DeSantis seeks to end spending on diversity programs in state colleges
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday rolled out a slate of higher-education proposals that included eliminating spending on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, a move the governor said would lead such programs to “wither on the vine.”
First look at Roboland Orlando: Interact with robots at new I-Drive attraction
Roboland Orlando is a family-friendly robotics theme park of sorts and features a range of interactive exhibits.
Orlando weather: Toasty and sunny end to January in Central Florida
We have a great weather day ahead!
Lakeland police believe 4 suspects involved in drive-by shooting that wounded 11
The police chief of Lakeland said one more person showed up at a hospital after Monday's drive-by shooting, bringing the total number of victims to 11.
Gas prices are starting to rise. Will relief come soon after?
According to AAA, the current average price for a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.50. Last week, the average price was $3.45.
Where in the world has it never snowed?
Believe it or not, a tropical island has seen snow more recently than an area of Antarctica.
Damaged traffic lights in Florida may take over a year to replace, officials say
You may have seen videos before of traffic lights shaking wildly from the wind during storms. The Florida Department of Transportation changed its regulations a while back to mandate sturdier masts to prevent that from happening, but they turn out to be a real hassle to replace these days.
Here are Monday's winning Powerball numbers in estimated $613 million jackpot
Monday night's jackpot is worth an estimated $613 million after there were no winning tickets that matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday night's Powerball drawing.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Temperatures surge to the 80s across Central Florida
Tuesday will feature more sunshine and a southerly wind which all combine to give us a warm late-January day in Central Florida.
10 injured in Lakeland shooting, investigators search for vehicle involved
Investigators say 10 people were injured in a Lakeland shooting, and they are now searching for the vehicle involved and the shooters.
2 ex-Florida police officers accused of beating homeless man
Two former South Florida police officers turned themselves in Thursday morning to face felony charges over the beating of a homeless man who had been drinking outside a shopping center last month, officials said.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Temperatures in the 80s in Central Florida this week
No issues in the forecast for today! Sunday will feature more sunshine and a south wind which all combines to give us a warm late-January day in Central Florida.
Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
Donald Trump allowed back on Facebook, Instagram: Reaction following Meta's decision to reinstate
Former president Donald Trump was suspended from Facebook and Instagram for two years after the company that owns those sites, Meta, found he used those platforms to incite violence at the Capitol on January 6th.
New specialty Florida license plate: University of Georgia Dawgs
The University of Georgia will soon start to appear on Florida license plates, as its supporters have reached a presale benchmark for a specialty plate.
Gabby Petito's parents granted request to add Laundrie family lawyer to case against Brian's parents
A Sarasota judge has agreed to add Brian Laundrie’s former family lawyer as a co-defendant in a lawsuit against Brian’s parents for damages related to the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito.
Oscars 2023: List of best picture nominees and what our critics thought
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” led the Oscar nominations, picking up 11 nods. “The Banshees of Inisherin” and the German-language “All Quiet on the Western Front” each had nine.
Florida woman accused of killing dying husband may be granted bond, attorney says
Ellen Gilland faces a charge of premeditated first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her terminally ill husband. She was denied bond over the weekend but one attorney says there may be an argument for her release.
DeSantis calls for teacher pay hikes, partisan school elections while attacking unions
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for another round of teacher pay hikes, while taking aim at teachers unions and calling for partisan elections and stricter term limits for school-board members.
Good Samaritan helps save man who was shot, robbed in front of Texas Roadhouse
A good Samaritan used his shirt to make a tourniquet to help save a man shot outside a Texas Roadhouse in Orlando.