Police: 1 dead in barricade at Orlando shopping center, police say
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police Chief.
Orlando Police Chief: 1 dead in barricade at strip mall | Full event
Orlando Police Chief Eric D. Smith provided an update on a shooting that occurred in an Orlando strip mall involving a police officer.
Former Lake Mary teacher pleaded guilty to inappropriate relationship with minor, prosecutors say
A former Seminole County teacher pleaded guilty to four charges stemming from a misconduct investigation last year, involving sending sexually charged messages to a 17-year-old student, prosecutors said.
Reward offered in arrest of man accused of beating, dragging woman
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
School employee arrested for alleged romantic relationship with Sumter County teen student, deputies say
A school employee at a Sumter County middle high school is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Florida Education Board votes for 'Phoenix Declaration'
The Florida Board of Education discussed it's views for adopting The Heritage Foundation's Phoenix Declaration into Florida schools. People spoke during public comment, sharing their views in favor of or against adopting the policy. After a unanimous vote, Florida was the first state in the U.S. to adopt The Phoenix Declaration.
Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Strawberry Festival 2026: Concerts, tickets and pricing, dates, theme
Organizers have released the music lineup for the 2026 Strawberry Festival in Florida.
Truck, bridge crash in Sumter County shuts down portions of Florida's Turnpike, traffic rerouted
A tractor-trailer, traveling south on U.S. 301 on Friday hit a Florida Turnpike overpass, officials said.
Volusia Sheriff's Office buys billboard in New York's Times Square: Move to Florida, work here
Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has a bold message for New York police officers: Move to Florida.
Law firm Morgan & Morgan drops 'Steamboat Willie' lawsuit against Disney
Law firm Morgan & Morgan has dropped its lawsuit against Disney that sought a ruling on whether it could use images of “Steamboat Willie" in one of its ads.
Anna Kepner update: Funeral planned after death on Carnival cruise ship
One week after the death of Titusville teen, Anna Kepner, her family plans a celebration of life, in honor of Anna who "who filled the world with laughter, love, and light," her obituary said.
Trader Joe's opens in Daytona Beach: First look inside, grand opening, hours
Trader Joe's newest grocery store in Florida opened Friday morning in Daytona Beach, marking the chain's fourth store in Central Florida and 26th store in the state.
Florida couple crowned ‘World’s Oldest Married Couple’ shares secret to long-lasting marriage
Eleanor and Lyle Gittens were just crowned world record holders by the Guinness Book of World Records this month.
Man found in Volusia County swamp after leading deputies on chase
A man who hid from Volusia County deputies in a swamp was found several hours later.
