Florida plans to close Alligator Alcatraz, vendors reportedly told
Vendors were told that detainees would be moved from the facility by the start of June and that the center would be broken down over the following weeks, the three…
DeSantis signs legislation toughening penalties for animal cruelty
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a pair of bills aimed at shielding pets and animals from acts of cruelty.
‘A nightmare to think about.’ Driving behavior may be early warning sign of dementia
The personal and family struggle over when to stop driving is increasingly common in Florida amid the highest number of senior drivers ever recorded. A decision to take away car…
Apopka mayor’s records sought in Ponzi scheme bankruptcy case
A bankruptcy attorney trying to sort out the finances of an Orlando businessman accused of running a Ponzi scheme has subpoenaed financial records from Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta.
Man killed by Frontier plane at Denver airport died by suicide, medical examiner says
Pedestrian killed in crash at DIA identified as Michael Mott, 41.
Teachers unions could disappear under DeSantis ‘union busting’ law
Florida teachers unions could disappear under new DeSantis 'union busting' law, critics say, with a number of local unions facing crucial votes this summer.
If weather allows, sonic boom in store as SpaceX tries for launch to the space station
Despite a dodgy weather forecast, SpaceX has lined up its latest resupply run for NASA to the International Space Station on Tuesday night that could bring a sonic boom to…
Florida lawmakers open special session to resolve budget stalemate
Florida lawmakers convened a special session Tuesday to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the preferred spending plans of the House and Senate.
Tony Ortiz joins 2027 race for Orlando mayor
Longtime City Commissioner Tony Ortiz filed paperwork Monday to run for mayor of Orlando, making him the latest entrant in a 2027 contest which already features state Rep. Anna Eskamani.
Tiger Woods’ lawyer and prosecutors are set to argue over prescription records in Florida DUI case
If the judge determines the drug records are necessary, Tiger Woods' attorney has asked for a protective order limiting their release only to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts and…