Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone near KSC
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.
FHSAA awards Mainland football win after Carol City forfeit
The Florida High School Athletic Association has changed the outcome of a Central Florida high school football game.
The Florida High School Athletic Association has changed the outcome of a Central Florida high school football game.
Nation, Central Florida marks Sept. 11 attacks with remembrance ceremonies
Americans gathered across the country Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed and remembering the first responders and survivors whose lives were forever changed. In Central Florida, the Orlando Police Department held a remembrance ceremony at its headquarters.
Americans gathered across the country Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed and remembering the first responders and survivors whose lives were forever changed. In Central Florida, the Orlando Police Department held a remembrance ceremony at its headquarters.
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence led to deadly explosion
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.
Man hurt after being hit by Casselberry Police cruiser, FHP says
An Altamonte Springs man was hurt Friday after he was hit by a Casselberry police patrol vehicle while crossing the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Altamonte Springs man was hurt Friday after he was hit by a Casselberry police patrol vehicle while crossing the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Orange County Public Schools issues hiring freeze amid enrollment decline
Orange County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in Florida, has issued a hiring freeze amid declining enrollment.
Orange County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in Florida, has issued a hiring freeze amid declining enrollment.
University of Florida brings back banned gator bait tradition
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
The University of Florida brought back its "gator bait" cheer Saturday night during its season-opening football game against Florida Atlantic University.
Teen facing attempted murder charge in Colonial Drive shooting: OPD
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive.
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive.
Teen facing attempted murder charge in Colonial Drive shooting: OPD
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive. The teenager was arrested in the Sept. 5 shooting at 2742 E. Colonial Drive, the Orlando Police Department said.
Orlando police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded last week on East Colonial Drive. The teenager was arrested in the Sept. 5 shooting at 2742 E. Colonial Drive, the Orlando Police Department said.
Disney CFO defends ticket prices, says guests are paying for added value
Disney's chief financial officer is defending the cost of visiting the company's theme parks, saying guests are choosing to spend more on optional add-ons while investments in new attractions are driving attendance and delivering greater value.
Disney's chief financial officer is defending the cost of visiting the company's theme parks, saying guests are choosing to spend more on optional add-ons while investments in new attractions are driving attendance and delivering greater value.
Proposed luxury condos could transform vacant Daytona Beach waterfront
A proposed luxury condominium development inspired by the Greek islands could transform a vacant waterfront property in Daytona Beach, though the project is drawing both support and concern from nearby residents.
A proposed luxury condominium development inspired by the Greek islands could transform a vacant waterfront property in Daytona Beach, though the project is drawing both support and concern from nearby residents.
Good Samaritans recount attempt to save man struck by lightning
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Good Samaritans are sharing the moments they rushed to help a 20-year-old Disney College Program participant who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Orlando weather: Widespread evening storms continue as Central Florida
Deep tropical moisture and the afternoon sea breeze will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across inland Central Florida on Thursday evening.
Deep tropical moisture and the afternoon sea breeze will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across inland Central Florida on Thursday evening.
Cocoa families frustrated as flooded fields, broken bathrooms stall youth football
Young athletes and families in Cocoa face continuous disruptions as severe ground flooding and backing-up septic systems force leaders to shut down key park infrastructure at Stradley Park.
Young athletes and families in Cocoa face continuous disruptions as severe ground flooding and backing-up septic systems force leaders to shut down key park infrastructure at Stradley Park.
Florida man accused of carjacking work truck at knifepoint arrested after I-95 pursuit
A Volusia County man is accused of carjacking a work truck at knifepoint before leading deputies on a pursuit that ended with his arrest in Flagler County, authorities said.
A Volusia County man is accused of carjacking a work truck at knifepoint before leading deputies on a pursuit that ended with his arrest in Flagler County, authorities said.
Brevard deputies target suspected drug house in Cocoa neighborhood crackdown
Brevard County deputies say they are continuing efforts to clean up a Cocoa neighborhood after a SWAT raid at a home investigators described as a longtime source of drug activity and neighborhood complaints.
Brevard County deputies say they are continuing efforts to clean up a Cocoa neighborhood after a SWAT raid at a home investigators described as a longtime source of drug activity and neighborhood complaints.
Kissimmee family honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 American flags on 25th anniversary
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy.
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy.
Kissimmee family honors 9/11 victims with 2,977 flags
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy. In the Mill Run neighborhood of Kissimmee, on Brookside Avenue, there is a homemade tribute featuring 2,977 flags.
As we remember those lost on September 11, 2001, there are memorials set up across the country and in Central Florida, marking 25 years since the national tragedy. In the Mill Run neighborhood of Kissimmee, on Brookside Avenue, there is a homemade tribute featuring 2,977 flags.
Deputies target suspected drug house in Cocoa neighborhood
Brevard County deputies say they are continuing efforts to clean up a Cocoa neighborhood after a SWAT raid at a home investigators described as a longtime source of drug activity and neighborhood complaints.
Brevard County deputies say they are continuing efforts to clean up a Cocoa neighborhood after a SWAT raid at a home investigators described as a longtime source of drug activity and neighborhood complaints.