Rounds of showers, storms expect over Central Florida, NWS says
Another round of showers and storms is forecast today near and south of Orlando with a 60% to 80% chance of coverage, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Contests for Florida governor, senator offer different strategies for handling race
It's a reflection of a difficult reality for Black candidates like Byron Donalds and Angie Nixon, especially in a Southern state, experts say: Progressives may motivate their base by engaging…
Sanford Democrat Darryl Block challenges GOP’s Rachel Plakon for state House
Republican Rachel Plakon, who was first elected in 2022, is seeking a third term in Florida's House District 36 seat. She faces a challenge from Democrat and Sanford attorney Darryl…
Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn’t driving their decisions on the war
President Donald Trump and Iran’s leadership appear to agree on one thing about their seven-month-old war: they each insist the U.S. election calendar isn’t motivating them to find an end…
Central Florida faces storms and extreme heat this weekend
Central Florida will experience a hot, humid and stormy weekend. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a 50% to 70% chance of rain each afternoon and evening,…
UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and calls for solidarity to help fight it
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations’ human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of tennis player Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and…
GOP incumbent Bankson faces challenge from Dem physician Fox for state House
Apopka Republican wants to build on his successes, Winter Garden Democrat says voters are ready for change
Robert Prater faces Jane Aman in race for Florida House District 37
Robert Prater, an educator with Orange County Public Schools, faces Jane Aman, an English lecturer at the University of Central Florida, in race for Florida House District 37
Controversially redrawn district sees former Trump appointee Green taking on U.S. Rep. Soto
Trump-aligned Dan Green is challenging Congressman Darren Soto, a Democrat who is in danger of his losing seat after Florida Republicans redrew boundary lines earlier this year.
Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business
Despite both a rise in costs and fears around immigration crackdowns, some Latinos are making it their business, literally, to champion other Latino entrepreneurs.