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State senator pushes for Florida school start times to stay put. Hereโs where things stand
Read full article: State senator pushes for Florida school start times to stay put. Hereโs where things standNew school start times mandated by the state set to go into effect in 2026 hit the chopping block Thursday in Tallahassee.
Orlando becomes fastest-growing large region. Hereโs how much itโs grown
Read full article: Orlando becomes fastest-growing large region. Hereโs how much itโs grownItโs widely known that people are increasingly calling Florida home, and according to new data, the Orlando area is a popular choice to plant roots.
Orlando VA Healthcare System to host National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
Read full article: Orlando VA Healthcare System to host National Vietnam War Veterans Day CeremonyThis milestone event honors and expresses gratitude to the brave men and women who served during the Vietnam War, recognizing their sacrifices and dedication to our nation.
โJust donโt:โ Florida ranks 3rd in nation for laser strikes on aircraft, FAA reports
Read full article: โJust donโt:โ Florida ranks 3rd in nation for laser strikes on aircraft, FAA reportsFlorida is among the top three states in the country for reported laser light incidents targeting aircraft, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Can you turn right on red from any lane? Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks it down
Read full article: Can you turn right on red from any lane? Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks it downIf there are multiple right-turn lanes at an intersection, does that mean you can turn right on red from any of them?
Express passes for Epic Universe in Orlando now on sale. Here are the eligible rides, shows
Read full article: Express passes for Epic Universe in Orlando now on sale. Here are the eligible rides, showsAs Universal Orlandoโs Epic Universe nears its grand opening, express passes are now on sale.
Warm, breezy ahead of next system that could bring rain, storms to Central Florida. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Warm, breezy ahead of next system that could bring rain, storms to Central Florida. Hereโs what to knowWith dry air sticking around and no rain in sight, fire weather conditions will stay a concern.
Central Florida toll system will transition to cashless payments at night
Read full article: Central Florida toll system will transition to cashless payments at nightIf you are one of the few who still pays for tolls with change, you will soon need to "pay by plate" or use a transponder on this Central Florida highway system, at least for nighttime travel.
Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange County
Read full article: Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange CountyA homicide suspect led Osceola County deputies on a chase before being taken into custody in Orange County, deputies said.
๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artform
Read full article: ๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artformOrlando Ballet will be celebrating the works of those whom they call the โinfluencersโ of dance through a special performance that also includes work from Alysa Pires.
17-year-old arrested for fatal shooting during โdrug transactionโ in Orlando, police say
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested for fatal shooting during โdrug transactionโ in Orlando, police sayA 17-year-old faces a long list of charges related to the fatal shooting of a man in Orlando during a โdrug transaction,โ according to a news release.
Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of food
Read full article: Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of foodSecond Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDAโs Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.
What the first Atlantic disturbance tells us about the 2025 hurricane season
Read full article: What the first Atlantic disturbance tells us about the 2025 hurricane seasonOn Monday afternoon, at 1 p.m. National Hurricane Center issued a SPECIAL Tropical Weather Outlook for an area of rotation in the subtropical Atlantic.
Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could go
Read full article: Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could goThe House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee backs an amendment to HB 567 that would raise the speed limit on limited access highways, like I-4 or I-95.
Social Security office closed or need help navigating the changes? Hereโs a guide
Read full article: Social Security office closed or need help navigating the changes? Hereโs a guideOn Monday, a 63-year-old woman from Orlando called News 6 for help as she has tried for over 10 days to get in contact with anyone from Social Security.
The next cold front moves in, but Central Florida gets NONE of the cold
Read full article: The next cold front moves in, but Central Florida gets NONE of the coldThe first of many spring cold fronts is on its way towards the southeast United States. In its wake, the Deep South and our neighbors up north are anticipating more severe weather. By the time it arrives in our area, the front will have essentially vanished without a trace.
Terra Luna guests get grand opening welcome to Universal Orlandoโs newest hotel
Read full article: Terra Luna guests get grand opening welcome to Universal Orlandoโs newest hotelUniversal Orlando guests were welcomed home to a new planet on Tuesday as the destination adds another lodging option to its growing hotel portfolio
Orange County leaders OK ICE agreement, but not without pushback
Read full article: Orange County leaders OK ICE agreement, but not without pushbackOrange County leaders ratified a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would allow county correction officers to assist in immigration enforcement.
Thousands in Central Florida struggle to find rental units they can afford
Read full article: Thousands in Central Florida struggle to find rental units they can affordThe latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable homes in Central Florida has been falling, even as the overall supply of homes has gone up.
Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests
Read full article: Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guestsA family is suing Walt Disney World over allegations that an employee took up-skirt videos of theme park guests.
