Statewide animal abuse database coming to Florida
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Starting January 1, a new law will create Florida’s first public database of convicted…
New program for children with disabilities needs mentors
TAMPA, Fla. — Chess is not a game of chance, nor is a new friendship budding between Adrian…
New Year’s Eve arrives in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is just hours away from ringing in 2026. Preparations are underway ahead of…
Tampa Bay prepares to ring in 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — As the Tampa Bay area prepares to ring in the New Year, dozens of celebrations…
Charter school in Orlando to close after 25 years
ORLANDO, Fla. — Legends Academy in the Clear Lake/Washington Shores community will close Dec. 31 because of “unsustainable…
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl boosts Orlando economy
ORLANDO, Fla. — This year’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is on deck for Wednesday afternoon when Michigan and Texas…
Pride of Tampa hosting pride events in 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — A new Pride organization is taking over in Tampa and planning to host events in 2026.…
Florida Wildlife Hospital sees influx of pelicans, gannets
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Injured birds are being seen on Brevard County beaches of late — some with broken…
SALT Outreach urges community to donate warm clothing
ORLANDO, Fla. — It might sound obvious and simple, but with the colder weather in Central Florida, SALT Outreach says one…
After 37 years in business, Tanqueray’s bar set to close
ORLANDO, Fla. — The end of the year is also bringing an end to a longtime bar in downtown…
Tampa emerges as foreclosure hotspot, but this isn’t 2008
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa now leads all major U.S. metropolitan areas in foreclosure activity, with Florida ranking No. 1…
Orlando area basketball coach overcomes cancer
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tony Medina has spent his life around the game of basketball. From his playing days…