Florida Weather Alert: Storms and Rip Currents Expected by Evening
Melbourne, FL – High temperatures will soar into the 80s and low 90s today across central Florida, as the region braces for a late-day shift in weather conditions. A sea breeze collision will spark scattered thunderstorms with lightning as early as late afternoon, moving toward coastal areas this evening.
Mother’s Day 2025: Brunches, self-care, freebies and more
ORLANDO, Fla. – Mother’s Day is right around the corner, a day dedicated to showering mothers and other maternal figures in your life with love. A day out with mom doesn’t always require a dining reservation, as there are plenty of places to choose from in Central Florida.
Worrell fingers predecessor’s ‘misuse of funds’ for Orange state attorney’s budget shortfall
The Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office is grappling with an $849,000 budget shortfall, and State Attorney Monique Worrell on Monday blamed part of the problem on a “misuse of funds” by her predecessor. Most of the deficit, Worrell said, comes from the loss of a $500,000 federal grant for victim advocates under...
Teen shot in Sanford drive-by set to walk at graduation after year of recovery
SANFORD, Fla. - One year after a drive-by shooting left her with a traumatic brain injury, a Sanford teenager is preparing to walk across the graduation stage — a milestone once thought impossible. What we know:. Two teenage girls were shot during a drive-by shooting in Sanford, Florida. Surveillance...
North I-Drive economic incentives considered in pilot program
The city of Orlando is developing a new pilot program that could offer economic incentives to encourage private investment and revitalize specific properties along the North International Drive corridor. Championed by District 6 Commissioner Bakari Burns and driven by the Economic Development Department, this...
Orlando weather: Severe storms possible along Space Coast Monday night
ORLANDO, Fla. - Storms are expected to roll through Florida’s Space Coast Monday evening, with the potential for damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. Monday Forecast: Evening storms linger. What to expect:. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 9 p.m.,...
Orlando man arrested after allegedly battering 80-year-old parking enforcement specialist in Cocoa Beach
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando man is facing felony charges after police say he struck an 80-year-old parking enforcement specialist during a confrontation over a citation in Brevard County. Aggressive reaction to parking ticket. What we know:. Cocoa Beach police responded around 3:11 p.m. on May 3 to the east...
Orlando police release video that shows downtown confrontation, fatal shooting by officers
ORLANDO, Fla. – Video released Monday by Orlando police show a downtown confrontation last month between two people that led to a man firing a shot into the air, and officers subsequently shooting and killing him. Johnathan Flores, 38, was shot and killed April 20 by Orlando police officers...
Oviedo changes land use designation, paves way for mixed-use apartment complex
OVIEDO, Fla. – Oviedo City Council voted to change the land use designation of a nearly 10-acre piece of land from low-density residential to mixed-use, paving the way for the development of an apartment complex that will include commercial space. In a narrow 3-2 vote, the council approved the...
73-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Orange County crash, troopers say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 73-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Orange County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at Silver Star Road and Powers Drive around 7:30 p.m. According to a crash report, a Nissan...