Orlando airport Chili’s to close at year’s end
A longtime fan-favorite Chili’s restaurant at Orlando International Airport will close Dec. 31, marking the end of an era for travelers passing through the busy terminal.
A longtime fan-favorite Chili’s restaurant at Orlando International Airport will close Dec. 31, marking the end of an era for travelers passing through the busy terminal.
Dr. Phillips High School football player among 4 teens killed in separate shootings
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Police: Boy sent 'joke' threat to youth soccer league group chat
A youth soccer league canceled practice and police increased security at a sports complex after a 12-year-old boy sent a threatening text message to a parents' group chat.
A youth soccer league canceled practice and police increased security at a sports complex after a 12-year-old boy sent a threatening text message to a parents' group chat.
Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession
Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.
Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.
Orlando weather: Freeze watch as arctic temperatures arrive in Florida
A massive rush of cold air will cross Florida on Tuesday, causing morning and evening low temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s for much of Orlando and Central Florida.
A massive rush of cold air will cross Florida on Tuesday, causing morning and evening low temperatures to fall into the 30s and 40s for much of Orlando and Central Florida.
Newborn baby dies following crash involving RV, SUV
A five-year-old boy and a newborn baby have died following a crash involving an RV and an SUV in rural Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A five-year-old boy and a newborn baby have died following a crash involving an RV and an SUV in rural Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A dozen swans found dead at Orlando’s Lake Eola
City officials are investigating the deaths of a dozen swans found at Lake Eola over the past several days, with the cause still unknown.
City officials are investigating the deaths of a dozen swans found at Lake Eola over the past several days, with the cause still unknown.
Florida mom changes plea in school resource officer attack case
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show. Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino originally entered a no-contest plea to the charges in August.
A Volusia County mother accused of attacking a school resource officer last year has changed her plea from no contest to not guilty, court records show. Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino originally entered a no-contest plea to the charges in August.
Woman accused of wrong-way drunken driving arrested
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.
A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested in Flagler County after deputies say she was driving the wrong way while intoxicated and was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit.
Dr. Phillips High School football player shot, killed
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve. The latest victim was identified as 17-year-old Raylin Harrison, a football player at Dr. Phillips High School, who was shot and killed Sunday night in an Orlando neighborhood.
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve. The latest victim was identified as 17-year-old Raylin Harrison, a football player at Dr. Phillips High School, who was shot and killed Sunday night in an Orlando neighborhood.
Alleged firehouse hazing in Marion County leads to firings
A 19-year-old firefighter has come forward alleging he was assaulted during a hazing incident at a Marion County fire station, prompting multiple firings and criminal charges, according to investigators.
A 19-year-old firefighter has come forward alleging he was assaulted during a hazing incident at a Marion County fire station, prompting multiple firings and criminal charges, according to investigators.
Marion County firefighter whipped, waterboarded describes horror to detectives: Investigative docs
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
A 19-year-old rookie firefighter at Marion County Fire Rescue's Fire Station 21 described to detectives the horror he underwent as his colleagues allegedly tackled him, put him into a leg lock, whipped him with a belt, and waterboarded him – all over the desire to gain access to his cell phone to watch a viral video he posted a while back on social media.
Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
Shoppers who purchased beef in certain years may be eligible for cash payment: See eligibility and how to file
Shoppers in several states may be eligible for part of an $87.5 million antitrust class action lawsuit settlement with several beef processors.
Shoppers in several states may be eligible for part of an $87.5 million antitrust class action lawsuit settlement with several beef processors.
Survey: Nearly 3% of Americans believe they could beat a grizzly bear unarmed
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
A new survey has unveiled surprising confidence among Americans regarding their ability to take on various animals in unarmed fights.
Trump and Netanyahu meet Monday in critical moment for Gaza ceasefire
The two leaders met Monday to discuss a range of topics including a reported next phase of a Gaza peace plan and Iran.
The two leaders met Monday to discuss a range of topics including a reported next phase of a Gaza peace plan and Iran.
Alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber reset phone 943 times before arrest, court docs say
The details surrounding Brian Cole Jr.'s confession of allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot were released on Sunday as part of pre-trial court filings.
The details surrounding Brian Cole Jr.'s confession of allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot were released on Sunday as part of pre-trial court filings.
Skate Bud
Skate Buds works to break down economic and social barriers by making skateboarding accessible to kids who often feel left out. Through support from partners across the skate industry, the organization brings the excitement of skating to young people while pairing it with a hands on, learner driven approach to mentorship. Led by executive director Zach Moldof, whose background in skate advocacy helps shape real change, Skate Buds uses the culture of skateboarding as a tool to build confidence, connection, and opportunity.
Skate Buds works to break down economic and social barriers by making skateboarding accessible to kids who often feel left out. Through support from partners across the skate industry, the organization brings the excitement of skating to young people while pairing it with a hands on, learner driven approach to mentorship. Led by executive director Zach Moldof, whose background in skate advocacy helps shape real change, Skate Buds uses the culture of skateboarding as a tool to build confidence, connection, and opportunity.
Missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos believed to be 'in imminent danger,' Texas sheriff says
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar indicated that authorities believe that Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old woman who went missing on Christmas Eve, is "in imminent danger."
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar indicated that authorities believe that Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old woman who went missing on Christmas Eve, is "in imminent danger."
Florida RV crash: 5-year-old, newborn killed in RV, Tahoe crash in Marion County, FHP says
A second child – a newborn baby – has tragically died following a crash involving an SUV and an RV over the weekend in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A second child – a newborn baby – has tragically died following a crash involving an SUV and an RV over the weekend in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.