Grocery store hours: What's open on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day?

Whether you need a last-minute appetizer or dessert for that New Year's party or simply need to run to the grocery store, here is a quick list of the stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Missing Camila Mendoz Olmos: Dashcam captures last sighting of Texas teen who vanished Christmas Eve

Texas authorities have released dashcam video showing the last confirmed sighting of missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who has been unaccounted for since the morning of Christmas Eve and is believed to be "in imminent danger."

Florida cold front may cause iguanas to fall with the temperatures

Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball may not be the only thing dropping this week — Iguanas may tumble out of trees.  

Florida bear hunt: 52 black bears killed, FWC says

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission released initial numbers from the 2025 Bear Hunt, the first bear hunt in Florida after nearly a decade.

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night but bright supermoon may hinder visibility

The New Year brings a double feature celestial performance as the year’s first supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower go head-to-head in the night skies Friday.

Patriots' Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation, denies allegations

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges stemming from an incident earlier this month, according to police.

Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan: Deputies

A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Volusia County officials remind residents personal fireworks not allowed on beaches

Florida law allows for consumer-grade fireworks on holidays such as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but fireworks are prohibited on Volusia County beaches, officials said.

Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace

If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.

Central Florida water parks close as arctic blast hits the area

Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their water parks for a few days due to “inclement weather."

Travel disruptions at Orlando airport begin to ease
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Travel disruptions at Orlando International Airport are beginning to ease after a busy holiday stretch, though delays and cancellations are still affecting some flights, particularly those connected to colder regions of the country.

Woman accused of wrong-way drunken driving arrested in Flagler County

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.

Teen killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills shooting described as bubbly, outgoing

A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.

Volusia County mother 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.

New Florida laws that go into effect Jan. 1, 2026
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The countdown to the start of the new year is on – and while that means celebrations, champagne, and midnight kisses for some – it also means the start of several new laws in Florida.