Grand jury blasts DeSantis staff, Hope Florida board for lack of ‘due diligence’
A leaked grand jury report blames key members for the DeSantis administration for taking $10 million from a Medicaid settlement and using it for GOP-backed political activities.
DeSantis signs death warrant for killer convicted of bludgeoning woman with hammer
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Curtis Wilkie Beasley for the 1995 murder of a Polk County woman bludgeoned with a hammer in the laundry room of her…
Orange County issues alert for mosquito-borne West Nile virus
Several sentinel chickens were diagnosed with the virus and officials are warning residents to remain vigilant about the buzzing pests
Orlando fraudster Chris Delgado sued by feds over crypto Ponzi scheme
Convicted Orlando fraudster Christopher Delgado spent far more on personal items, including his kids' tuition and a yacht, than previously documented, according to two new lawsuits he faces.
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the United States
President Donald Trump says he's renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada.
Winter Park Institute, Osceola History, others announce new leaders
Winter Park Institute, Osceola History, the Mennello Museum and Creative City Project make changes in key positions.
Disney Destiny sails out of Port Canaveral beginning in late 2027
All three Wish-class ships will homeport at Port Canaveral for the first time during the winter 2027-2028 sailing season.
Merrywood’s new owners still seek demo permit as Winter Park commission delays lot split vote
City commissioners unanimously agreed to delay until October taking up the controversial proposal that would allow dividing the lakefront property
Six Hurricanes who could win major individiual awards in 2026
The Hurricanes' roster is loaded with talent this season. Several Miami players, including Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney, could compete for major awards.
‘Purely coincidental’: Tropical Storm Dolly name has nothing to do with Dolly Parton death, NHC says
Dolly Parton's death this week has nothing to do with the name of the new tropical storm that formed in the Atlantic on Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.