Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down part of Florida's Turnpike in Orange County
The southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike are closed after a multi-vehicle crash in Orange County.
The southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike are closed after a multi-vehicle crash in Orange County.
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.
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.
Child found alone in hot school van, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Lake County triathlete remains in the hospital after a hit-and-run last month.
Satellite Beach couple told to shut down nativity light display
A Satellite Beach couple has been asked by city officials to turn off their immersive nativity light display, citing local ordinances on exterior lighting.
A Satellite Beach couple has been asked by city officials to turn off their immersive nativity light display, citing local ordinances on exterior lighting.
Authorities warn of $50K tech scam that targeted Florida woman
An 85-year-old Florida woman lost $50,000 after falling victim to a tech scam that began with a pop-up warning on her computer, officials said. She handed $20,000 in cash to an unknown man at a grocery store and deposited another $30,000 into a Bitcoin machine, authorities said, while detectives continue searching for the suspect.
An 85-year-old Florida woman lost $50,000 after falling victim to a tech scam that began with a pop-up warning on her computer, officials said. She handed $20,000 in cash to an unknown man at a grocery store and deposited another $30,000 into a Bitcoin machine, authorities said, while detectives continue searching for the suspect.
Viral ‘door kick challenge’ leads to Florida teen arrests
A viral social media trend known as the “door kick challenge” is prompting warnings from law enforcement agencies across Florida after multiple teenagers were arrested for kicking in homeowners’ front doors on camera.
A viral social media trend known as the “door kick challenge” is prompting warnings from law enforcement agencies across Florida after multiple teenagers were arrested for kicking in homeowners’ front doors on camera.
Triathlete hospitalized after hit-and-run crash in Lake County
A 35-year-old triathlete remains hospitalized after a hit-and-run driver struck her during a training ride in Lake County, leaving her with spinal fractures, a concussion, and numerous other injuries she now tracks on a handwritten list.
A 35-year-old triathlete remains hospitalized after a hit-and-run driver struck her during a training ride in Lake County, leaving her with spinal fractures, a concussion, and numerous other injuries she now tracks on a handwritten list.
Anna Kepner: Family court hearing expected as details emerge in teen’s death
Court documents reveal that 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died aboard a cruise ship, was found asphyxiated beneath a bed in her cabin, and her family is set to appear in court this week as more witnesses are called to testify. The case is already under FBI investigation, and has become entangled in an unrelated custody dispute involving the teen’s stepmother and her ex-husband
Court documents reveal that 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died aboard a cruise ship, was found asphyxiated beneath a bed in her cabin, and her family is set to appear in court this week as more witnesses are called to testify. The case is already under FBI investigation, and has become entangled in an unrelated custody dispute involving the teen’s stepmother and her ex-husband
UCF to host 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—including the Cheez-It Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, and the Florida Classic—while Camping World Stadium undergoes renovation.
The University of Central Florida has approved a plan to host several major college football games next year—including the Cheez-It Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, and the Florida Classic—while Camping World Stadium undergoes renovation.
14 Legionnaires’ cases linked to Orange County gym
Florida health officials have confirmed 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County, but have not identified the gym where the outbreak originated, prompting calls for more transparency from State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith.
Florida health officials have confirmed 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County, but have not identified the gym where the outbreak originated, prompting calls for more transparency from State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith.
Expert testimony complicates decades-old Zeigler murder case
A state-hired blood spatter expert testified Thursday that further complicated the 50-year-old murder case of Tommy Zeigler, the 80-year-old death row inmate accused of killing his wife, her parents, and another man on Christmas Eve in 1975.
A state-hired blood spatter expert testified Thursday that further complicated the 50-year-old murder case of Tommy Zeigler, the 80-year-old death row inmate accused of killing his wife, her parents, and another man on Christmas Eve in 1975.
Deputies uncover alleged drug and explosives operation in Brevard County
Authorities in Brevard County say a sweeping investigation led to the discovery of more than 92,000 pounds of illegal drugs and dozens of explosives inside a Palm Bay warehouse, an operation the sheriff compared to “Breaking Bad," but "on steroids."
Authorities in Brevard County say a sweeping investigation led to the discovery of more than 92,000 pounds of illegal drugs and dozens of explosives inside a Palm Bay warehouse, an operation the sheriff compared to “Breaking Bad," but "on steroids."
Gas leak sparks explosion at Eustis jewelry store
A natural gas leak triggered a fiery explosion at a jewelry store in Eustis on Thursday, blasting out windows, scattering debris across the sidewalk, and sending a woman to the hospital with severe burns. Fire officials said crews had been working outside the building and believed the leak had been contained when the blast occurred, rattling nearby businesses up to 200 feet away.
A natural gas leak triggered a fiery explosion at a jewelry store in Eustis on Thursday, blasting out windows, scattering debris across the sidewalk, and sending a woman to the hospital with severe burns. Fire officials said crews had been working outside the building and believed the leak had been contained when the blast occurred, rattling nearby businesses up to 200 feet away.
Eustis Fire: 1 hurt in building explosion, gas leak, fire, officials say
A suspected gas leak caused an unexpected explosion and fire in Lake County on Thursday morning, and sent one person to the hospital, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson.
A suspected gas leak caused an unexpected explosion and fire in Lake County on Thursday morning, and sent one person to the hospital, according to Eustis Fire Chief Michael Swanson.