Attorneys fight over evidence in Markeith Loyd penalty phase
Markeith Loyd appeared in court on Tuesday for a hearing to discuss which evidence may, or may not, be admitted during the penalty phase of the man convicted of murdering Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.
Deputy arrested, accused of helping relative evade arrest
A deputy with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office who was hired back in 2017 has been fired following accusations that he helped a relative escape an arrest.
Masked murder suspect arrested
An arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Daytona Beach man by a masked suspect.
Police presence possibly linked to clown mask murder
Daytona Beach police officers have named two persons of interest in a homicide. Several officers with guns drawn busted into a home on Reva Street around 10 p.m. It happened about a block away where police said a man was murdered by a suspect wearing a clown mask.
Letter from the heart
A woman’s fierce love for her husband saved his life. A search for life-saving equipment helped her husband survive a battle with COVID-19, but it also reunited her with a special part of her daughter who passed away a few years ago.
Transportation conference kicks off in Orlando
Experts from around the nation are in Orlando this week to discuss the future of transportation. This comes on the heels of the passage of a massive infrastructure bill.
Crew-2 astronauts heading back to Earth
SpaceX Crew-2 is on its way back to Earth. SpaceX said that the astronauts departed the International Space Station on Monday afternoon. They aim to splash down off the coast of Florida.
Damage, erosion at Volusia beaches from weekend storms
The cold front and weekend storms have made an impact on Volusia County beaches after huge waves and high tides pounded the coast.
Hotel worker honored for saving toddler
A heroic hotel worker is being honored for saving a toddler from drowning. Robert Mejias has been a bellman at the Floridays Resort Orlando since 2014. In August of 2020, he took up other duties to help out during the pandemic, including attending the pool.
Moms For Liberty files lawsuit against Brevard school board
A group of parents in Brevard County is suing the school board over what it calls a violation of freedom of speech. Moms for Liberty filed that suit, alleging that new policy governing public comment periods at meetings is stifling their opinions.
SpaceX Crew-2 undocks, begins return to Earth
SpaceX Crew-2 is on its way back to Earth. SpaceX said that the astronauts departed the International Space Station on Monday afternoon. They aim to splash down off the coast of Florida.
Mandates targeted in special session bills
The Florida House and Senate on Monday rolled out proposals for a special legislative session next week that will focus on opposing COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates.
Orlando hotel worker awarded after saving boy from drowning
The boy had apparently fallen into the pool while the family was talking just steps away. He was unresponsive for about three minutes.
Woman escapes attempted murder-suicide
In Flagler County, authorities say a man tried killing his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself. Investigators said the victim actually crawled her way to safety.
Beachside home catches fire
A beachside home burst into flames on Friday evening in Daytona Beach. Fire crews rushed to the scene and worked to knock down the flames.
Penalty phase in Markeith Loyd murder trial delayed to December
The penalty phase in the Markeith Loyd murder trial has been delayed. Originally scheduled to begin on Saturday, it will now start in early December at the Orange County Courthouse.
'Puppy chop shop' busted, authorities say
Several puppies have been rescued from what Orange County authorities call a 'puppy chop shop.'
Cleaning up Lake Jesup
One of the biggest waterways in Florida is in trouble. Late Jessup is polluted and that is having a big impact on wildlife and eventually our way of life. But new technology being tested on that lake could be a game changer. But this is about more than just cleaning up contaminated water.
'Black Friday' deals starting early this year
Experts say this holiday shopping season is going to be very different and chaotic. For example, Black Friday deals are moving up on the calendar a lot earlier than, well, Black Friday.
Billy Joel to play at Camping World Stadium in 2022
Orlando is going to rock in 2022! City leaders announced on Thursday that Billy Joel will be coming to Camping World Stadium next year.