Prosecutors seek death penalty against Sanford man accused of raping child relative
Prosecutors in Seminole County are seeking the death penalty against Daniel Emilio Rodriguez, a Sanford man accused of twice raping his 6-year-old relative.
Pictures: Orange County kicks off Juneteenth 2026
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, first lady Val Demings and guests kick off the 2026 Juneteenth celebration at the Orange County Regional History Center, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. In partnership…
Special Olympics Florida athletes head out from Orlando to compete in USA Games
More than 200 Team Florida athletes, unified partners and coaches took off from Orlando International Airport on Friday for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, Minn.
Former FHP troopers accused of faking off-duty shifts in ChampionsGate
Two former Florida Highway Patrol troopers are accused of overbilling thousands of dollars in faked off-duty shifts at ChampionsGate over several months
Marginal risk for storms and heat advisory for Central Florida
East Central Florida has a marginal risk of a severe storm.
A sloth exhibitor shut down in New York wants a comeback — and Florida licensed him
An exotic animal exhibitor whose sloth-encounters business was shut down by New York courts is attempting to relaunch his operations in South Florida.
Property tax cuts could end up squeezing some Florida renters
Some renters may face higher costs if Florida voters approve property tax cuts on the November ballot — dealing another blow to housing affordability, real estate experts say.
Artemis III backup astronaut in prime spot to be chosen for moon landing mission
As the lone backup of Artemis III, NASA astronaut Bob Hines could be in line to be chosen for a moon landing mission.
Class of 2026: Osceola County’s valedictorians & salutatorians
Meet the Class of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians from Osceola County high schools.
Orlando exhibit spotlights women veterans as nation’s 250th approaches
Orlando exhibit spotlights women veterans, with the "She Proudly Served: Women in the Military” showcasing uniforms, awards and information about women in the armed services.