Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor

Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.

Orange County Public Schools to consider closing 7 schools
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Orange County Public Schools is considering closing seven schools because of a dip in student enrollment. The district is working with a recruitment company to get students back.

Ocoee police seize alleged counterfeit designer goods in raid
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Ocoee police raided two stores and a kiosk at West Oaks Mall on Tuesday, seizing allegedly counterfeit designer merchandise, including Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags.

Father, son escape plane crash by seconds while driving down I-95

New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County.

Father, son escape plane crash by seconds while driving down I-95
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New video captures the heart-stopping moment a small plane dropped out of the sky and struck a car traveling on a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Brevard County. Authorities said the woman driving the car and the two people aboard the plane escaped with only minor injuries. A father and son who recorded the crash on their dashboard camera were in the car directly behind the vehicle that was hit.

Royal Caribbean passenger who died was served 33 drinks, according to lawsuit

In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company. 

Man claimed he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before 130 mph crash, deputies say

A Florida man accused of stealing a BMW convertible and crashing it at high speed told Volusia County deputies he had “teleported" into the car, according to body camera footage released by the sheriff’s office.

Walmart proposes expanding drone delivery program in Lake County

Walmart is seeking approval to launch a drone delivery program from its Clermont Supercenter, with drones delivering within six to eight miles.

Swastikas painted on Brevard County bike trail investigated as hate crime

Police are investigating after swastikas and other hate symbols were spray-painted across a popular mountain biking trail in Brevard County.

Walmart proposes expansion of drone delivery program
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Walmart is seeking approval to expand its drone delivery service to Clermont, following earlier plans to bring the technology to the Orlando area.

Melbourne pastors save woman trapped in car after I-95 plane crash
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Two local pastors rushed to help a woman after her car was struck by a small airplane on Interstate 95 Monday night, authorities and witnesses said. Pastor Annie Wigley pulled the driver from the vehicle, dodging traffic to reach her, while her husband, Bernard Wigley, recorded the chaotic scene. The couple said they believe divine intervention helped prevent a far worse outcome.

The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas

A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.

Save a Life Pet Rescue
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A small Central Florida rescue group is working to save abandoned and neglected dogs, one adoption at a time — and they’re hoping the holiday season brings more families through their doors. Save a Life Pet Rescue, based in Oviedo, says its mission is to rescue puppies from cases of neglect and cruelty and give them a second chance.