DeSantis vetoes Florida e-bike safety bill, citing enforcement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have created statewide regulations for electric bicycles, saying the measure could lead to unnecessary government oversight and create confusion for riders and law enforcement.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have created statewide regulations for electric bicycles, saying the measure could lead to unnecessary government oversight and create confusion for riders and law enforcement.
Judge declares mistrial in California Palisades Fire arson case
A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of a Florida man charged with starting the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of a Florida man charged with starting the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.
No DUI charges filed in crash involving former Titusville police chief
The former police chief of Titusville was fired after a single-vehicle rollover crash in which officers reported finding alcohol inside his vehicle, but the Florida Highway Patrol said it will not pursue DUI charges because troopers determined there was insufficient evidence of impairment.
The former police chief of Titusville was fired after a single-vehicle rollover crash in which officers reported finding alcohol inside his vehicle, but the Florida Highway Patrol said it will not pursue DUI charges because troopers determined there was insufficient evidence of impairment.
Van crushed after hitting parked semi-truck; no one seriously hurt, FHP says
A sprinter van was seriously crushed – and nearly split in half – after it crashed into a semi-truck that was parked on the side of Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A sprinter van was seriously crushed – and nearly split in half – after it crashed into a semi-truck that was parked on the side of Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP: Florida man drove 90 mph in 30 mph zone before deadly crash
An 18-year-old man is facing vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges after a crash that killed a woman in Ocala, Florida. FHP said the driver was speeding at 90 mph in a 30 mph zone.
An 18-year-old man is facing vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving charges after a crash that killed a woman in Ocala, Florida. FHP said the driver was speeding at 90 mph in a 30 mph zone.
Halloween Horror Nights: Universal reveals more original haunted houses
Universal Orlando has revealed two more houses for this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Universal Orlando has revealed two more houses for this year's Halloween Horror Nights.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Fire at Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel prompts evacuation, restaurant closure
A fire broke out in a restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort on Thursday, prompting guests and staff to briefly evacuate the hotel.
A fire broke out in a restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort on Thursday, prompting guests and staff to briefly evacuate the hotel.
Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela: Orlando families desperately await news of missing loved ones
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found months later in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
Orlando families await news as earthquakes devastate Venezuela
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
An Orlando mother is living every parent's worst nightmare tonight as she desperately awaits news of her 19-year-old daughter following two massive earthquakes that devastated northern Venezuela.
Body camera video shows vodka bottle after police chief's crash
Newly released body camera video shows officers finding what they described as a partially empty bottle of vodka and a cup smelling of alcohol inside the city-issued vehicle driven by former Titusville Police Chief John Lau after his rollover crash.
Newly released body camera video shows officers finding what they described as a partially empty bottle of vodka and a cup smelling of alcohol inside the city-issued vehicle driven by former Titusville Police Chief John Lau after his rollover crash.
Families, neighbors, former employees speak out alleged unlicensed assisted living facilities following arrest
Locks on the doors, windows, and refrigerators; patients with medication withheld; sexual abuse; insect infestations; dehydration and malnutrition; stolen EBT cards.
Locks on the doors, windows, and refrigerators; patients with medication withheld; sexual abuse; insect infestations; dehydration and malnutrition; stolen EBT cards.
Cape Canaveral seniors push for flooding fix as hurricane season begins
Senior residents at a Cape Canaveral mobile home park say they are worried about repeated flooding as hurricane season gets underway.
Senior residents at a Cape Canaveral mobile home park say they are worried about repeated flooding as hurricane season gets underway.
Jury deadlocks in trial over Los Angeles' Palisades Fire
A jury has deadlocked in the trial of a man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history, and will resume deliberations on Friday.
A jury has deadlocked in the trial of a man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history, and will resume deliberations on Friday.
Coaches stress heat safety as football practice begins
With temperatures soaring across Central Florida, high school football coaches are taking extra precautions to protect athletes from heat-related illness as preseason workouts begin.
With temperatures soaring across Central Florida, high school football coaches are taking extra precautions to protect athletes from heat-related illness as preseason workouts begin.
Couple accused of operating unlicensed assisted living homes
A husband and wife accused of operating unlicensed assisted living facilities in Central Florida remained in jail after appearing in an Osceola County courtroom.
A husband and wife accused of operating unlicensed assisted living facilities in Central Florida remained in jail after appearing in an Osceola County courtroom.
Central Florida Zoo welcomes 2 female giraffes
The Central Florida Zoo has welcomed two new female giraffes, expanding one of its most popular animal exhibits.
The Central Florida Zoo has welcomed two new female giraffes, expanding one of its most popular animal exhibits.
Blue Origin explosion: Launch pad debris cleared as CEO targets New Glenn rocket launch later this year
Following the May 28th New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has officially cleared its Cape Canaveral launch pad of debris and begun reconstruction. Despite the damage, CEO Dave Limp confirmed the commercial space company still plans to resume its New Glenn launch pace sometime this year.
Following the May 28th New Glenn rocket explosion, Blue Origin has officially cleared its Cape Canaveral launch pad of debris and begun reconstruction. Despite the damage, CEO Dave Limp confirmed the commercial space company still plans to resume its New Glenn launch pace sometime this year.