Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department has moved to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Pictures: Seminole County’s new specialized rescue unit
The Seminole County Fire Department hosts a ceremony to celebrate the new Squad 2, a special all-hazards repose unit.
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."
Apopka commissioners finally approve tax rate, move on to budget cuts
City's new mayor says difficult decisions lie ahead of September when final spending plan is approved
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…