Federal Reserve policymakers show support for rate hikes as Warsh reins in guidance
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday yet half the central bank’s policymakers said they could support a rate hike later this year, an unexpectedly aggressive outcome that…
Oviedo Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson collapses after medical episode while pacing mile group at event
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh…
Oviedo council sends four-year term proposal back to voters
Oviedo council agreed this week to let voters decide if they want to make council member terms four years long instead of two and align city elections with even-year, big-draw…
ICE announces removal of detainees from Alligator Alcatraz
Detainees at the South Florida immigration detention facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz have been removed amid reports of an impending shut-down, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘The Ring’ star Daveigh Chase dead at 35
Daveigh Chase, who starred in "Lilo & Stitch" and "The Ring," died Tuesday. She was 35.
Winter Park Playhouse surprised with $10,000 national award
The Winter Park Playhouse, reopening soon, is one of 10 2025-26 recipients of a Stand for the Arts award from Ovation TV and Spectrum.
Florida CFO Ingoglia blasts Osceola spending, county pushes back
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took aim at Osceola County Wednesday, accusing it of reckless spending in the tens of millions of dollars.
Appeals court strikes down Florida law blocking concealed carry for 18- to 20-year-olds
An appeals court has struck down a Florida law forbidding law-abiding adults from carrying a concealed gun until they turn 21, a prohibition that's been on the books since 1987.
Jaguars make Ross Matiscik the NFL’s highest-paid long snapper
Jacksonville’s Ross Matiscik is now the NFL’s highest-paid long snapper. Matiscik signed a two-year, $3.8 million contract extension with the Jaguars on Wednesday, his agency, Sportstars NYC, confirmed.
Disney: Lauren Alaina, Grace Potter, Hanson set for Epcot’s Eat to the Beat concerts
Food & Wine Festival will feature 33 acts, starting in late August at the theme park