Cold temperatures greet New Year’s Eve revelers at Orlando’s Thornton Park
Central Florida is experiencing its coldest New Year’s Eve in more than two decades, but the chilly temperatures are not deterring crowds from celebrating outdoors.
Central Florida is experiencing its coldest New Year’s Eve in more than two decades, but the chilly temperatures are not deterring crowds from celebrating outdoors.
Cold snap sends endangered sea turtles to Central Florida for treatment
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast.
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast.
Texas beats Michigan 41-27 in Citrus Bowl as Arch Manning dominates
Arch Manning led Texas to a big Citrus Bowl win, showcasing both his passing and rushing abilities. Michigan struggled to respond amid recent coaching changes and disciplinary turmoil.
Arch Manning led Texas to a big Citrus Bowl win, showcasing both his passing and rushing abilities. Michigan struggled to respond amid recent coaching changes and disciplinary turmoil.
Cold snap sends endangered sea turtles into shock
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast. SeaWorld Orlando took in 14 of the turtles, the smallest and most endangered species of sea turtles in the world, after they were flown south by volunteer pilots.
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast. SeaWorld Orlando took in 14 of the turtles, the smallest and most endangered species of sea turtles in the world, after they were flown south by volunteer pilots.
Cold weather didn't cool fan excitement at Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Chilly temperatures did little to dampen enthusiasm as fans packed areas around Camping World Stadium ahead of a highly anticipated Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup between Michigan and Texas, with supporters from both teams showing up early and bundled up.
Chilly temperatures did little to dampen enthusiasm as fans packed areas around Camping World Stadium ahead of a highly anticipated Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup between Michigan and Texas, with supporters from both teams showing up early and bundled up.
New Year’s Eve revelers gather at Orlando’s Thornton Park
In Orlando’s Thornton Park, preparations were underway for the annual New Year’s Eve block party and the iconic orange drop at midnight. Roads were closed hours in advance as vendors, stages and food and drink areas were set up, with organizers expecting several thousand people to attend, similar to last year’s turnout.
In Orlando’s Thornton Park, preparations were underway for the annual New Year’s Eve block party and the iconic orange drop at midnight. Roads were closed hours in advance as vendors, stages and food and drink areas were set up, with organizers expecting several thousand people to attend, similar to last year’s turnout.
Families ring in 'Noon Year's Eve' at Orlando Science Center
While many New Year’s Eve celebrations had yet to begin, families in Central Florida rang in the new year early with a kid-friendly afternoon event at the Orlando Science Center.
While many New Year’s Eve celebrations had yet to begin, families in Central Florida rang in the new year early with a kid-friendly afternoon event at the Orlando Science Center.
Celebrating the New Year responsibly
As New Year’s celebrations bring fireworks and large gatherings across Central Florida, law enforcement agencies are urging residents to celebrate responsibly and avoid dangerous behavior that can lead to serious injuries or deaths.
As New Year’s celebrations bring fireworks and large gatherings across Central Florida, law enforcement agencies are urging residents to celebrate responsibly and avoid dangerous behavior that can lead to serious injuries or deaths.
Whales near extinction spotted along the Space Coast: 'A marvel'
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
Whales near extinction spotted along the Space Coast
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
Missing child found with registered sex offender during traffic stop, deputies say
Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead.
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead.
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead. Ken Pozek of the Pozek Group, which works on real estate projects across the region, said multiple long-discussed developments are moving closer to reality.
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead. Ken Pozek of the Pozek Group, which works on real estate projects across the region, said multiple long-discussed developments are moving closer to reality.
Florida teen accused of second-degree murder in Ocala Christmas Day shooting
A Florida man was arrested in connection to a Christmas Day murder in Marion County.
A Florida man was arrested in connection to a Christmas Day murder in Marion County.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
Trump says he’s removing National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.
Adult, baby hospitalized after New Year’s Eve Orange County apartment fire, officials say
Two people – an adult and a baby – were transported to the hospital after an apartment fire took place in Orange County, Wednesday afternoon.
Two people – an adult and a baby – were transported to the hospital after an apartment fire took place in Orange County, Wednesday afternoon.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Texas authorities identify body as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos; death ruled a suicide
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.