Rep. Maxwell Frost accuses ICE of 'shopping' for warehouses
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In a Jan. 19 press conference. Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost compared ICE's detention center expansion as being like an "Amazon Prime for humans. He advocated against establishing an ICE detention center in Orlando. 

Rep. Maxwell Frost advocates for 'peace' rather than ICE in communities
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"We don't want ICE our communities," Rep. Maxwell Frost said in response to news that ICE is looking to an Orlando warehouse as a potential detention center site. 

Seeing smoke? Here's what's causing hazy skies over Orlando area

The U.S. Forest Service says a prescribed burn was conducted in the Ocala National Forest on Monday and smoke from that fire has drifted into the Orlando area.

Orange County leaders speak against potential ICE detainment center
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County Commissioner Nicole Wilson called for local government to scrutinize an Orland warehouse in a corporate park to be used as a potential detention center. 

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

Valentino Garavani, legendary fashion designer, dies

Valentino Garavani — the legendary fashion designer and founder of the Valentino brand — has died. Here's what we know.

U.S. Hunger volunteers pack meal packs for food relief
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Volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Jan. 19 to pack one million healthy meals for distribution across the Central Florida region. The event will continue until 3 p.m., with open spots for volunteers. 

Theme park expert on 2025 Florida quarterly theme-park injury report
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Following the death of a 70-year-old woman who died in the hospital after riding Universal Studio's Revenge of the Mummy, Matthew Miller, from Innovated Studios, said all of the parks are safe, it's just the volume of guests that are attending -- which could make the number of injuries appear skewed. 

19-year-old UCF student vies for seat on Seminole Co. School Board
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19-year-old University of Central Florida student Antonio Constantino Pizza, a graduate of Haggerty High School in Seminole County, says he wants more students learning in person in schools, rather than students being allowed to drop classes and enroll online.  

Cold weather brings more manatees to Blue Spring State Park
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With the weather in the low 40s in DeLand on Jan. 19, experts at Blue Spring State Park discussed its manatee count and what brings the animals to Central Florida this time of year. 

Today is Dolly Parton Day as legendary performer turns 80

It's official: Today is Dolly Parton Day as the legendary performer turns 80. Her milestone birthday comes after a year marked by her husband's death and health setbacks.

MLK Day holiday: What’s open and closed

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.

Teens rescued after boat capsizes near New Smyrna Beach, officials say

Two teenagers were rescued on Sunday after their boat capsized off the coast of New Smyrna Beach on Sunday, according to New Smyrna Beach Fire Department.

New England Patriots beat Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the 2026 AFC Championship Game

The New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game by defeating the Houston Texans 28-16, overcoming a turnover-heavy game behind a dominant defense and key fourth-quarter scoring.

Lamar Odom arrested and charged with DUI in Las Vegas

Lamar Odom was arrested and charged with DUI in Las Vegas, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital.