Dozens of animals need new homes
The clock is ticking for Shoshannah Tempest. She's been working to get at least 70 cats, 11 birds, a tortoise, several horses, and even a chinchilla off her property before July 19. "We lost the property entirely," she said, "it wasn't something we expected."eaking news for the entire Orlando area.
Politicians lash out at Farmers Insurance
Florida lawmakers are searching for solutions after Farmers Insurance announced it would be leaving the state.
100 animals need new home by end of the week
100 animals are in need of a new home in Central Florida after property they were living at was sold.
Woman sentenced in beating death of child
The girlfriend of a man who beat his 12-year-old son to death has been sentenced for not reporting the crime.
Norovirus cases hit 10-year high: CDC
Norovirus is making a comeback on cruises. The CDC is tracking the highest number of ?stomach bug? cases in over a decade, and relaxed hygiene could be to blame.
Disney, DeSantis oversight board in court
The battle between Walt Disney World and a tourism oversight board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis moved to Orange County Circuit Court. Disney wants the case dismissed, but the board argues that it's important that the case move forward.
Winter Park building bursts into flames
A building in Winter Park burst into flames Thursday afternoon
How fake skin may help in mosquito fight
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
Susan Lorincz's police statements released
New documents have been released that detail comments made by Susan Lorincz in the hours following her arrest after authorities said she fatally shot her neighbor through her front door. The 58-year-old woman has been charged with one count of manslaughter with a firearm and one count of assault in the death of Ajike "AJ" Owens
Downtown Melbourne could see big changes
The City of Melbourne, Florida is working with business owners to crack down on crime and make it more appealing for visitors. The city is considering revamping New Haven Ave. and is soliciting feedback on ordinance changes regarding the sale of alcohol.
Task force debate use of tourism tax revenue
The Orange County Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force met on Monday for the final time to hear additional recommendations on how to spend tourist tax dollars.
Neighbors cheer following SWAT raid arrests
A raid at a suspected drug house in Holly Hill, Florida landed fourteen people in jail. The Volusia County Sheriff?s Office said in a tweet on Tuesday that neighbors applauded the deputies when they made the arrests.
Man bitten by alligator while snorkeling
A man said he was bitten by a 7-and-a-half-foot alligator while snorkeling at a Central Florida spring Monday, according to National Forests in Florida.
Massive fire destroys large Florida home
Firefighters from Seminole and Orange counties battled a massive fire at a large home in the Lake Mills area of Chuluota on Monday.
Shark 'came from under me, on my board'
A shark attack survivor was able to leave the hospital and return home after a surfing trip turned into a race for survival. The attack happened last Friday in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where the surfer?s foot was severely injured from the bite.
Several injured after Amtrak train derails
An Amtrak train derailed in Lakeland, Florida on Friday evening after a crash involving a semi-truck, first responders said.?
Shark attacks surfer at New Smyrna Beach
A 21-year-old man was injured after he was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Friday. Volusia County Beach Safety said the DeLand man was surfing a little after 3 p.m. when he was attacked by the shark.
UPS workers prepare for strike
UPS workers are preparing for a strike in Longwood.
Analysis of police shooting of Derek Diaz
The Orlando Police Department has released body-worn camera video of a deadly shooting last week that left the 26-year-old dead. ?It?s a pretty quick movement, meaning the officers don?t have time to see what?s there,? said David J. Thomas, a professor of forensic studies at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Crews begin filling in deadly sinkhole
Remediation work on a Florida sinkhole with a deadly history that re-opened last week in Seffner began on Monday. It?s the third time in the last decade the hole has opened.