The next 2 weeks will take us into summer, winter, and back again
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Sunday, we were watching closely as severe weather, including occasional tornado-producing storms, rolled across Central Florida. During the day on Monday, we should anticipate much of the same, except much less in terms of who receives any of the really nasty stuff. What’s causing all...
Armed Florida man charges at officer who shoots him
A Florida man, who was caught on camera charging an officer with a knife, died after being shot by police.
Florida woman wins $1M from scratch-off after finding lucky dime under motorcycle
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (CBS12) — A sign from a dime changed a Florida woman's life, leading her to win $1 million from a scratch-off ticket at a gas station. The Florida Lottery announced on Monday that Ocklawaha resident Sarah Mallory claimed a $1 million prize from the $5 Monopoly Secret Vault Scratch-Off game.
Ex-CardReady CEO Gets 7 Years in $19M Credit Card Fraud Scheme
The former chief executive officer of a Los Angeles-based credit card processing firm was sentenced Monday to seven years in federal prison for orchestrating a $19 million laundering scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
Florida Faces Wave of Bank Closures
Bank Branch Closures Accelerate in Florida as Digital Shift Continues. The downsizing of physical bank branches is accelerating across the United States, with Florida being hit by more closures. This trend, which has gained momentum after the COVID-19 pandemic, reflects the ongoing shift toward digital banking....
Lady motorcyclist dies after hit by 78-year-old driver who failed to see her
A lady motorcyclist died after she was hit by a 78-year-old driver who failed to see her. The 39-year-old Davenport woman was riding a 2024 Yamaha motorcycle at 11:22 p.m. Saturday northbound on U.S. Hwy. 27 at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard south of Clermont when she was struck from behind by a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis...
Speeding teen driver tries to lie about identity in traffic stop at Waffle House
A Windermere teen was arrested when officers noticed what looked like scattered narcotic powder during a traffic stop at Waffle House. An officer observed a silver Cadillac speeding southbound on U.S. Highway 441 at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Radar showed it...
Cold Stone Creamery Expands in Central Florida, Bringing Sweet Treats!
Ice cream lovers in Poinciana, get excited! Cold Stone Creamery is bringing its famous made-to-order ice cream creations to town. While there’s no official opening date yet, one thing’s for sure—locals will soon have a new go-to spot for indulgent frozen treats.
Flash Flooding to Impact U.S. Gulf Coast: Heavy Rainfall Hits MS, AL, and FL...
Southern Mississippi, southwest Alabama, and the western Florida Panhandle are experiencing extremely heavy rainfall, with flash flooding likely in the next few hours Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Einstein Bros. Bagels Expands in Central Florida – Fresh Bagels & Coffee Await!
Bagel lovers, get ready—Einstein Bros. Bagels is bringing its fresh, made-from-scratch bagels to Kissimmee! While the opening date hasn’t been announced yet, locals can look forward to a delicious new breakfast and lunch spot in the near future.