Florida House OKs state takeover of Disney’s Reedy Creek
The Florida House voted 82-31 to reorganize the Reedy Creek Special Improvement District, removing the Walt Disney Co.’s control.
View ArticleLawmakers give DeSantis OK to fly migrants from any state
Under the law, Gov. Ron DeSantis can spend up to $10 million to move migrants from state to state, even if they never come to Florida.
View ArticleThe Wheel at ICON Park reopens after New Year’s Eve power failure
The Wheel at ICON Park has reopened, nearly six weeks after being shut down when it lost power.
View ArticleLegislature turns Reedy Creek reins over to DeSantis
The Florida Legislature allowed Gov. Ron DeSantis to take over Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District
View ArticleMove over Mickey, DeSantis gains vast power with Reedy Creek takeover
DeSantis and future governors get immense power to shape a board that plays an important role in Disney’s future.
View ArticleCold front to bring storms to Central Florida on Saturday
A cold front is likely to bring strong storms to parts of Central Florida, but the most concerning weather not coming until late afternoon.
View ArticleMemorial for Orlando couple killed in Turkey, Syria earthquake will collect...
Orlando newlyweds are among the tens of thousands who perished in the catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria Monday.
View ArticleClear and cool until midweek warmup for Central Florida
The cold front the moved over Central Florida on Saturday has brought a windy Sunday and cooler but sunny temperatures for the next few days.
View ArticleMonday starts with cool temps before afternoon sunshine
Monday is off to a cool start before giving way to afternoon sunshine.
View ArticleFlorida man kills hotel worker after assault of couple over cigarette...
A Florida man was charged with first-degree murder after a weekend shooting of a Kentucky hotel worker that followed an argument in the hotel parking lot with a couple that was not able to give the...
View ArticleFormer Orlando Magic player, Michigan State star pleads guilty in 2021 murder...
A former Michigan State University basketball star who played for the Orlando Magic pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder and a firearm charge in the fatal 2021 shooting of a Detroit man.
View ArticleElementary instructors named teachers of the year in Orange, Seminole
Francisco Cardoza and Janan Hodges named teachers of the year by Orange County Public Schools and Seminole County Public Schools, respectively
View ArticleShooting in Orange County kills 17-year-old, Sheriff’s Office says
Deputies are investigating a shooting that killed a 17-year-old and possibly injured two more men.
View Article24-year-old killed in West Orlando shooting, Orange County Sheriff’s Office says
A 24-year-old was shot and killed early Monday morning in a shooting on South Kirkman Road in West Orlando.
View ArticleNikki Fried launches bid for Florida Democratic chair
Former Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is the latest Florida Democrat to announce a bid for state party chair.
View ArticleDeSantis ponders ending AP classes for Florida students
Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to ban Advanced Placement courses and the SAT college exams for high school students.
View ArticleOrange County judge dismisses voter fraud case from DeSantis-touted arrests
An Orange County judge dismissed a voter fraud case Monday, days after the Legislature passed a bill to make it easier to prosecute such cases.
View ArticleCentral Florida student hit by box truck in crosswalk, deputies say
A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was hit by a box truck while in a crosswalk Tuesday morning in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleUniversal ups starting pay to $17 an hour as Disney wage talks go on
Universal Orlando is raising its minimum wage from $15 to $17 an hour starting June 4.
View ArticleMan arrested for stomping on a man in downtown Orlando, police say
A man was arrested on a charge of attempted second-degree murder for severely beating a man in downtown Orlando.
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