New style of foster care living for teens comes to Riverview
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Hillsborough County’s first ‘Hope House’ will opening in the Riverview in the coming weeks, creating…
Evening Briefing Orlando Dec 1 2025
Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need…
‘Camp Street Lights’ event raises awareness on homelessness
TAMPA, Fla. — Hundreds of Hillsborough County students spent a night outside to raise awareness about youth homelessness.…
Florida to introduce Sumrall as new coach Monday
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The new era for the University of Florida football program starts Monday when the Gators…
The Mirasol owners want to return to its hotel roots
TAMPA, Fla. — The Mirasol is an apartment complex on Davis Island, but when it was first opened in…
Proposed ESA changes spark concerns for Florida wildlife
TAMPA, Fla. — The Trump administration is proposing changes that would narrow the scope of the Endangered Species Act…
Florida bill targets elopement by students with disabilities
ORLANDO, Fla. — A house bill filed by a Central Florida representative aims at creating a plan for public…
HART gets its biggest grant ever to replace aging buses
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) received its largest grant ever. Some of that funding will go…
Lake Eola prepares for Christmas tree lighting
ORLANDO, Fla. — The holiday season is already shining across downtown Orlando, with lights now wrapped around the trees…
Baugh runs wild in Florida’s 34-21 victory against rival FSU
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — If Tulane’s Jon Sumrall is Florida’s next head coach, he should make keeping Jadan…
Hundreds of vendors take over Vinoy Park for Shopapalooza
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Shopapalooza Festival is taking over Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg this weekend. What You…
Avalon Park businesses see boost on Small Business Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla. — In Avalon Park, and across the U.S., Small Business Saturday is more than a shopping day.…