It could be a make-or-break weekend for some local businesses.
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It happened Friday on a boat ramp on the north causeway.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has enacted a Special Event Zone designation for what’s expected to be a “potentially disruptive” event over the weekend.
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This summer, Winter is coming.
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AdventHealth for Children is planning to launch a new youth mental health program to inspire hope and reduce stigma.
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Florida students will soon be required to learn social media safety in schools and have to put their phones away during class.
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Investigators said eight people were inside the home at the time.
As the cost of housing continues to skyrocket, there’s a push in Congress to help military families keep up.
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Business owners along Seabreeze Boulevard hope the cameras and lights will help people feel safe.
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency, but experts believe we are losing time preparing for the next pandemic.
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Appalonia B. Lampkin, 32, was arrested Thursday after a weeks-long investigation that started with frantic calls to 9-1-1.
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Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced new nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, Puerto Rico (PSE) and to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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An award-winning Winter Park restaurant will get a refresh soon.
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The restaurant serves Tex-Mex classic foods and a take on ambulantes, or street food vendors found in Mexico City.
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Florida’s population boom continued throughout the pandemic, with several counties ranking among the highest population growth in the country.
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Brevard Zoo’s black howler monkey troop gained a new tiny member last month. 🐒
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It’s almost time to put on your pot of tea and affix your fascinator.
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Rain and a few storms back in the forecast starting tomorrow. I expect only isolated to scattered rain and storms tomorrow (many dry hours and locations) but where they develop, we could see frequent lightning and intense downpours.
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Do you have thoughts on what Orange County should look like in the year 2050?
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Some Turbo Tax customers could be eligible for a settlement.
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Animal control picked up the dog and police say it has been euthanized.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis could announce a run for the White House soon.
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Video shows an incredible fishing catch off the coast of Ponce Inlet.
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The referendum would keep abortions legal until a fetus’ viability,
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Police in Orlando are investigating a double shooting that happened Thursday night.
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The sunny and warm weather pattern will continue Friday in Central Florida.
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"We might be able to help you keep Blaze," the shelter said in a social media post.
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Some school districts in Central Florida are reacting Friday to an online threat of school violence.
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Bar operators now need a special permit to sell alcohol after midnight.
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You may be one of the millions of people who are considering switching to an electric vehicle.
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Friday’s event starts at 9 a.m. and will last until supplies run out.
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A jury on Thursday determined that British singer Ed Sheeran did not copy parts of Marvin Gaye’s classic hit “Let’s Get It On” for his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud.”
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Eight Florida restaurants debuted in the Bib Gourmand selection of Michelin Guide’s 2023 Miami, Orlando and Tampa edition, the company announced Thursday.
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The two-part agreement gave Disney maximum development rights on its own land for 30 years, and granted the company veto power over changes to other properties within the district for roughly the next century.
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This summer, Winter is coming.
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Lake Mary High School will have extra law enforcement on campus for the rest of the school year due to a string of recent incidents.
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If you and your friends are looking for a place to toast with margaritas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Central Florida has plenty of options. 🍹
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The pills and powder were discovered inside vacuum-sealed packages that were hidden in the gas tank.
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La Cámara de Comercio Puertorriqueña de Florida Central celebra a miembros de la comunidad Hispana con una gala de premiación
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