Judge rejects former Lake cop’s request for DNA hearing in death row case
A Lake County judge on Monday rejected a request by death row inmate James Duckett to hold a court hearing on recent DNA test results from his decades-old murder case.
Nebraska quarantine ends for last of hantavirus ship passengers, including Florida woman
Eight Americans have left a Nebraska quarantine unit after 42 days following a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak that killed three people.
NBA draft preview: Magic enter with lone 2nd-rounder but ‘bullish’ on team
The last time the Magic didn't have a first-round draft pick was 2011. Orlando enters this week's NBA draft with only the No. 46 pick.
Alligator attacks, injures Rainbow River snorkeler
A 19-year-old was attacked by an alligator on Sunday and left with serious injuries at the tourist destination known for tubing and snorkeling.
Good news, cyclists: Seminole opens new extension of Lake Monroe Loop
Seminole County leaders on Monday joined Sanford and state transportation officials to open the latest leg of the Lake Monroe Loop, a paved recreational trail that when fully completed will…
Lake County church leader arrested for video voyeurism, sheriff says
Lake deputies say Charles Barton Lucas, 59, who is listed as an “overseer” on the website of Heritage Community Church in Fruitland Park, was arrested for five counts of video…
Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94.
Universal plans H.R. Bloodengutz encore for Horror Nights 2026
The TV horror show character was first seen in HHN haunted house in 2011.
UCF adds three more commitments to 2027 recruiting class
Linebacker Debonaire Johnson, cornerback Tyler Walker Jr. and punter James Reynolds joined the Knights' 2027 class by committing over the weekend.
Commentary: Free the hostages! Especially that woman in Omaha | Pat Beall
The stock market is held hostage to Elon Musk, a Palm Beach County commissioner's ambition is held hostage by the president, and a healthy Floridian is held hostage in Nebraska…