Social Security recipients to get 3.6% cost of living boost, an average of $75 per month
The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027.
Royal Caribbean pays homage to Dolly Parton with name of newest chief dog officer
Fans overwhelmingly voted to name the new chief dog officer sailing on Hero of the Seas "Dolly" after the late singer-songwriter.
Florida mistakenly releases, recovers 2 people from Deportation Depot immigrant detention center
Two detainees held at Deportation Depot in North Florida were released by mistake over the weekend and later apprehended and returned to the detention facility, officials have confirmed.
Florida’s social media law banning kids’ accounts upheld by appeals court
The law was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2024. In addition to banning minors under 14 from creating social media accounts, it requires 15- and 16-year-olds to get parental…
Buckley, Dean vie for Seminole state House seat to succeed Rep. David Smith
Emily Duda Buckley and Nik Dean are vying for the Florida House District 38 seat in Seminole County in the Nov. 3 general election.
Scammers posing as FBI stole 18K from elderly Windermere resident, cops say
Windermere police are asking for the public's help in identifying scammers who on Tuesday allegedly stole $18,000 from an elderly woman while posing as FBI agents.
Seniors face higher Medicare prescription costs in 2027
Prescription drug coverage is undergoing a major structural shift heading into 2027, and seniors should check plans carefully during the Medicare enrollment period.
Orlando police: Michelle Parker’s ex-fiancé charged with murder 15 years after disappearance
Orlando's police chief announced Wednesday that Michelle Parker's ex-fiancé has been charged with murder 15 years after the mother of three disappeared.
Maxwell: RJ Mitte made helping kids in Orlando a mission
Maxwell: "Breaking Bad" actor RJ Mitte did so much to help UCP of Central Florida here in Orlando that the nonprofit honored him for all his volunteerism at this year's…
Woman sets Belle Isle home on fire, police say
A woman forbidden from returning to a Belle Isle home she once trespassed came back anyway to set it on fire, police said.