Winter Park boutique faces move after landlord declines to renew leas
A family-owned boutique that has operated on Park Avenue for four decades is searching for a new location after its landlord declined to renew its lease.
A family-owned boutique that has operated on Park Avenue for four decades is searching for a new location after its landlord declined to renew its lease.
Florida death row inmate James Duckett pushes for hearing reviewing DNA evidence
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
Melbourne tears down long-vacant 'horror house' as city begins crack down on nuisance property
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations after rise in crashes
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Former ministry leader pleads not guilty in child solicitation case
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
Search intensifies in case of missing Mount Dora mother Nicole Badlwin
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Osceola County deputies rescue missing girl found in neighbor’s pool
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
Melbourne demolishes long-vacant nuisance property
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
Habitat for Humanity hands over keys to first 3D-printed home
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Judge orders hearing in DNA dispute involving Florida death row inmate
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
Another sloth linked to Sloth World dies as investigation continues
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Man accused of abandoning dogs found dead released on bond
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
Orange County votes to continue red light cameras at intersections
Red light cameras will continue to capture and ticket drivers breaking the rules across Orange County for at least the next decade, following a unanimous vote by local leaders Tuesday. During a June 16 commission meeting, county leaders approved a 10-year contract extension, citing both traffic safety improvements and a substantial boost to the county's bottom line.
Red light cameras will continue to capture and ticket drivers breaking the rules across Orange County for at least the next decade, following a unanimous vote by local leaders Tuesday. During a June 16 commission meeting, county leaders approved a 10-year contract extension, citing both traffic safety improvements and a substantial boost to the county's bottom line.
Orange County votes unanimously to keep red light cameras for 10 years
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 10-year contract extension keeping its red light camera network active through a new tech vendor, Modaxo.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 10-year contract extension keeping its red light camera network active through a new tech vendor, Modaxo.
Tropical storm watch in Texas as tropical threat nears
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Potential Tropical System 1 in Texas, near the Gulf. Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooded is expected in several coastal states, including parts of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. The system is expected to strengthen and could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Potential Tropical System 1 in Texas, near the Gulf. Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooded is expected in several coastal states, including parts of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. The system is expected to strengthen and could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Live updates: Potential Tropical System 1; heavy rain, flood threats for Texas, Louisiana, Florida Panhandle
Live updates on tropical disturbances in the Gulf of Mexico and its potential impacts to the southern U.S.
Live updates on tropical disturbances in the Gulf of Mexico and its potential impacts to the southern U.S.
Former 'ex-gay' ministry leader Alan Chambers pleads not guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Exodus International ministry leader Alan Manning Chambers has entered a formal plea of not guilty to felony charges including child solicitation and transmitting harmful material to a minor.
Former Exodus International ministry leader Alan Manning Chambers has entered a formal plea of not guilty to felony charges including child solicitation and transmitting harmful material to a minor.