Evening Briefing Orlando Jan 30 2026
Good evening, Central Florida. We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need…
Assistance programs in Orlando area help with electric bills
ORLANDO, Fla. — Near-record cold temperatures are coming this weekend. With added electrical costs to power heaters, some people…
Protesters show up in force at Rep. Cory Mills’ town hall
OVIEDO, Fla. — Protesters converged on the Oviedo Cultural Center Thursday night as embattled Florida Congressman Cory Mills…
Orlando leaders approve Richmond Heights flood relief
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando City Council has approved a flood mitigation project for the Richmond Heights community,…
Possible government shutdown makes federal workers anxious
ORLANDO, Fla. — As the country faces a partial government shutdown Friday at midnight, federal workers at the…
St. Pete Beach resident questions access after Helene
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach resident Donna Miller captured video of workers carrying fans into Mayor…
Weather prompts Gasparilla Invasion route change
TAMPA, Fla. — The Gasparilla pirate invasion will look a little different Saturday, due to the expected cold…
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,…