Wagner and Banchero power the Orlando Magic to a 118-106 win over the struggling Lakers
Read full article: Wagner and Banchero power the Orlando Magic to a 118-106 win over the struggling LakersFranz Wagner had 32 points and eight assists, Paolo Banchero added 30 points and seven rebounds and the Orlando Magic sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their third straight loss, 118-106 on Monday night
NWSL, union and 2 teams denounce fansโ reported โhateful languageโ against Barbra Banda
Read full article: NWSL, union and 2 teams denounce fansโ reported โhateful languageโ against Barbra BandaThe National Womenโs Soccer League, its players union and the Orlando Pride and Gotham FC have denounced reports of โhateful languageโ directed at Pride forward Barbra Banda.
Florida Citrus Sports outlines proposal for Jacksonville Jaguarsโ 2027 season in Orlando
Read full article: Florida Citrus Sports outlines proposal for Jacksonville Jaguarsโ 2027 season in OrlandoIn Monday's Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Sports Incentive Committee meeting, Florida Citrus Sports detailed its proposal to host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2027 NFL season at Camping World Stadium.
โNeeds some love and attention:โ Reviving the Maxey-Crooms house in Holden-Parramore
Read full article: โNeeds some love and attention:โ Reviving the Maxey-Crooms house in Holden-ParramoreA crumbling old house in Parramore with huge historical significance is one step closer to being revived. T
New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida Highwaymen
Read full article: New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida HighwaymenWeโve told you all about the Florida Highwaymen and how they got their start in the 1950s, selling paintings of Florida landscapes along the highways. Among the group of 26 Black artists included one woman, Mary Ann Carroll.
Florida gas prices drop below $3 a gallon, lowest in over a year
Read full article: Florida gas prices drop below $3 a gallon, lowest in over a yearAs of Sunday, the state average stood at $2.97 per gallon, which is 2 cents lower than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average since December 2023, according to AAA.
Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless shelters
Read full article: Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless sheltersThe Orlando City Council unanimously approved a plan Monday to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two Greyhound buses into overnight shelters.
Orlando City scores 4 goals to back Javier Oteroโs first MLS start, a win over DC United
Read full article: Orlando City scores 4 goals to back Javier Oteroโs first MLS start, a win over DC UnitedFour players scored, goalkeeper Javier Otero had a clean sheet for the first 90 minutes in his first MLS start and Orlando City SC blew past DC United 4-1.
Why US postal workers are rallying amid fears of government takeover, privatization
Read full article: Why US postal workers are rallying amid fears of government takeover, privatizationPostal workers across the country will rally outside post offices on Sunday, nearly a month after President Donald Trump suggested he may try to take control of the independent agency and put it under the Commerce Department.
โGuessing somebody wasnโt looking:โ Aviation expert on close call at MCO
Read full article: โGuessing somebody wasnโt looking:โ Aviation expert on close call at MCOA day after a plane nearly took off from a taxiway as opposed to a runway at Orlando International Airport, a local pilot who is seasoned in aircraft training says he has many questions for the pilots of that flight.
Florida Gator fans pack Barkhaven to cheer on team during March Madness
Read full article: Florida Gator fans pack Barkhaven to cheer on team during March MadnessOn a night filled with March Madness excitement, Florida Gator fans gathered at Barkhaven to watch their team take center stage in the NCAA tournament.
Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrest
Read full article: Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrestDetectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he gulped the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000 during his arrest on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle.
PHOTOS: Tiffany earrings โrecoveredโ after man swallowed them following theft at Mall at Millenia, police say
Read full article: PHOTOS: Tiffany earrings โrecoveredโ after man swallowed them following theft at Mall at Millenia, police sayOrlando police have shared new photos and video from their investigation involving a Texas man who they say stole $800,000 worth of luxury jewelry and then swallowed it during a traffic stop.
Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in Florida under Alien Enemies Act, DeSantis says
Read full article: Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in Florida under Alien Enemies Act, DeSantis saysOfficials say a man affiliated with Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization from Venezuela, has been arrested in Florida.
Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway โ rather than runway โ at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway โ rather than runway โ at Orlando International AirportOfficials say a Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway โ rather than a runway โ at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane.
โIn Florida, green burns:โ Orlando fire official warns of seasonal fire risks
Read full article: โIn Florida, green burns:โ Orlando fire official warns of seasonal fire risksMike Facente, the Orlando District Manager for the Florida Forest Service, highlighted the fire risks that Florida faces during the dry spring and summer months.
Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroom
Read full article: Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroomAn employee reported she saw a woman โon her knees cleaning up a lot of water and a lot of dog food from the floor of the bathroom,โ investigators wrote.
DeSantis warns he has โtools,โ including suspending local officials, if they donโt cooperate with ICE
Read full article: DeSantis warns he has โtools,โ including suspending local officials, if they donโt cooperate with ICEFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in assisting in detentions and deportations.
