CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS
Gus Malzahn resigns from UCF to join FSU coaching staff, reports say
Read full article: Gus Malzahn resigns from UCF to join FSU coaching staff, reports sayUCF football coach Gus Malzahn is resigning to become the offensive coordinator at struggling Florida State University, according to ESPN.
Turnpike lanes reopen after vehicle fire near Wildwood
Read full article: Turnpike lanes reopen after vehicle fire near WildwoodTraffic is moving again after a vehicle fire on the Florida Turnpike in Sumter County forced lanes to be temporarily shut down on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.
SugarDreams: Palm Bay cake artist featured on Food Network show
Read full article: SugarDreams: Palm Bay cake artist featured on Food Network showTwenty years ago, Dessiree Salaverria moved from Venezuela to the U.S. to fulfill her dream of becoming a computer engineer. Life had other plans.
A Cinderella Story: Space Coast Varsity Football
Read full article: A Cinderella Story: Space Coast Varsity FootballThe Space Coast High School Varsity football team is giving thanks this week for an incredible season — and also to a Tampa Bay Buccaneer whose generosity helped change the program's fortunes.
Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando area
Read full article: Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando areaBlack Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointee
Read full article: Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointeeAn April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando area
Read full article: Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando areaBlack Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
Lake County woman convicted of murdering, burying husband in yard sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Lake County woman convicted of murdering, burying husband in yard sentenced to life in prisonLaurie Shaver, the Lake County woman who was convicted of killing her husband and burying him under a concrete slab, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday afternoon.
Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointee
Read full article: Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointeeAn April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.
Eustis man accused of trying to run over children at bus stop, attacking girl, deputies say
Read full article: Eustis man accused of trying to run over children at bus stop, attacking girl, deputies sayArthur James Young, 59, faces charges of aggravated assault, child abuse and kidnapping, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Man dies, 2 girls among 5 hurt when pickup flips over guardrail on I-75 in Marion, FHP says
Read full article: Man dies, 2 girls among 5 hurt when pickup flips over guardrail on I-75 in Marion, FHP saysA man was killed and two children were among five others who were hurt when a pickup truck hit a guardrail on Interstate 75 in Marion County, overturning into oncoming travel lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
More victims sought after Marion deputies arrest man accused of drugging, sexually attacking girls
Read full article: More victims sought after Marion deputies arrest man accused of drugging, sexually attacking girlsDetectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office believe a man who was recently arrested, accused of drugging and sexually assaulting girls, may have more victims.
Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando area
Read full article: Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando areaBlack Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointee
Read full article: Special election date set for Central Florida US House district vacated by Trump appointeeAn April 1 date has been set for a special election to fill the congressional seat that Rep. Mike Waltz is leaving.
MCO faces busiest day expected of Thanksgiving travel period
Read full article: MCO faces busiest day expected of Thanksgiving travel periodNearly two million travelers are estimated to pass through Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving travel period. We checked in during what was expected to be the busiest day of them all.
‘A holiday tradition:’ Orlando’s ‘Lake Nona Lights’ dazzles with choreographed display
Read full article: ‘A holiday tradition:’ Orlando’s ‘Lake Nona Lights’ dazzles with choreographed displayNews 6 is highlighting must-see homes in the Central Florida area that have over-the-top holidays light displays.
Man’s death investigated as suspicious after body found in Kissimmee canal, police say
Read full article: Man’s death investigated as suspicious after body found in Kissimmee canal, police sayA death investigation got underway after a man’s body was found in Kissimmee canal, according to police.
Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando area
Read full article: Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando areaBlack Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
Merlin Entertainments announces ticket sale for Legoland Florida
Read full article: Merlin Entertainments announces ticket sale for Legoland FloridaThe kickoff to the Christmas shopping season is a week away, but before Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Floridians can take advantage of more theme park ticket deals.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
FBI, Polk deputies dismantle gang’s massive check fraud ring, sheriff says
Read full article: FBI, Polk deputies dismantle gang’s massive check fraud ring, sheriff saysAn investigation by the FBI and Polk County Sheriff’s Office dismantled a gang’s massive check fraud ring that had more than 200 victims, according to law enforcement.
Nurse accused of stealing over $140K from blind, elderly Polk County man
Read full article: Nurse accused of stealing over $140K from blind, elderly Polk County manDetectives said the nurse was originally hired as a home health nurse to take care of the victim’s wife, though the wife passed away in 2020.
Seminole County firefighters win grant to expand annual toy drive
Read full article: Seminole County firefighters win grant to expand annual toy driveGetting a fresh set of wheels is a wish many kids in Seminole County have this holiday season. That’s why dozens of Seminole County firefighters and their families are assembling around 120 bikes for their 8th annual Toy Drive.
Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando area
Read full article: Find Small Business Saturday deals, markets, more in the Orlando areaBlack Friday may be the official start to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is the big day for mom-and-pop shops, and Central Florida business districts and stores are offering deals, markets, freebies, activities and more to lure customers in.
Florida recovers $1M in gold coins stolen from 1715 Spanish shipwreck
Read full article: Florida recovers $1M in gold coins stolen from 1715 Spanish shipwreckPart of a trove of gold coins stolen from a fleet of Spanish shipwrecks off the Florida coast has been recovered, and one of the family members who originally recovered the treasure is facing charges.
Drone finds victim who jumped into St. Johns River to avoid big rig after I-4 crash near Sanford
Read full article: Drone finds victim who jumped into St. Johns River to avoid big rig after I-4 crash near SanfordA victim was rescued after jumping into the St. Johns River near Sanford following a crash and a close call with a tractor-trailer.
Turnpike lanes reopen after vehicle fire near Wildwood
Read full article: Turnpike lanes reopen after vehicle fire near WildwoodTraffic is moving again after a vehicle fire on the Florida Turnpike in Sumter County forced lanes to be temporarily shut down on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
How Central Florida counties are protecting autistic children from water dangers
Read full article: How Central Florida counties are protecting autistic children from water dangersThe heartbreaking story of 4-year-old Waylon Childs, who was found dead a body of water in Ormond Beach on Sunday, has brought renewed attention to a critical issue: The heightened risk of drowning among children with autism.
Cash reward offered for tips leading to arrest in illegal Wildwood sewage dumping
Read full article: Cash reward offered for tips leading to arrest in illegal Wildwood sewage dumpingThe city of Wildwood has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for recent illegal sewage dumping there, and according to a city spokesperson, it’s not the first time this has happened.
Fire crews contain 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach; no injuries reported
Read full article: Fire crews contain 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach; no injuries reportedA 100-acre brush fire in Daytona Beach near the Latitude Margaritaville community is now contained, according to a news release.
‘I’m not judging you:’ Florida sheriff’s office video shows effort to stop gunman who fired at homes
Read full article: ‘I’m not judging you:’ Florida sheriff’s office video shows effort to stop gunman who fired at homesVolusia County Sheriff’s Office body camera video shows some of the efforts deputies made to get a man to stop shooting at homes in an Ormond-by-the-Sea neighborhood Thursday.
SWAT sniper kills man who fired 200 shots at Florida homes, deputies say
Read full article: SWAT sniper kills man who fired 200 shots at Florida homes, deputies sayA sniper with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team shot and killed a man accused of shooting at condo units and law enforcement near Ormond-By-The-Sea on Thanksgiving, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Sharewear bands, Volusia County agencies come together to try to prevent autism deaths
Read full article: Sharewear bands, Volusia County agencies come together to try to prevent autism deathsThree children with autism have drowned in the last month in Central Florida after or wandering away from their families.
Crash involving 2 semis, 3 vehicles creates heavy delays on I-4 in Volusia County
Read full article: Crash involving 2 semis, 3 vehicles creates heavy delays on I-4 in Volusia CountyA crash involving five vehicles created heavy delays on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Man dies, 2 girls among 5 hurt when pickup flips over guardrail on I-75 in Marion, FHP says
Read full article: Man dies, 2 girls among 5 hurt when pickup flips over guardrail on I-75 in Marion, FHP saysA man was killed and two children were among five others who were hurt when a pickup truck hit a guardrail on Interstate 75 in Marion County, overturning into oncoming travel lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘I’m not judging you:’ Florida sheriff’s office video shows effort to stop gunman who fired at homes
Read full article: ‘I’m not judging you:’ Florida sheriff’s office video shows effort to stop gunman who fired at homesVolusia County Sheriff’s Office body camera video shows some of the efforts deputies made to get a man to stop shooting at homes in an Ormond-by-the-Sea neighborhood Thursday.
Seminole County firefighters win grant to expand annual toy drive
Read full article: Seminole County firefighters win grant to expand annual toy driveGetting a fresh set of wheels is a wish many kids in Seminole County have this holiday season. That’s why dozens of Seminole County firefighters and their families are assembling around 120 bikes for their 8th annual Toy Drive.
First of 2 fronts to drop temps in Florida. How long will cooler weather last?
Read full article: First of 2 fronts to drop temps in Florida. How long will cooler weather last?Cold front number one is currently working its way through Florida, the next is slated to arrive by the end of the weekend
‘A holiday tradition:’ Orlando’s ‘Lake Nona Lights’ dazzles with choreographed display
Read full article: ‘A holiday tradition:’ Orlando’s ‘Lake Nona Lights’ dazzles with choreographed displayNews 6 is highlighting must-see homes in the Central Florida area that have over-the-top holidays light displays.