Child found alone in hot van as Orlando school faces investigation, deputies say
A mother says she panicked after learning her 5-year-old daughter had been left alone for more than an hour inside a hot school van, prompting an investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
UCF approves plan to host major bowl games during Camping World Stadium renovation
The University of Central Florida has approved a plan to host several major college football games next year while Camping World Stadium undergoes construction.
Volusia County jury convicts man of second-degree murder in 2021 bat attack
A Volusia County jury on Wednesday found Steve Tilbury guilty of second-degree murder for fatally striking a co-worker with a metal bat at a Daytona Beach car dealership in 2021.
Florida Bear Hunt: What to know about state's first regulated season since 2015
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Tommy Zeigler: New testimony clouds 50-year murder case against Florida death-row inmate
A state-hired blood spatter expert offered testimony Wednesday that further complicated the 50-year-old murder case of William “Tommy” Zeigler.
Florida couple told to shut down nativity light display at Satellite Beach business
A couple in Satellite Beach said their nativity scene was shut down by city officials.
Florida triathlete remains hospitalized weeks after being struck by hit-and-run driver
A Lake County triathlete remains in the hospital after a hit-and-run last month.
Eustis Fire: 1 hurt in building explosion, gas leak, fire, officials say
A suspected gas leak caused an unexpected explosion and fire in Eustis on Thursday morning, and sent one person to the hospital, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson.
Missing Child Alert issued for missing 1-year-old girl in Volusia County; parents sought
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 1-year-old girl in Volusia County and her parents.
These new Florida laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2026: See list
The countdown to the start of the new year is on – and while that means celebrations, champagne and midnight kisses for some – it also means the start of several new laws in Florida.
