Burn bans in Central Florida counties amid drought
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Burn bans are now in place in parts of Central Florida as drought conditions…
Programs have kept youth crime low
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New data shows violent crime was down in 2025 in the Tampa Bay area. The…
Hillsborough County Public Defender brings free legal help
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — In a first-of-its-kind event, the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office offered free legal help…
Orlando leaders call for more youth programs
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police say crime is down citywide, but a shooting that injured four young people in…
Parramore restaurant reopens after weekend shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police are working to solve a shooting Sunday afternoon at a restaurant crowded with people,…
State Attorney Worrell gives update on public safety
State Attorney Monique Worrell in a news conference Wednesday morning said funding for her district’s crime victims was…
Crews battle multiple brush fires across Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to more than 30 brush fires throughout Polk…
Brush fire near Intercession City sends smoke over Osceola
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A brush fire that sent thick black smoke into the sky over Osceola County…
Orlando police say homicide rates are declining
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department reports declining crime across major categories over the past three years.…
Orange County could end cooperation with ICE, Demings says
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Mayor Jerry Demings is threatening to end the county’s cooperation agreement with U.S. Immigration…
Call for service at home turns out to be armed burglary by three masked individuals in PSL
by Gershon Harrell Thu, February 12th 2026 at 5:27 PM Updated Fri, February 13th 2026 at 10:18 PM…
Florida lawmakers aiming to strengthen drowning prevention
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new bill proposed in the state legislature could change how parents in Florida learn about…