Tropical Storm Arthur could form today in Gulf, hurricane center says
The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday forecast a system moving up the Texas coast could become the season's first tropical storm.
Public schools must excuse students for religious instruction, Florida AG says
Florida already had policies in place for parents who want their children to be excused for things like religious holidays and religious instruction, but they weren’t mandatory for school districts.
Former Florida nursing school operator pleads guilty to selling diplomas
The owner of a former South Florida nursing school pleaded guilty this week to selling fake diplomas, including one to a nurse later implicated in a Missouri patient's death..
Class of 2026: Seminole County’s valedictorians & salutatorians
Meet the Class of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians from Seminole County high schools.
30 years after Lake County school murder, killer released from prison
A Lake County man, who as a teen killed a 13-year-old Tavares Middle School student, was recently released from prison and is now living in a halfway house in Gainesville.
USDA steps up screwworm monitoring as cases expand in Texas
Further spread in Texas or in other states “would be a very bad milestone.”
Today in History: June 17, the British suffer heavy losses in the Battle of Bunker Hill
The Revolutionary War Battle of Bunker Hill resulted in a costly victory for the British, who suffered heavy losses.
Lake County man gets life sentence for 2019 murder
A Mascotte man was sentenced to life in prison in Lake County court, seven years after he was arrested for killing a man during an argument that turned physical.
Property tax cuts could hurt local government credit ratings
A massive overhaul of the state’s property tax structure being pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis would have a sweeping impact on the financial stability of local governments across Florida and…
Another rescue from Sloth World dies during rehabilitation, Central Florida Zoo says
Another death has hit the group of 13 sloths brought to the Central Florida Zoo after the closure of the planned International Drive attraction, zoo officials announced Tuesday.