Car vs. electric scooter leaves 1 dead in Orange County, FHP says
A 20-year-old woman riding an electric scooter died when she was struck by a car in west Orange County on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Scammers posing as Catholic Charities prey on Palm Beach County immigrants
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach is warning South Florida immigrants to beware of wolves in sheep's clothing — scammers posing as charities' advocates to prey on non-citizens.
Chance for showers in Central Florida forecast Saturday, NWS says
Central Floridians should plan for a hot, extremely muggy and stormy weekend. The biggest concern today will be heavy rain and minor flooding, according to the National Weather Service in…
Endometriosis can elude diagnosis for years: What to know about the disease
By LAURA UNGAR When Zoë Armstrong got an ultrasound report showing signs of endometriosis, she called her mom and cried. After years of suffering and seeking help from doctors, she…
Florida leaders vie to bring newly announced U.S. Space Academy to the state
The countdown is on for where the new U.S. Space Academy will call home and Florida leaders are throwing the state's name in the ring.
In Hope Florida scandal, Florida shorted $800,000, grand jury says
In the Hope Florida scandal, Florida was shorted $800,000, a recently leaked grand jury report says, never receiving all the money it should have in a settlement with a Medicaid…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gives free books to Orlando children
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has given more than 65,000 free storybooks to Orlando children as part of the late singer's literacy charity.
Former New Mexico lawmaker pleads guilty to diverting public school funds
The plea agreement calls for a 10 1/2-year prison sentence and more than $1.8 million in restitution.
Colorado man who was free on bond in wife’s alleged killing is jailed after hit-and-run
Under Morphew's bond terms set last year, he was not supposed to travel away from home in southern Colorado except for work and special circumstances.
Today in History: September 5, Pan Am hijacking kills 20 passengers, crew members
Four hijackers who had seized a Pan Am jumbo jet on the ground in Karachi, Pakistan, opened fire on the jet’s passengers; a total of 20 passengers and crew members…