Uthmeier warns Catholic church to accept vaccine exemptions
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Friday warned the Catholic church to accept vaccine exemptions for students who attend its schools or risk losing state vouchers.
Can a democratic socialist topple incumbent congressman in Florida? Larkin takes on Moskowitz
Progressive and younger Democrats, looking for change and buoyed by recent democratic socialist victories, hope that they can defeat an incumbent in the Democratic primary in South Florida's 25th Congressional…
Former Orlando nightclub owner, husband sentenced to federal prison
The former owner of two nightclubs in Orlando's Milk District and his husband were sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty earlier to sexting a 15-year-old boy in 2020.
Orange Mayor candidates spar on salaries and spending at Tiger Bay debate
The four candidates vying to be Orange County’s next mayor grappled with topics ranging from the elected officials' salaries to how they’d try to curb spending in a county with…
Donalds wants NASA headquarters in Florida, more space jobs
If elected governor, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds said he would expand training in space-related trades and lobby the federal government to move NASA’s headquarters to Florida.
‘Total loss’: Kissimmee pawn shop nearly burns down in ‘stubborn’ blaze
Kissimmee firefighters spent several hours Friday morning fighting an aggressive blaze that nearly burnt down a pawn shop, which a fire official called a "total loss."
Central Florida Voter Guide: August primary races and candidates
Here’s a list of the races and the candidates competing for your vote. Look for race previews, editorial recommendations and video interviews to be added as they are published on…
Seminole’s rural boundary top issue among Democrats in state Senate race
Democrats John Lowndes and H. Alexander Duncan are vying for the Democratic nomination in the Aug. 18 primaries to face incoment Jason Brodeur in the state Senate District 10 seat.
Rain chances increased on Friday and heading into the weekend
On Friday, Leesburg, Daytona Beach, Orlando, Melbourne and Port St. Lucie all have a 70 percent chance for rain, according to NWS Melbourne.
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.