Target claims ‘biggest Black Friday sale ever’ as Thanksgiving nears
An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to a new survey.
Florida library creates club for ‘banned’ books at public schools
From school districts across the country to right here in Central Florida, the books children read in the classroom and their school libraries have sparked heated debates. In some districts, these books have been outright banned.
UCF professor allegedly dressed up, used accent during recorded video lessons, students say
A University of Central Florida professor's online lectures have sparked controversy after some students allege the professor appeared to wear brown makeup to make his skin appear darker, wore traditional middle eastern clothing, and spoke in an accent some felt was inappropriate during some of his recorded lessons.
Attorney for foundation that challenged 'Stop WOKE Act' says its about First Amendment, not politics
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, challenged the "Stop Wrongs To Our Kids and Employees Act," or "Stop WOKE Act," says it muzzles free debate in society.
18% of Disney park goers rack up debt, but most have no regrets, survey reveals
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Federal judge blocks Florida's race-related education law
Calling the state’s approach “positively dystopian,” a federal judge on Thursday blocked a law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.
DeSantis closing Florida state offices ahead of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve holidays
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is giving state employees some extra time off for the holidays.
Oviedo holds service to honor veterans at Oviedo Veterans Tribute site
A Veterans Memorial Service was held at Center Lake Park in Oviedo on Wednesday at the new Veterans Memorial site.
Orion's journey to moon: Track Artemis I capsule in real time
Half a day after launching from Kennedy Space Center, NASA's Orion spacecraft was more than 60,000 miles away from Earth, sending back the first images of our home planet.
Donald Trump is running for president again in 2024
On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, Trump is continuing to move forward with the launch of his third presidential bid.
Plane flies over Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate: 'YOU LOST AGAIN DONALD!'
Hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to make a "big announcement" at his Mar-a-Lago estate – potentially about a possible 2024 presidential bid – someone else was seemingly looking to overshadow that announcement.
'Just noise': DeSantis dismisses Trump's attacks, says people should 'check out the scoreboard' from midterms
"The fact of the matter is, it was the greatest Republican victory in the history of the state of Florida," DeSantis told reporters. "At the end of the day, I'd tell people to go check out the scoreboard from last Tuesday night."
These recycled space shuttle parts are now powering Artemis I to space
The Artemis I mission’s rocket engines and boosters have direct ties to Columbia, Challenger and each of the other shuttles, and even one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts.
Artemis I’s LEGO astronauts: On a mission to inspire
Call it one small step for tiny astronauts. There may not be a human crew aboard NASA’s Artemis I mission, but there will be four small LEGO astronauts keeping an eye on the Orion capsule’s flight to the moon.
Taylor Swift tickets: Your chances of getting them, according to these bookie odds
Taylor Swift is expected to sell out every stadium she’s playing, which so far includes 20 cities across the U.S.
Retired Florida firefighter, 56, back on the job after 29 years of service
Dante Farina, a 56-year-old retired Florida firefighter, is back on the job after 29 years of service.
Florida photographer captures amazing shot of heron flying off with baby alligator in mouth
A Florida wildlife photographer captured an incredible picture of a great blue heron flying off with a baby alligator in its mouth while at the Orlando Wetlands Park on Sunday.
Orlando Weather Forecast: Cooler temperatures on the way after near-record heat in many places
Expect a toasty day ahead with a couple of locations in Central Florida either matching or exceeding record high temps for the day. When a cold front arrives:
Owners of Florida beachfront homes watch as yards fall into ocean: 'It is scary!'
Many homes in Brevard County lost much of their backyards as Hurricane Nicole caused them to collapse.
Florida judge dismisses lawsuit in challenge to migrant flights scheme
A Leon County circuit judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a South Florida senator challenging the use of state funds to transport migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, but advised how to revamp the legal complaint so the case can move forward.