Community prays for boy recovering from severe burns
A 6-year-old boy who was severely burned in a bonfire accident in Osteen earlier this month has been released from the intensive care unit and is continuing his recovery in the hospital, according to his church. Carlos Adrian was injured Dec. 6 and has been hospitalized since the incident.
A 6-year-old boy who was severely burned in a bonfire accident in Osteen earlier this month has been released from the intensive care unit and is continuing his recovery in the hospital, according to his church. Carlos Adrian was injured Dec. 6 and has been hospitalized since the incident.
Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft.
Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
Sanford police officer arrested on 80 felony charges in alleged off-duty detail fraud
Sanford Police Investigators have arrested one of their own, accused of official misconduct and organized fraud.
Sanford Police Investigators have arrested one of their own, accused of official misconduct and organized fraud.
Sanford police officer arrested on 80 felony charges
Sanford police investigators have arrested Ronny Neal on 79 counts of official misconduct and one count of organized fraud, following an investigation into unpaid vendor accounts linked to off-duty details.
Sanford police investigators have arrested Ronny Neal on 79 counts of official misconduct and one count of organized fraud, following an investigation into unpaid vendor accounts linked to off-duty details.
Delivery drones make first official drop at Orlando's City Hall
Orlando held its first official drone delivery, with a package of hot cocoa and chocolate delivered to Mayor Buddy Dyer.
Orlando held its first official drone delivery, with a package of hot cocoa and chocolate delivered to Mayor Buddy Dyer.
Lake County files petition accusing landfill of contaminating water
Lake County officials have been sounding the alarm, worried that runoff from the Mid-Florida Materials landfill in Mount Dora could make it into a sensitive water feature nearby at the Wolf Branch Sink.
Lake County officials have been sounding the alarm, worried that runoff from the Mid-Florida Materials landfill in Mount Dora could make it into a sensitive water feature nearby at the Wolf Branch Sink.
Leesburg Police seek 2 for questioning in investigation into 18-year-old’s death
Police are searching for two people of interest in connection with the weekend murder of an 18-year-old in Lake County.
Police are searching for two people of interest in connection with the weekend murder of an 18-year-old in Lake County.
Leesburg Police seek 2 for questioning in teen's death
Police are searching for two people of interest in connection with the weekend murder of an 18-year-old in Lake County.
Police are searching for two people of interest in connection with the weekend murder of an 18-year-old in Lake County.
Investigators on finding missing children decades later
A woman accused of kidnapping her young daughter more than 40 years ago in Kentucky has been arrested in Central Florida after living under a different name for decades, authorities said. Officials emphasized the importance of public tips in long-term missing persons cases, noting that continued attention can lead to resolutions even decades later.
A woman accused of kidnapping her young daughter more than 40 years ago in Kentucky has been arrested in Central Florida after living under a different name for decades, authorities said. Officials emphasized the importance of public tips in long-term missing persons cases, noting that continued attention can lead to resolutions even decades later.
Environmentalists oppose rocket wastewater discharge into lagoon
Environmental advocates are raising concerns over a proposed permit that would allow space companies to release industrial wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon, a fragile ecosystem already the focus of billions in cleanup efforts.
Environmental advocates are raising concerns over a proposed permit that would allow space companies to release industrial wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon, a fragile ecosystem already the focus of billions in cleanup efforts.
Funding crisis: Brevard County's $2B-plus shortfall for flooding fix, infrastructure projects
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center hosts Frontyard Holiday Festival
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has launched its Frontyard Holiday Festival, offering free holiday entertainment to the community throughout the season. The outdoor festival features more than 80 local performers from across Central Florida. It includes nightly snowfall effects, live music, games, food and beverages, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and storytelling sessions with Santa Claus. The event is open to guests of all ages at no cost.
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has launched its Frontyard Holiday Festival, offering free holiday entertainment to the community throughout the season. The outdoor festival features more than 80 local performers from across Central Florida. It includes nightly snowfall effects, live music, games, food and beverages, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and storytelling sessions with Santa Claus. The event is open to guests of all ages at no cost.
Retired nurse, 67, stabbed, hit on head with wine bottle
A retired nurse was stabbed and killed in his Davenport home by a young man he took in, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference Tuesday. The nurse's 19-year-old former roommate is facing charges in connection to the man's death.
A retired nurse was stabbed and killed in his Davenport home by a young man he took in, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference Tuesday. The nurse's 19-year-old former roommate is facing charges in connection to the man's death.
Delivery drones make first official drop in Orlando
A drone delivered a small package — containing hot cocoa and chocolate — to Mayor Buddy Dyer outside City Hall on Tuesday, in what city leaders called Orlando’s first official drone delivery. The drones are operated through a partnership between Walmart and Wing (Alphabet's drone company).
A drone delivered a small package — containing hot cocoa and chocolate — to Mayor Buddy Dyer outside City Hall on Tuesday, in what city leaders called Orlando’s first official drone delivery. The drones are operated through a partnership between Walmart and Wing (Alphabet's drone company).
Landfill near Mount Dora addresses Wolf Branch Sink worries
Lake County officials are raising concerns about a landfill they say could threaten a nearby aquifer. Commissioners and water officials worry that stormwater and leachate from the Mid-Florida Materials construction and demolition landfill near Mount Dora could seep into Wolf Branch Sink, a sensitive feature where water drains directly into the aquifer rather than filtering naturally through soil.
Lake County officials are raising concerns about a landfill they say could threaten a nearby aquifer. Commissioners and water officials worry that stormwater and leachate from the Mid-Florida Materials construction and demolition landfill near Mount Dora could seep into Wolf Branch Sink, a sensitive feature where water drains directly into the aquifer rather than filtering naturally through soil.
Driver rescues pilot, passenger after small plane crash in DeLand
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 8 on Jacobs Road near Plymouth Avenue.
New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 8 on Jacobs Road near Plymouth Avenue.
District considers closing schools to address enrollment decline
Orange County school leaders are weighing whether to consolidate or close several underenrolled public schools as student enrollment continues to decline, putting pressure on district finances.
Orange County school leaders are weighing whether to consolidate or close several underenrolled public schools as student enrollment continues to decline, putting pressure on district finances.
Mims flooding fixes could cause tax hike, leaders say
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.
Testimony underway in store clerk's murder trial
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.