Daniel Webster’s retirement leads to packed race for his congressional seat
Eight Republicans and Democrats are vying to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster's seat representing a Lake County-centered congressional district.
State law forces Orange County vote on controversial 1,400-acre Sustanee site
The August hearing is required under a new state law that could clear the path to develop up to 1,800 homes on the agricultural enclave without rezoning.
Maxwell: At 7 million square feet, does convention center really need another expansion?
Maxwell: Orange County's convention center is already 7 million square feet. But leaders want $540 million to expand it again. The return on investment here is highly questionable, as are…
Winter Park nonprofit helps disabled adults gain job skills as repair technicians
Winter Park's Techtronic Training Lab helps adults with autism and other disabilities learn to repair phones, laptops and other electronic devices.
Appeals court rejects the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention for immigrants
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot deny immigrants detained inside the United States a chance for release on bond.
Skunk Ape Night Run: An 18-mile trail race through the heart of Green Swamp
In July, I embarked on an 18-mile trail race through Green Swamp. On the journey, we kept our eyes peeled for the fabled Florida Skunk Ape.
Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US
Americans outside the nation’s capital will soon be able to get limited-edition U.S. passports that feature a picture of President Donald Trump and celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Today in History: July 31, Apollo 15 astronauts use a lunar rover for the first time
Apollo 15 crew members David Scott and James Irwin became the first astronauts to use a lunar rover on the surface of the moon.
TSA finds stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger’s suitcase at an Alabama airport
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger’s suitcase during a routine security screening at an Alabama airport.
Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting
Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city’s response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Mayor Katie Wilson said Thursday.