Osceola school district cuts almost 800 positions amid financial woes
School District of Osceola County cuts almost 800 positions across all departments, saving millions in spending as enrollment declines and funding stagnates
5-year-old dies after digital whiteboard falls in Central Florida school classroom
A 5-year-old student at a Brevard County elementary school died this week after a 120-pound video display board fell on him in his classroom, the school district said.
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86
He was both a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and a Super Bowl-winning coach.
Pictures: Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Isaias’ landfall
As Category 3 Hurricane Isaias takes aim at the Florida Panhandle, communities in the storm's path prepare.
Hurricane Isaias tracking map: Here’s the latest forecast and warning areas
Here's the latest forecast track and spaghetti models for Hurricane Isaias, which is likely to bring widespread impacts to the U.S. Gulf coast over the next 48 hours.
FHSAA gets heavy-handed over brawls; Deltona, Matanzas, Carol City all banned from playoffs
The FHSAA handed down some of its toughest sanctions ever on Thursday and set the tone for how it will deal with postgame fights, banning Deltona, Matanzas and Carol City…
Hurricane Isaias becomes major Category 3 storm targeting Florida landfall
Hurricane Isaias intensified into a major Category 3 hurricane Friday morning with 120 mph winds and is forecast to make landfall tonight on the Florida Panhandle, according to the National…
Activists, doctors clash over proposal to repeal 4 vaccines needed for kids to enroll in Florida schools
The Florida Department of Health heard hours of public comment from parents’ rights advocates and healthcare professionals on Thursday about the agency’s move to repeal four vaccines required to enroll…
DeSantis cancels execution of death row inmate from South Florida amid dementia concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew the death warrant Thursday that had cleared the way for the execution of a Death Row inmate from Miami-Dade.
Halloween happenings: Theme parks, local haunts bring spooky spirit to Central Florida
From Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream to local attractions, there are plenty of haunts — and some not-so-scary events — to explore as Oct. 31 approaches.