Some new Florida laws will boost DeSantis’ conservative base

About 150 bills will become laws in Florida on Friday — several of which Gov. Ron DeSantis is using to motivate his conservative base as he seeks reelection and a possible 2024 bid for president.

Seminole State offering two new degrees, long-term solution to teacher shortage

Seminole State hopes to help fill teacher vacancies by training more teachers. The college is offering two new education degree track options this fall.

Police: Woman critically hurt after being shot in Oviedo road rage incident, suspect arrested

A woman is critically hurt after police said she was shot during a suspected road rage incident in Oviedo Monday evening, according to police. Authorities said they arrested the alleged gunman, 22-year-old Keegan Johnson early Tuesday morning, a police report stated.

Seminole County leaders remove pet licensing ordinance fee

Seminole County leaders have done away with a pet licensing ordinance that previously required pet owners to provide annual proof of rabies vaccination and owner information to reunify pets in the event the pet is lost.

Accident involving bicyclist closes parts of U.S. 17-92 in Maitland

Southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 17-92 are shut down in Maitland due to a crash reportedly involving a pedestrian or bicyclist. Traffic is being diverted at Mayo Ave. following the incident which is said to have happened around 4 p.m.

Man accused of trying to lure Florida girl, 13, into his car by offering her breakfast

A 39-year-old man accused of trying to entice a 13-year-old girl into his car as she walked to her bus stop in Longwood was arrested Monday, according to police.

Man indicted in Sanford double-homicide

A Seminole County Grand Jury has indicted a man for his alleged involvement in a double-homicide during what police said was a robbery attempt during a drug transaction that turned deadly.

Officials monitoring wildfires in Seminole, Orange counties

Firefighters are monitoring a wildfire near the Seminole County line in the Seminole Ranch area. Smoke is drifting north and impacting State Road 46, according to officials.

Florida teen mowing lawns for '50 Yard Challenge'

A 15-year-old Winter Springs boy is making it his summer mission to help those in need. Most kids spend their summers hanging out with friends or staying cool at home, but RJ Wines is participating in the 50 Yard Challenge.