CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS
‘Some of the original water:’ Disney World celebrates 40 years of Seas with Nemo & Friends
Read full article: ‘Some of the original water:’ Disney World celebrates 40 years of Seas with Nemo & FriendsSince opening in 1986 as The Living Seas and being reimagined in 2007, the pavilion has inspired generations to explore the wonders of the ocean.
Dollars & Sense: Student loan garnishments are back. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Student loan garnishments are back. Here’s what to knowGarnishments were suspended during the global pandemic but now, they’re back and a lot of folks are about to receive some unpleasant news.
‘Lethal amount:’ 83-year-old driver had over 3 times legal alcohol limit in fiery Brightline crash, report shows
Read full article: ‘Lethal amount:’ 83-year-old driver had over 3 times legal alcohol limit in fiery Brightline crash, report showsA newly released report shows a medical examine found a "lethal amount" of alcohol in the system of an 83-year-old woman who died in a crash with a Brightline train last year.
‘Lethal amount:’ 83-year-old driver had over 3 times legal alcohol limit in fiery Brightline crash, report shows
Read full article: ‘Lethal amount:’ 83-year-old driver had over 3 times legal alcohol limit in fiery Brightline crash, report showsA newly released report shows a medical examine found a "lethal amount" of alcohol in the system of an 83-year-old woman who died in a crash with a Brightline train last year.
Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central Florida
Read full article: Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central FloridaIrish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
‘Our neighborhood child pedophile:’ 911 call released in chaotic arrest of man found with missing boy in Flagler
Read full article: ‘Our neighborhood child pedophile:’ 911 call released in chaotic arrest of man found with missing boy in FlaglerA 911 call is revealing new details about how deputies were able to find a registered sex offender who was arrested last week while driving with a missing child he's accused of kidnapping and torturing.
VIDEO: Florida man wanted in Indiana arrested in Flagler County for 5th DUI, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida man wanted in Indiana arrested in Flagler County for 5th DUI, deputies sayA Palm Coast man wanted in Indiana was arrested on his fifth DUI after Flagler County deputies stopped him for reckless driving, according to the sheriff’s office.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
‘Perverted’ Palm Coast woman faces years in prison after raping 13-year-old, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Perverted’ Palm Coast woman faces years in prison after raping 13-year-old, sheriff saysAfter promising to leave her husband for a 13-year-old she raped, a Palm Coast woman now faces prison time for her crimes, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30s
Read full article: These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30sTemperatures are expected to start dropping Thursday through the weekend as a cold front sends lows across Central Florida into the 30s for Friday. Some counties in our area are already announcing when cold weather shelters will open for the weekend.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
‘A national treasure:’ Florida Citrus industry sees early signs of comeback
Read full article: ‘A national treasure:’ Florida Citrus industry sees early signs of comebackFlorida’s iconic citrus industry may be showing early signs of a comeback after years of steady decline, according to new federal estimates and growers working to keep trees alive through ongoing challenges.
Florida mother sentenced to life in prison for murder of 10-year-old son, will testify against boyfriend
Read full article: Florida mother sentenced to life in prison for murder of 10-year-old son, will testify against boyfriendA mother accused of torturing her 10-year-old son to death is expected to change her plea.
Lake County School Board pushes forward design phase of new Eustis Elementary
Read full article: Lake County School Board pushes forward design phase of new Eustis ElementaryLake County school board will once again discuss rebuilding Eustis Elementary, a school that has been a community cornerstone for 100 years.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton lead Rock the Country lineup in Ocala
Read full article: Brooks & Dunn, Blake Shelton lead Rock the Country lineup in OcalaRock the Country festival returns to Ocala with two days of epic performances, from country icons to hip-hop hits, all in celebration of 250 years of freedom.
VIDEO: Handcuffed woman shoots Marion County deputy with gun hidden in her pants
Read full article: VIDEO: Handcuffed woman shoots Marion County deputy with gun hidden in her pantsBack-seat footage shows Rheanna Harden removing her visor and covering the rear seat camera before producing a handgun concealed in her clothing and then firing multiple shots through the partition, deputies said.
VIDEO: Man throws gun, drugs from pockets during Marion County pursuit, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Man throws gun, drugs from pockets during Marion County pursuit, deputies sayAccording to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, one of their deputies tried to stop Terry Fischer, who was riding a black motorcycle and weaving around construction cones in an active construction zone.
‘A wonderful man:’ Ocala community mourns 64-year-old fatally shot in front yard
Read full article: ‘A wonderful man:’ Ocala community mourns 64-year-old fatally shot in front yardPolice say 64-year-old Harold Harper was gardening in the front yard of his home on Wednesday afternoon when he was shot and killed.
Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central Florida
Read full article: Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central FloridaIrish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30s
Read full article: These Central Florida counties are opening cold weather shelters as temperatures hit the 30sTemperatures are expected to start dropping Thursday through the weekend as a cold front sends lows across Central Florida into the 30s for Friday. Some counties in our area are already announcing when cold weather shelters will open for the weekend.
USPS rule change alters postmark timing for mail delivery
Read full article: USPS rule change alters postmark timing for mail deliveryA new U.S. Postal Service rule that took effect Dec. 24 changes when mail gets postmarked, potentially affecting bill payments and other time-sensitive documents.
‘Notorious’ leader of ‘Sex Money Murder’ gang arrested, Polk County sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Notorious’ leader of ‘Sex Money Murder’ gang arrested, Polk County sheriff saysPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier give an update to a yearlong investigation.
This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best city to live in Central Florida, study claims. Do you agree?There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.
Florida says it’s testing baby formula for heavy metals, pesticides. Here are the results
Read full article: Florida says it’s testing baby formula for heavy metals, pesticides. Here are the resultsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in Polk County to announce independent state testing of baby formulas for the presence of heavy metals and pesticides.
‘Expect to be shot:’ Central Florida sheriff weighs in on Minneapolis ICE shooting
Read full article: ‘Expect to be shot:’ Central Florida sheriff weighs in on Minneapolis ICE shootingAfter a driver was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd came out to express his thoughts on the matter.
‘The worst kind of criminal:’ Former Sanford officer jailed over ‘inappropriate conduct’ with teen at school
Read full article: ‘The worst kind of criminal:’ Former Sanford officer jailed over ‘inappropriate conduct’ with teen at schoolA former Sanford school resource officer has been jailed after police said he was caught engaging in “inappropriate conduct” with a 17-year-old student.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
19-year-old UCF student running for Seminole County School Board
Read full article: 19-year-old UCF student running for Seminole County School BoardAhead of the general election later this year, a 19-year-old student at the University of Central Florida is running to hold a position on the Seminole County School Board.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data shows
Read full article: This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data showsIt’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.
Wildwood water main break repaired after knocking service out for 120 customers
Read full article: Wildwood water main break repaired after knocking service out for 120 customersWildwood utility crews responded to a water main break that the city said affected a “significant number” of utilities customers in and around the downtown area.
Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central Florida
Read full article: Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central FloridaIrish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
Volusia County enforces new dangerous dog laws 1 year after fatal attack of boy
Read full article: Volusia County enforces new dangerous dog laws 1 year after fatal attack of boy8-year-old Michael Millet was riding his bike near his home when he was killed by two dogs, shocking the community and prompting tougher laws for dangerous dogs locally and statewide.
‘You will die, pig:’ Man accused of threatening to kill Florida Gov. DeSantis, Sheriff Chitwood
Read full article: ‘You will die, pig:’ Man accused of threatening to kill Florida Gov. DeSantis, Sheriff ChitwoodA Central Florida man was arrested this week after detectives said he issued a death threat aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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‘Our neighborhood child pedophile:’ 911 call released in chaotic arrest of man found with missing boy in Flagler
Read full article: ‘Our neighborhood child pedophile:’ 911 call released in chaotic arrest of man found with missing boy in FlaglerA 911 call is revealing new details about how deputies were able to find a registered sex offender who was arrested last week while driving with a missing child he's accused of kidnapping and torturing.
VIDEO: Florida man wanted in Indiana arrested in Flagler County for 5th DUI, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida man wanted in Indiana arrested in Flagler County for 5th DUI, deputies sayA Palm Coast man wanted in Indiana was arrested on his fifth DUI after Flagler County deputies stopped him for reckless driving, according to the sheriff’s office.
Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central Florida
Read full article: Irish dance champions bringing ‘A Taste of Ireland’ to Central FloridaIrish dance champions, including performers from 'Lord of the Dance' and 'Riverdance', are bringing 'A Taste of Ireland' to Central Florida as part of a world tour.
Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida district
Read full article: Here are the school graduation rates for your Central Florida districtStatewide, the Florida high school graduation rate is at 92.2%, up from 89.7% the previous year. Central Florida's school districts are also touting improved rates.
‘A national treasure:’ Florida Citrus industry sees early signs of comeback
Read full article: ‘A national treasure:’ Florida Citrus industry sees early signs of comebackFlorida’s iconic citrus industry may be showing early signs of a comeback after years of steady decline, according to new federal estimates and growers working to keep trees alive through ongoing challenges.
Gainesville shooting injures 2 officers; suspect dead, police say
Read full article: Gainesville shooting injures 2 officers; suspect dead, police sayOne of the two suspects involved in the shooting has died, and the two officers who were shot were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Florida mother sentenced to life in prison for murder of 10-year-old son, will testify against boyfriend
Read full article: Florida mother sentenced to life in prison for murder of 10-year-old son, will testify against boyfriendA mother accused of torturing her 10-year-old son to death is expected to change her plea.