Animal cruelty database goes online as part of Dexter’s Law
TAMPA, Fla. — A statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch today. It’s the newest phase of Dexter’s Law,…
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…
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…
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.…
Teacher’s students excited about being on camera and filming
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. —  A+ Teacher Ronnell Thompson is the audio visual technician at Bridgewater Middle School. He…
Eatonville council to meet Tuesday on Hungerford sale deal
EATONVILLE, Fla. — Town council members in Eatonville will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Town Hall…
Tourism boomed in Tampa in 2025, eyeing gains for 2026
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay is seeing tourism numbers like never before. After three decades, 2025 marked the strongest…
How Orlando shop survives post-holiday slump
ORLANDO, Fla. — According to the Small Business Index, small businesses create two-thirds of net new jobs and…
St. Pete repairs waterfront parks from hurricane damage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The City of St. Petersburg opened all of its waterfront parks just in time for…
Central Florida Economy Expected to Lead the State for 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s economy looks good for 2026. UCF Economist Sean Snaith released his annual forecast for Florida’s…
Meals on Wheels, Etc. spreads holiday cheer
SANFORD, Fla. — On Christmas Day, a nonprofit in Seminole County made Christmas extra magical for local seniors. What…
Christmas light display shines in Cocoa Beach
COCOA BEACH, Fla. — The Pointe Church in Cocoa Beach is used to having people gather inside for worship,…