863 deaths, 10,211 cases in last weekly COVID report before FL switches to...
Deaths are up and cases are down this week in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.
View ArticleRise in catalytic converter thefts has Orlando cops, state officials on alert
Florida is making it harder for catalytic converter thiefs to sell parts second-hand, requiring dealer registration and background check.
View ArticleMarkeith Loyd hit Orange jail officers after dispute over time outside cell,...
Before he was sentenced to death, convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd hit 3 officers at the Orange County jail after a dispute, records show.
View ArticleCool Monday start, but warmer temps are on the way
Orlando residents can relish one more cool morning before the area begins heating up.
View ArticleVictim shot after being surrounded by motorcycles on I-95 in Flagler
A victim was shot Saturday after a road rage incident where motorcycles surrounded them on Interstate 95 in Flagler, according to the sheriff’s office.
View ArticleBob Saget death: Judge permanently blocks release of some photos, records
A judge permanently blocked authorities from releasing photos and videos taken of comedian Bob Saget’s body and personal effects.
View ArticleFlight cancellations continue at Orlando International after weekend of huge...
Thousands of passengers this weekend had their flights canceled or delayed at Orlando International Airport leaving some without a way back home.
View ArticleFlorida recovers all 1.28 million jobs lost in pandemic, report says
The total number of jobs in Florida has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, and the state’s unemployment rate in December and January has dropped to 3.5%, according to a report released Monday.
View ArticleFlorida Legislature wraps up combative culture-war session
Florida lawmakers finished their work at the Capitol on Monday, delivering Gov. Ron DeSantis culture war victories as he heads into reelection but prompting protesters to shower him with fake money as...
View ArticleOrlando home prices rose again in February, signaling a strong start to spring
The median home price in Orlando hit a new record of $345,000 in February as inventory declined again.
View ArticleDisney: Magic Kingdom back in parade mode with return of ‘Festival of Fantasy’
Crowds turn out for return of 'Disney Festival of Fantasy' at Magic Kingdom.
View ArticleDry Tuesday forecast, but rain is on the way this evening
Tuesday is looking to be dry until the evening when umbrellas will become much more necessary.
View ArticleDeSantis signs law ending Florida’s year-end school testing
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill scrapping the Florida Standards Assessment exams starting next year, replacing them with smaller, more frequent tests.
View ArticleFinal report on Bob Saget probe reveals hunt for cause of comedian’s death
Witnesses who saw Bob Saget hours before his body was found in his Orlando hotel room said they noticed nothing wrong with him.
View ArticleA booming Wednesday: thunderstorms forecast throughout the day
It might be a loud day in Orlando with thunderstorms and rain forecast throughout most of Wednesday as a cold front pushes into the area this evening.
View ArticleCentral Florida clerks to help drivers get suspended licenses restored
Central Florida residents can get help restoring their suspended driver’s licenses through Operation Green Light.
View ArticleOrlando man accused of killing Daytona Beach couple held without bond
A 32-year-old Orlando man accused of killing a married couple from Daytona Beach will make a court appearance in Volusia County this afternoon.
View ArticleDisney employees, politicians keep the pressure on over ‘don’t say gay’ bill
Even after CEO Bob Chapek said the company opposed the measure, the criticism of Disney has endured and even grown.
View Article93-year-old woman killed at Waterford Lakes retirement community; suspect...
Orange County deputies arrested a 54-year-old man Wednesday for allegedly killing a 93-year-old woman at a retirement community in Waterford Lakes.
View ArticleFlorida Legislature wraps up combative culture-war session
Florida lawmakers finished their work at the Capitol on Monday, delivering Gov. Ron DeSantis culture war victories as he heads into reelection but prompting protesters to shower him with fake money as...
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