Orlando may host ICE facility; Government funding latest
Florida lawmakers discuss a potential ICE facility in Central Florida as the state’s gubernatorial race kicks into gear,…
Tampa City Council weighs key South Howard funding vote
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa City Council members were briefed Thursday morning on the proposed South Howard flood relief…
Government shutdown could impact IRS during tax season
ORLANDO, Fla. — With Congress at odds over funding again, a partial government shutdown is possible as we head…
St. Pete looks to give area under I-275 a major makeover
ST. PETE, Fla. — The city of St. Pete is helping construct a plan to transform the four-block…
St. Pete company tracks ships trying to avoid detection
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pole Star Defense, based out of the Maritime Defense and Technology Hub in St. Petersburg,…
Florida expands nursing programs with new state funding
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — A new state investment is helping train the next generation of nurses in Florida, with…
Evening Briefing Orlando Jan 28 2026
Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need…
Central Florida homeowners need to prep homes for cold now
ORLANDO, Fla. — Now is the time for homeowners to start cold weather preparations, according to staff at the…
Florida gov candidates spar; Ingoglia takes on St. Pete
Rep. Byron Donalds and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner spar on X over school choice legislation, and…
Councilman pushes Rays to pay for new stadium
TAMPA, Fla. — Leaders in Hillsborough County could soon be asked to take a deeper look at the…
OCPS leaders call for more state funding
ORLANDO, Fla. — On Wednesday, Orange County School Board members went to the state capitol to urge lawmakers to…
SPC offers free SMART Tech certifications for students
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In a room with more buttons than a pilot’s dashboard, Jose Rivera shows prospective…