Governor ‘anticipates’ special session on Disney’s Reedy Creek next week
The Legislature and DeSantis dissolved Reedy Creek last year amid Disney’s dispute with the governor over the “don’t say gay” bill.
View ArticleOsceola deputies investigating murder-suicide in mobile home park in St. Cloud
Three people were found dead by St. Cloud in an apparent murder-suicide.
View ArticleJanitor, 72, accidently locks herself inside holding cell at Orange County...
For 57 hours a janitor was trapped inside a holding cell at the Orange County Courthouse with no food or access to medicine.
View ArticleWednesday has more warm weather before cold front arrives
Wednesday continues a trend of warm weather before a cold front arrives at the end of the week.
View ArticleJudge considering whether to dismiss Orange County man’s voter fraud case
The voter fraud case is one of 20 statewide brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office overseeing election crimes.
View ArticleMan who robbed banks on weekend passes from halfway house sentenced to prison
LaTavis Deyonta Mackroy robbed four banks while on a weekend pass from a halfway house near last year, federal prosecutors say.
View ArticleAfrican American class drops topics DeSantis hated, but creator denies...
The revised AP African American studies course omits some topics Florida leaders disliked, but College Board says states had no role in changes
View Article‘I have to find a home and a job,’ says resident of ‘The Florida Project’ hotel
The motel was featured as the setting for the movie The Florida Project and came to be known as the quintessential pay-by-the-week motel utilized by low-wage residents who can’t afford market-rate...
View ArticleAs Orlando’s home market slows, house hunters find some hope
A new report from real estate investor Knock shows Orlando becoming a neutral market, taking the favor away from sellers.
View ArticleThousands of Orlando affordable housing units could vanish soon, expert warns
Contracts for rental assistance and other subsidies for low-income tenants on thousands of apartments are set to expire in the next 10 years.
View ArticleThursday is 10 degrees higher than normal but cold front is coming
Thursday is another day of record highs, but it will be the last one before a cold front arrives.
View Article‘Banking while Black’: Crump sues on behalf of woman arrested in $600 deposit...
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump says his client was discriminated against when her bank called the police during a dispute over $600.
View ArticleFlorida recreational marijuana amendment clears first hurdle
A constitutional amendment to allow the recreational use of marijuana has passed its initial hurdle to get on the 2024 ballot.
View ArticleDisney Reedy Creek special session is set for Monday
The Florida Legislature will convene a special session Monday to consider a state takeover of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.
View ArticleState moves to revoke Orlando Plaza Live’s liquor license following drag...
Orlando event venue the Plaza Live could lose its liquor license for hosting an all-age drag queen performance in December.
View ArticleBelow average temperatures in Central Florida on Saturday
Central Florida will experience below average temperatures and windy weather on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Maureen McCann said.
View ArticleAthletes, Unified partners swim for glory, inclusion at Special Olympics...
More than 300 athletes took part in the two-day event, taking place months after it was postponed in October and November as Hurricanes Ian and Nicole swept through Florida.
View ArticleScattered showers throughout Central Florida on Sunday
A new storm is expected to form along the eastern seaboard of Florida that is resulting in scattered showers throughout Central Florida, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.
View Article72-year-old dead after crossing into oncoming traffic in Orange County, FHP says
A 72-year-old man died after a believed medical episode caused him to veer into oncoming traffic and crash on Narcoossee Road in Orange County Saturday, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticlePolice investigating death of 21-year-old at Stetson University campus...
DeLand police are investigating the death of Kaleb Walker, 21, on Stetson University campus housing Saturday night, the department said.
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