Former ‘pray-away-the-gay’ activist charged in child sex sting, Orange deputies say
A man who once ran an Orlando-based anti-gay group that wanted to "pray away the gay" has been arrested after police say he solicited sex with a deputy posting as…
Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins this summer. What to know.
State officials on Tuesday announced plans for this year's Florida Python Challenge, an event aimed at raising awareness about invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades.
Orange school board rejects adding teacher pay hikes to school property tax
The Orange County School Board voted to put its special schools tax on the ballot again Tuesday but rejected, in a 5-3 vote, a proposal to use the money for…
Orlando cop gets 18-day suspension for chase ending in homeless man’s death
The Orlando police officer whose chase of a man fleeing a traffic stop last year ended in the death of 56-year-old Gerald Neal was handed an 18-day suspension.
Drought could dampen July 4 fireworks in Florida
Members of the Florida Cabinet warned Tuesday that fireworks don't play well with drought conditions that have led to burn bans around the state.
Former University of Alabama president named sole finalist for UF’s top job
A former University of Alabama president, Stuart Bell, has been named sole finalist for the University of Florida's top job, and UF's board of trustees could vote to approve him…
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
Charlie Kirk and the conservative youth movement he founded, Turning Point USA, emerged as a major force in U.S. politics that was considered instrumental in getting Trump elected to a…
Rain chances are low but showers and storms possible in afternoon
Rain chances are low and mostly along the coast but could shift further in the afternoon.
Democrats to pump resources into keeping Soto’s imperiled Orlando-area seat
The fundraising arm for Congressional Democrats plans to steer additional resources to Rep. Darren Soto, whose Central Florida seat is in danger after Republicans redrew his district.
Orange schools to launch baseball, softball academy to lure back students
Orange County Public Schools plan to launch a baseball and softball academy for students in grade 3 to 6, hoping the "microschool" helps lure back families.