OCPS enrollment drop prompts $8.5 million in budget cuts
Orange County Public Schools is cutting another $8.5 million from its central office budget after student enrollment fell by more than 7,500 students compared with last year, reducing state funding tied to enrollment.
Orange County Public Schools is cutting another $8.5 million from its central office budget after student enrollment fell by more than 7,500 students compared with last year, reducing state funding tied to enrollment.
2 hospitalized after apparent lightning strike in Winter Garden
A husband and wife were hospitalized Thursday evening after an apparent lightning strike along the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden, officials said.
A husband and wife were hospitalized Thursday evening after an apparent lightning strike along the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden, officials said.
2 hospitalized after reported lightning strike along West Orange Trail in Winter Garden
Two people were taken to a hospital as trauma alerts after authorities responded to a reported lightning strike Wednesday evening in Winter Garden.
Two people were taken to a hospital as trauma alerts after authorities responded to a reported lightning strike Wednesday evening in Winter Garden.
‘Very scared’: Wild animals take over Indialantic street near condemned home
An abandoned and condemned home in Indialantic is causing a wild animal infestation on Atlantic Avenue, leaving local residents frustrated as conditions worsen.
An abandoned and condemned home in Indialantic is causing a wild animal infestation on Atlantic Avenue, leaving local residents frustrated as conditions worsen.
Poinciana High School campus monitor arrested after scuffle with student
A staff member at Poinciana High School was arrested this week under suspicion of child abuse after he allegedly grabbed a student by the collar and held him against a golf cart for several minutes, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A staff member at Poinciana High School was arrested this week under suspicion of child abuse after he allegedly grabbed a student by the collar and held him against a golf cart for several minutes, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Space Coast sea turtle nesting shatters records
Sea turtle nesting has reached record levels along Florida's Space Coast this year, with researchers documenting more nests than ever before while nearly two months remain in the nesting season.
Sea turtle nesting has reached record levels along Florida's Space Coast this year, with researchers documenting more nests than ever before while nearly two months remain in the nesting season.
Poinciana High campus monitor charged with child abuse
An Osceola County school employee is facing a child abuse charge after deputies say he physically assaulted a 14-year-old student at Poinciana High School.
An Osceola County school employee is facing a child abuse charge after deputies say he physically assaulted a 14-year-old student at Poinciana High School.
Trial delayed in case tied to deadly DeLand dog attack
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly dog attack that killed an 8-year-old DeLand boy has been delayed until at least next year.
The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly dog attack that killed an 8-year-old DeLand boy has been delayed until at least next year.
Orange County Public Schools to cut $8.5M amid declining enrollment, increasing healthcare costs
Orange County Public Schools – the fourth-largest school district in the state – confirmed Wednesday that this year's student enrollment numbers are below what it expected, forcing the district to cut millions more in funding, and potentially staff from its schools.
Orange County Public Schools – the fourth-largest school district in the state – confirmed Wednesday that this year's student enrollment numbers are below what it expected, forcing the district to cut millions more in funding, and potentially staff from its schools.
Neighbors say abandoned Indialantic home is attracting widlife
Neighbors in an Indialantic community say an abandoned, condemned home has become overgrown and is attracting coyotes, snakes and rats, creating what they describe as a growing public health and safety concern.
Neighbors in an Indialantic community say an abandoned, condemned home has become overgrown and is attracting coyotes, snakes and rats, creating what they describe as a growing public health and safety concern.
Federal bill would study impact of alligator protections
A new bill in Congress would require a federal study examining whether alligator protection policies are affecting Florida's ability to remove nuisance alligators from areas near homes, businesses and waterways.
A new bill in Congress would require a federal study examining whether alligator protection policies are affecting Florida's ability to remove nuisance alligators from areas near homes, businesses and waterways.
Tiger Woods avoids jail with plea deal in South Florida crash case
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless driving, careless driving, and refusing to submit to a urine test, avoiding jail time in connection with his March crash in South Florida.
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless driving, careless driving, and refusing to submit to a urine test, avoiding jail time in connection with his March crash in South Florida.
Deltona woman accused of body-slamming victim during DeLand fight
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after police say she seriously injured another woman during a fight in DeLand before trying to flee on a scooter.
A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after police say she seriously injured another woman during a fight in DeLand before trying to flee on a scooter.
Dengue fever in Florida: 1 case confirmed in Orange County; 40+ cases statewide
A locally-acquired case of dengue fever has been confirmed in Orange County, and more than 40 cases across Florida. Here's what to know about signs, symptoms, and prevention.
A locally-acquired case of dengue fever has been confirmed in Orange County, and more than 40 cases across Florida. Here's what to know about signs, symptoms, and prevention.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers kids free admission in September
During the month of September, children can get free admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
During the month of September, children can get free admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Florida to receive 5.7 million eggs in $3.3M settlement over producer price manipulation allegations
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that 5.7 million eggs will be distributed across the state as part of a $3.3 million settlement stemming from allegations that egg producers manipulated market prices.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that 5.7 million eggs will be distributed across the state as part of a $3.3 million settlement stemming from allegations that egg producers manipulated market prices.
Accused trespasser shot, killed at DeLand home: Deputies
A man was shot and killed outside a home in DeLand on Tuesday night after an argument over alleged trespassing ended in a shooting, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
A man was shot and killed outside a home in DeLand on Tuesday night after an argument over alleged trespassing ended in a shooting, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Accused trespasser shot, killed at DeLand home, deputies say
A man was shot and killed outside a home in DeLand on Tuesday night after an argument over alleged trespassing ended in a shooting, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
A man was shot and killed outside a home in DeLand on Tuesday night after an argument over alleged trespassing ended in a shooting, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Universal Orlando adds more dates to Epic Universe after-hours event
Universal Orlando is expanding Universal Nights, the new after-hours event coming to Epic Universe, by adding more event nights.
Universal Orlando is expanding Universal Nights, the new after-hours event coming to Epic Universe, by adding more event nights.
Deputies respond to reports of barricaded suspect at Alachua County home
Alachua County deputies are investigating reports of an armed person barricaded inside a home in Newberry.
Alachua County deputies are investigating reports of an armed person barricaded inside a home in Newberry.