South Florida police department apologizes to man for 'invalid' arrest under obscured license plate law
A South Florida man was arrested for what police said was an obscured and tinted license plate. The man was later released after the police department claimed the law was initially "vague." Learn more
A South Florida man was arrested for what police said was an obscured and tinted license plate. The man was later released after the police department claimed the law was initially "vague." Learn more
End of the yellow sticker? Florida lawmakers propose eliminating car registration decals
Florida lawmakers advocate for getting rid of car registration stickers, calling them "outdated," in an effort to eliminate fraud and cut costs, they say. Here's what we know.
Florida lawmakers advocate for getting rid of car registration stickers, calling them "outdated," in an effort to eliminate fraud and cut costs, they say. Here's what we know.
Birds falling out of the sky in Florida? Here's what's really going on
Thousands of Gannett birds are in the middle of their migration from Canada and other northern areas south towards the Gulf.
Thousands of Gannett birds are in the middle of their migration from Canada and other northern areas south towards the Gulf.
Cinderella Castle repainting: What Walt Disney World guests need to know
Walt Disney World revealed Monday that work on Cinderella Castle, the focal point of Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park, would begin in January 2026 and is expected to be completed sometime within the year.
Walt Disney World revealed Monday that work on Cinderella Castle, the focal point of Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park, would begin in January 2026 and is expected to be completed sometime within the year.
Migrating Gannets stuck on Space Coast, locals help
Gannets from Newfoundland are migrating to Florida's coast, but are getting stuck. While resting in the sand from their flight, they get caught up in the waves and get stranded, an expert says, telling beachgoers to leave the birds alone so they can get the rest they need before continuing on with their trip.
Gannets from Newfoundland are migrating to Florida's coast, but are getting stuck. While resting in the sand from their flight, they get caught up in the waves and get stranded, an expert says, telling beachgoers to leave the birds alone so they can get the rest they need before continuing on with their trip.
New paint job coming to WDW's Cinderella Castle
After receiving a blue and rose gold color scheme for Magic Kingdom's 50th anniversary, Cinderella Castle, which sits at the park's center, is about to get repainted starting in January. Not to fret, visitors can still snap their iconic castle and fireworks pictures in the evenings.
After receiving a blue and rose gold color scheme for Magic Kingdom's 50th anniversary, Cinderella Castle, which sits at the park's center, is about to get repainted starting in January. Not to fret, visitors can still snap their iconic castle and fireworks pictures in the evenings.
Florida lawmakers discuss ridding registration stickers
Florida lawmakers discussed making vehicle registration easier by suggesting alternate method to registration stickers. This discussion came after lawmakers said the stickers were outdated, costly and often stolen.
Florida lawmakers discussed making vehicle registration easier by suggesting alternate method to registration stickers. This discussion came after lawmakers said the stickers were outdated, costly and often stolen.
Dozens of vases stolen before Christmas from Kissimmee cemetery
A resident who visits her father's gravesite around the holidays, noticed a vase containing flowers near his grave was stolen. Now, the sheriff's office believes this may be part of a bigger problem, they say, reporting over 50 reports of the same issues.
A resident who visits her father's gravesite around the holidays, noticed a vase containing flowers near his grave was stolen. Now, the sheriff's office believes this may be part of a bigger problem, they say, reporting over 50 reports of the same issues.
Artifacts Removed from Pulse Nightclub Site
The City of Orlando said it has plans to remove a number of items from inside the Pulse Nightclub memorial site. Those items will be stored in a facility for potential use in the permanent memorial, including two chandeliers, posters, a framed mirror, a bar top and others.
The City of Orlando said it has plans to remove a number of items from inside the Pulse Nightclub memorial site. Those items will be stored in a facility for potential use in the permanent memorial, including two chandeliers, posters, a framed mirror, a bar top and others.
Anna Kepner case: Family messages after cruise death
Released text messages in a court case between Anna Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband show the family tried to prevent information from being released. The text messages discuss keeping things "hush, hush" and not wanting their son's name released. Their son reportedly visited a hospital after the ship docked and "can't remember anything," the mom said.
Released text messages in a court case between Anna Kepner's stepmom and her ex-husband show the family tried to prevent information from being released. The text messages discuss keeping things "hush, hush" and not wanting their son's name released. Their son reportedly visited a hospital after the ship docked and "can't remember anything," the mom said.
Traffic worker killed in I-95 semi truck crash: FHP
One person died and a second person was seriously hurt, in a crash on I-95 on Dec. 22 that happened around I-95 near mile marker 228. Florida Highway Patrol said a semi truck hit a traffic response vehicle, a vehicle with an illuminated screen that helps direct traffic.
One person died and a second person was seriously hurt, in a crash on I-95 on Dec. 22 that happened around I-95 near mile marker 228. Florida Highway Patrol said a semi truck hit a traffic response vehicle, a vehicle with an illuminated screen that helps direct traffic.
Kennedy Space Center gets 'space-y' with new 'Fraggle Rock' show
“Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure" is the newest show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
“Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure" is the newest show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Powerball Lottery: Winning tickets sold in Florida, worth $1M, $150K, $50K
The jackpot for Monday's Powerball drawing has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion after no big winners on Saturday.
The jackpot for Monday's Powerball drawing has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion after no big winners on Saturday.
Traffic worker killed in I-95 semi truck crash: FHP
A traffic worker was killed early Monday morning on Interstate 95 after their vehicle was hit by a semi truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A traffic worker was killed early Monday morning on Interstate 95 after their vehicle was hit by a semi truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pulse Memorial: Artifacts, items removed from Pulse Nightclub site
On Monday morning, Dec. 22, crews began carefully removing several items from inside the Pulse Nightclub site to save them for potential use in the future Pulse Memorial.
On Monday morning, Dec. 22, crews began carefully removing several items from inside the Pulse Nightclub site to save them for potential use in the future Pulse Memorial.
One dead after tractor-trailer, pickup truck crash in Leesburg, FHP says
The crash happened just before 6 a.m. on County Road 473 and Lake Eustis Drive in Leesburg, FHP said.
The crash happened just before 6 a.m. on County Road 473 and Lake Eustis Drive in Leesburg, FHP said.
Orlando weather: Warm, mostly sunny across Central Florida through Christmas
Highs will soar into the mid and upper 70s under a partly cloudy sky.
Highs will soar into the mid and upper 70s under a partly cloudy sky.
Woman arrested for abducting children at gas station
A woman was arrested after she abducted her two children from a gas station on Sunday, according to Edgewater Police. The children were safely reunited with their father.
A woman was arrested after she abducted her two children from a gas station on Sunday, according to Edgewater Police. The children were safely reunited with their father.
Surveillance video of woman accused of abducting 2 children arrested in Seminole County
A woman wanted in the abduction of her children from an Edgewater gas station was arrested overnight in Seminole County, according to police.
A woman wanted in the abduction of her children from an Edgewater gas station was arrested overnight in Seminole County, according to police.
'Beloved' SeaWorld killer whale Katina dies at 50, park says
The park announced that Katina died at 50 after her health had begun to significantly decline as she aged.
The park announced that Katina died at 50 after her health had begun to significantly decline as she aged.