Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone in restricted airspace near Kennedy Space Center

Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.

EPCOT welcomes new fish species to The Seas with Nemo & Friends

The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT have been caring for hundreds of species of fish for over 40 years, and now a new species of fish is calling the pavilion home.

EPCOT welcomes new fish species to The Seas
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The SEAS have been caring for hundreds of species of fish for over 40 years, and now a new species of fish is calling Epcot home. So the next time you head on over to Epcot, keep an eye out for Toa!

Joseph N. Davis Community Center reopens after collapsed roof
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A Melbourne community center is opening its doors again Saturday following months of structural repairs and interior upgrades after heavy rainfall collapsed its roof last summer.

Chinese tourist charged after allegedly flying drone near KSC
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Federal prosecutors say a tourist ignored no-fly restrictions around Kennedy Space Center and now faces criminal charges. Investigators allege he flew a drone over protected airspace and recorded video of key NASA facilities.

FHSAA awards Mainland football win after Carol City forfeit
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The Florida High School Athletic Association has changed the outcome of a Central Florida high school football game.

Nation, Central Florida marks Sept. 11 attacks with remembrance ceremonies
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Americans gathered across the country Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed and remembering the first responders and survivors whose lives were forever changed. In Central Florida, the Orlando Police Department held a remembrance ceremony at its headquarters.

Wrongful death lawsuit alleges negligence led to deadly explosion
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A newly filed wrongful death lawsuit alleges the December 2025 explosion that killed a Eustis business owner could have been prevented and claims a series of failures by utility and construction companies led to the deadly blast.

DOJ: Man serving life sentence for murder of his wife pleads guilty to stealing over $350K in VA benefits

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a man who was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for murdering his wife, has pleaded guilty to stealing $354,813.98 in benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) over an eight-year period.  

Man hurt after being hit by Casselberry Police cruiser, FHP says

An Altamonte Springs man was hurt Friday after he was hit by a Casselberry police patrol vehicle while crossing the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

States collect billions in cannabis taxes as legal markets expand, Census Bureau says

States and the District of Columbia collected an estimated $3.55 billion in cannabis excise taxes between July 2025 and June 2026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Trump marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks at Pentagon; flag unfurled at sunrise

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country.

Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida. 

The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that

A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.