How to pile dirt on the moon? Robotics teams tackle NASA challenge
NASA's annual Lunabotics Challenge had nearly 50 university teams that competed at UCF and Kennedy Space Center to solve moon regolith problems.
US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown
Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles.
Ex-UCF prof placed on diversion after physical altercation with kid on e-bike
Shou Pang was accused of slapping the helmet off an Oviedo middle-schooler who refused his entreaty to slow down. He was terminated three weeks after the incident.
Volusia man gets life sentence for gunning down off-duty cop at gas station
A Volusia County man was sentenced Monday to life in prison for brutally gunning down an off-duty police officer at a Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-sea last year.
Maxwell: Candidates who collect signatures to get on the ballot have my respect
Scott Maxwell: In Florida, candidates can either pay a filing fee to run for office or pound the pavement to collect signatures from voters who also think they should be…
Memorial Day weekend: Things to do in Orlando
Around Orlando, there are many ways to honor Memorial Day and events that help celebrate the holiday weekend May 22-25.
Mexican authorities block Royal Caribbean’s new ‘Perfect Day’ project
Facing environmental concerns from activists, the Mexican government decided to deny Royal Caribbean's project to build Perfect Day Mexico.
Score Samsung’s luxury smart appliances for as much as $1,700 off this Memorial Day
Samsung's innovative Bespoke AI appliance suite is on sale for Memorial Day, making upgrading your kitchen a no-brainer.
Miss Manners: I housesat for my neighbor and got berated for the favor
After three weeks of doing my neighbor's chores, he returned home — and he was livid at us.
Editorial: Folks complained about Spirit — until it was gone
Spirit was notoriously known for no-frills flying, and it was ranked poorly by travelers. But it served a purpose -- it was cheap.