For REAL (ID)! Long lines at Florida DMVs may continue through 2027. Hereโs why
Read full article: For REAL (ID)! Long lines at Florida DMVs may continue through 2027. Hereโs whyThere is an issue of long lines at driverโs license offices in Florida, and officials say the problem may continue through 2027.
โDoo, doo, doo:โ Baby Shark swims into SeaWorld for 10th anniversary celebration. Hereโs when
Read full article: โDoo, doo, doo:โ Baby Shark swims into SeaWorld for 10th anniversary celebration. Hereโs whenTo celebrate Baby Shark, SeaWorld and The Pinkfong Company, the creators of the global sensation, are joining forces to bring exclusive live character interactions to SeaWorld parks.
Gulf of Endor? Florida legislator lampoons โGulf of Americaโ bill with โStar Warsโ suggestions. See full list
Read full article: Gulf of Endor? Florida legislator lampoons โGulf of Americaโ bill with โStar Warsโ suggestions. See full listState Rep. Anna Eskamani announces that she has filed an amendment to rename landmarks after places in "Star Wars."
Man found guilty of murder in fatal Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial Drive
Read full article: Man found guilty of murder in fatal Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial DriveClosing arguments are expected in the trial of a man accused of killing a father who was heading to his first day of work in an Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial Drive.
Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learns
Read full article: Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learnsWhen the Orlando Police Department made a recent change in how it protects the Parramore community, the change ended up, unintentionally, leaving residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
Former technician sues Orlando FreeFall owners over safety concerns
Read full article: Former technician sues Orlando FreeFall owners over safety concernsAustin Alexander, who worked as a maintenance technician for Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot from April 2021 to March 2023, reportedly identified several safety issues with the FreeFall ride that was located at ICON Park.
Get an exclusive first look at Beyoncรฉโs new wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds Orlando
Read full article: Get an exclusive first look at Beyoncรฉโs new wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds OrlandoFor one night only, the Beyhive can head on down, down, down, down to Ole Red Orlando for an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the new figure.
Woman arrested after โdead animalโ found in bathroom at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Woman arrested after โdead animalโ found in bathroom at Orlando International AirportA 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a โdead animalโ inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.
Town hall set to shed light on homeless communityโs needs in east Orange County
Read full article: Town hall set to shed light on homeless communityโs needs in east Orange CountyA town hall meeting on Thursday evening invites the public to ask questions about the issue of homelessness in east Orange County, and what people can do.
Florida Citrus Sports seeks funding to host Jacksonville Jaguars in Orlando for 2027 season
Read full article: Florida Citrus Sports seeks funding to host Jacksonville Jaguars in Orlando for 2027 seasonThe Jacksonville Jaguars will need a place to play their 2027 home season and Florida Citrus Sports is working to set up a temporary home in Orlando.
Florida highway speed limits could go up if this bill passes
Read full article: Florida highway speed limits could go up if this bill passesSB 462 is a package of changes to transportation law. Before the billโs first committee hearing, the sponsor added a new provision: raising the speed limit from 70 mph on a major highway or expressway to 75 mph.
Temperatures rebound as next cold front closes in on Central Florida
Read full article: Temperatures rebound as next cold front closes in on Central FloridaAfter a hefty weather weekend for lots of us, the rest of the spring break week ahead looks glorious! Warming temperatures after Tuesday morning, with another shot of cool air in the forecast by Friday morning before the vacation wraps up on a high note.
This Central Florida pilot culinary program is getting results for young adults with cognitive disabilities
Read full article: This Central Florida pilot culinary program is getting results for young adults with cognitive disabilitiesAt Valencia Collegeโs School of Culinary Arts, the kitchen was alive with energy and the scent of freshly made pancakes, waffles, and frittatas.
Stumped on what to do with dead wood in your yard? Leave it, experts say
Read full article: Stumped on what to do with dead wood in your yard? Leave it, experts sayIf youโve recently had a tree cut down to the stump or have some toppled dead wood in your yard from recent hurricanes, there is a benefit to leaving it right where itโs at, according to experts from the UF/IFAS.
Why more Florida lawmakers are sponsoring bills to preempt local government measures
Read full article: Why more Florida lawmakers are sponsoring bills to preempt local government measuresThe Florida Association of Counties, which represents county governments in Tallahassee, is tracking more than 50 bills, filed by both Democrats and Republicans, that they say preempt local rules in favor of one statewide regulation.
โMy husband shot me!โ Orlando man accused of trying to murder ex-wife, frame her for the crime
Read full article: โMy husband shot me!โ Orlando man accused of trying to murder ex-wife, frame her for the crimeAn Orlando man has been arrested after officers said he shot his ex-wife and tried to frame her for the act, according to the Apopka Police Department.