Ryan Elijah Ahead In Tight FL-7 Congressional Race
UPDATE: This article has been update to reflect that the race remains close and may lead to a victory for either candidate pending further vote-counting and/or potential recounts. A previous version prematurely reported Ryan Elijah as the victor. Republican Ryan Elijah appears close to winning the general election for Florida’s...
St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say
The St. Johns River has reached flood stage near DeLand, with levels expected to rise to 4.6 feet early next week, potentially approaching moderate flooding. Flood concerns also extend to Astor, Lake Harney, Sanford and Cocoa, where some areas face moderate to major flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents...
Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...
Florida Deputy Wrangles Alligator, Poses For Tourist Photos
Some tourists in Florida got a bucket-list photo opportunity when they witnessed a deputy wrangling a small alligator. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy responded when a caller reported an alligator near a plaza in a “touristy area.” Osceola County is home to Kissimmee, a hub for major theme parks and resorts. Body-worn […]
Black Women Make History in 2026 Elections Across Florida and Georgia | Florida Sun
ORLANDO, Fla. — The November 3, 2026, elections brought historic victories for Black women in Florida and Georgia, while U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon’s competitive campaign demonstrated the changing political landscape in the Sunshine State. In Orange County, Tiffany Moore Russell became the first Black woman elected county...
A $2,500 Debt, An AR-15, And The Marine Veteran Who Stopped A Florida Citibank...
Jacob Pearson and Leanne Selman An armed man who fatally shot a woman at a...
Hagerty Could Leapfrog Lake Brantley in Playoffs Despite 56-0 Blowout Loss
Lake Brantley beat Hagerty by 56 points on October 30, and yet Hagerty could still end up ranked ahead of the Patriots when Florida High School Athletic Association playoff brackets are unveiled Friday. The twist comes courtesy of a new ranking formula in its first season of determining postseason seeding statewide, and it has coaches across Central Florida grumbling about an algorithm most of them don't fully understand.
After heavy rain, counties prepare for more flooding from the St. Johns River
A flood warning is in effect for areas near the St. Johns River in Seminole, Volusia and Brevard counties. The areas are preparing as the river is forecast to rise to a moderate-to-major flood stage through the weekend according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rains beginning Sunday brought upwards...
Oviedo city leaders prepare for cuts due to Amendment 3
OVIEDO, Fla. — Florida voters approved Amendment 3 Tuesday, with about 62% voting yes. It gives homeowners property tax relief at a time when the cost of living is high. Still, local governments across Florida will lose billions of dollars of revenue in the next year, and many are now planning for cuts to services and layoffs.
Orange County Clerk Race Winner Calls Her Win Over Bank Fraud Past a Redemption...
Roberta Walton Johnson is Orange County's next Clerk of Courts, having beaten no-party-affiliated candidate Terrell Thomas after a months-long, contentious Democratic primary that was fought partly inside the very courts she's now set to lead. Walton Johnson, the office's outgoing general counsel, has described her path to the job as a redemption story, one that includes a 1996 federal bank fraud conviction she says has nothing to do with her ability to run the office.
