narrowly missing where they were sleeping, investigators said. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said multiple rounds struck the house during what deputies believe was reckless celebratory gunfire tied to New Year’s festivities.
DeLeon Springs hosts New Year’s Day cold-water plunge
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
Outdoor enthusiasts kicked off the new year at DeLeon Springs State Park in Volusia County with a mix of brisk hikes and a chilly tradition as the park hosted National First Day Hikes and the annual DeLeon Dunk.
More Brightline crashes happening in South Florida, Brevard
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Brightline collisions happen more often in Brevard and South Florida than on the Orlando corridor.
Oviedo police use trading cards to connect with kids
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards.
Florida couple accused of stealing tools, fleeing police
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Police in Port Orange say a man and woman were arrested after allegedly stealing tools from an apartment complex and attempting to flee when confronted by officers, an encounter captured on police body camera video.
Deputies say man lured to armed robbery, attacked with axe
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Florida authorities say a married couple is accused of luring a man to an apartment complex through Instagram messages and ambushing him in a hallway, leaving him seriously injured and stealing his phone, wallet and car.
Universal's Jurassic Park River Adventure closing for nearly year-long refurbishment
The Islands of Adventure water ride will be closed for 10 months for refurbishment.
The Islands of Adventure water ride will be closed for 10 months for refurbishment.
New Year's babies: First babies born at Florida hospitals
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's.
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's.
Missing 76-year-old Apopka man found safe, police say
Carlos Zigrovic, 76, was found safe on Thursday after going missing on New Year's Eve.
Carlos Zigrovic, 76, was found safe on Thursday after going missing on New Year's Eve.
Police search for missing Apopka man
Apopka police are asking for the public's help locating 76-year-old Carlos Zigrovic, who has been reported missing.
Apopka police are asking for the public's help locating 76-year-old Carlos Zigrovic, who has been reported missing.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track
A Disney World cast member was injured Tuesday when a giant boulder prop went off course at the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A Disney World cast member was injured Tuesday when a giant boulder prop went off course at the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Missing child found with registered sex offender, deputies say
Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Cold weather doesn’t deter New Year’s Eve crowds in Orlando
Cold temperatures and the threat of frost did little to keep revelers from celebrating New Year’s Eve outdoors in downtown Orlando, where crowds gathered at Thornton Park for the city’s iconic orange drop.
Cold temperatures and the threat of frost did little to keep revelers from celebrating New Year’s Eve outdoors in downtown Orlando, where crowds gathered at Thornton Park for the city’s iconic orange drop.
Cold snap sends endangered sea turtles into shock
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast. SeaWorld Orlando took in 14 of the turtles, the smallest and most endangered species of sea turtles in the world, after they were flown south by volunteer pilots.
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast. SeaWorld Orlando took in 14 of the turtles, the smallest and most endangered species of sea turtles in the world, after they were flown south by volunteer pilots.
Cold weather didn't cool fan excitement at Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Chilly temperatures did little to dampen enthusiasm as fans packed areas around Camping World Stadium ahead of a highly anticipated Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup between Michigan and Texas, with supporters from both teams showing up early and bundled up.
Chilly temperatures did little to dampen enthusiasm as fans packed areas around Camping World Stadium ahead of a highly anticipated Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup between Michigan and Texas, with supporters from both teams showing up early and bundled up.
New Year’s Eve revelers gather at Orlando’s Thornton Park
In Orlando’s Thornton Park, preparations were underway for the annual New Year’s Eve block party and the iconic orange drop at midnight. Roads were closed hours in advance as vendors, stages and food and drink areas were set up, with organizers expecting several thousand people to attend, similar to last year’s turnout.
In Orlando’s Thornton Park, preparations were underway for the annual New Year’s Eve block party and the iconic orange drop at midnight. Roads were closed hours in advance as vendors, stages and food and drink areas were set up, with organizers expecting several thousand people to attend, similar to last year’s turnout.