4 Central Florida teens die in 4 separate shootings this Christmas: Who are they, what we know
In the days surrounding Christmas this year, four young lives were lost due to gun violence. Four teenagers…
Adult, baby hospitalized after New Year’s Eve Orange County apartment fire, officials say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two people – an adult and a baby – were transported to the hospital…
Florida lawmakers target rigged sports betting with new bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In October, the FBI arrested more than 30 people, including NBA players and coaches, for…
Cold snap sends endangered sea turtles to Central Florida for treatment
Cold snap sends endangered sea turtles into shock More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles…
Cold temperatures greet New Year’s Eve revelers at Orlando’s Thornton Park
New Year’s Eve revelers gather at Orlando’s Thornton Park In Orlando’s Thornton Park, preparations were underway for the…
Florida teen accused of second-degree murder in Ocala Christmas Day shooting
OCALA, Fla. – A Florida man was arrested in connection to a Christmas Day murder in Marion County. …
Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026
Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026 Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say…
Family of Hillsborough teen killed in DUI crash starting scholarship for UF medical students in her memory
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. – Lexi Ringo, 16, was in the car with her mother on Friday, December 26,…
Florida to ban soda, sweets from SNAP purchases starting in 2026
Starting in April, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase soda, energy drinks, candy or ultra-processed…
Naked Florida man accused of robbing meat market only wearing a mask left behind a trail of clothing
LAKE CITY, Fla. – A Florida man who tried to only cover up his face is accused of…
Florida scientists make major advances in medicine, environment and public health
TAMPA, Fla. – Florida scientists have made significant breakthroughs in multiple fields this year, ranging from medicine to…
Fireworks on New Year’s Eve: What’s legal and not legal in Florida?
As the countdown to 2026 begins, several cities and towns will celebrate the New Year with professional firework…