Key 2024 election dates to remember for Florida voters ahead of November
Florida voters should keep a few key dates in mind as the November election approaches.
Epic Universe opening: Universal Orlando’s new park could welcome visitors sooner than expected, WSJ reports
Universal's new theme park, "Epic Universe," could open as early as Memorial Day next year, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Missing 7-year-old Florida boy found dead in water was 'bright light, always full of energy,' family says
A 7-year-old Florida boy who was reported missing overnight was found dead in a body of water not far from his home, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Sarah Boone trial starts Monday due to Hurricane Milton: Timeline, delays and jury selection
The murder trial for Sarah Boone is set to begin Monday after being delayed last week due to Hurricane Milton.
When do Florida schools open again after Hurricane Milton? See the list
Here's when Florida schools go back to class after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Florida airport closures, flight cancelations ahead of storm
Orlando International Airport (MCO) will suspend commercial flights and private operations on Wednesday morning ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Sarah Boone takes stand in suitcase murder hearing as lawyers argue over evidence
Sarah Boone, the woman accused of killing her boyfriend by trapping him in a suitcase in 2020, was in court Wednesday.
Florida family credits strangers, Disney staff for saving son’s life after he collapsed on ride
A Florida family is expressing gratitude to strangers and Walt Disney World staff who helped save their 5-year-old son after he collapsed on a roller coaster.
Florida law banning public sleeping now in effect, leaving some homeless in the lurch
A new law is now in effect in Florida, banning sleeping or camping in public, and saying people can sue counties that don’t stop public sleeping.
Man arrested after road rage leads to shots being fired at Tesla on Florida Turnpike: FHP
A road rage incident led to a shooting that left one man traveling in a Tesla injured last week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Funnel cloud spotted in Daytona Beach, NWS confirmed
The National Weather Service confirmed a funnel cloud in Daytona Beach today. What is a funnel cloud and why does it form?
Man armed with knife shot, killed at hotel after running at Orange County deputies, sheriff says
Orange County deputies shot and killed a man early Saturday morning after that man ran at them with a knife, according to Sheriff John Mina.
SeaWorld Orlando announces new Artic flying theater attraction coming in 2025
SeaWorld Orlando announced a brand-new attraction coming to the park in the spring of 2025; “The world's first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater".
Parts of gun found in Ocoee High School student's backpack, police say
Parts of a handgun were found in a student's backpack at Ocoee High School on Thursday morning, according to police.
Suspected drunk driver hospitalized after high-speed, multi-county I-4 chase ends in Orange County: police
A suspected drunk driver is in the hospital after leading Polk County deputies on a high-speed, multi-county chase on Interstate 4 early Wednesday, police said.
Florida boy, 11, arrested for alleged school shooting threat; 'hit list,' airsoft guns, swords found at home
An 11-year-old Creekside Middle School student is now in custody after he allegedly made threats to commit a school shooting according to the Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Man arrested for I-Drive hit-and-run that left 1 teen dead, another seriously injured: FHP
A man was arrested Wednesday for a hit-and-run crash that left two teens seriously injured earlier this week, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Pro wakeboarders to compete at Red Bull Double or Nothing contest in Orlando
Some of the world's top professional wakeboarders will be in Orlando this weekend for one of the sport's biggest competitions as the Red Bull Double or Nothing returns to Lake Ivanhoe for the third consecutive year.
Woman held at knifepoint in robbery, attempted kidnapping outside Orlando Walmart, police say
Orlando police have arrested a man accused of armed robbery and attempted kidnapping of a woman outside a Walmart on Monday.