As UCF enters year two of head coach Scott Frost’s second run in Orlando, the Knights do so with newfound confidence in some older players.

SeaWorld Orlando has a new boss. The theme park announced Thursday that Brad Gilmour will be president of SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove in Orlando, effective immediately.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood took to social media to accuse prosecutors in Orange and Osceola counties of being too lenient with a teen who is now accused of killing two people in DeLand. Chitwood’s post also put him in the middle of the ongoing feud between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida State Attorney James Uthmeier.

Guests 21 and older can explore the aquarium while sampling craft beers from Central Florida breweries and beyond. Guests can encounter sharks, turtles, rays, axolotls, seahorses, and more throughout the evening.

Apopka residents could soon pay more for nearly every service listed on their city utility bill, adding another potential household expense as city leaders also consider a higher property-tax rate.

A person was struck by a SunRail train in Winter Park and killed on Wednesday, and police are investigating.

At the same time Kissimmee voters will choose two of their five city commissioners during the Aug. 18 primary, they will also determine whether those elected officials will be able to serve an extra term before they have to step down from the dais, at least temporarily. Voters will also decide if their successors must be subject to a criminal background check to even get on future ballots.

The School District of Osceola County opened its new Transportation and Operations Facility on the west side of the county. The location was a strategic choice as the region continues to see rapid population growth.

Kissimmee’s improved FEMA flood insurance rating (CRS Class 7 to Class 5) will boost eligible NFIP policyholder discounts to 25% starting Oct. 1, saving some residents hundreds annually.

A St. Cloud family behind a mobile lemonade stand says they were surprised when police told them they couldn’t operate from a grassy area across from an Orlando Health facility near an emergency room entrance.

Deep in Osceola County, Florida, Joe Overstreet Road is a short, scenic drive between open cow pastures that’s become a favorite for birders and wildlife photographers. In this Everyday Wild story, Joey Manna breaks down what makes the road special, what you can spot along the way—from meadowlarks to “butcher birds”—and why burrowing owls are the tiny, underground stars that keep everyone coming back.

The Kissimmee City Commission voted to raise the weight limit for commercial vehicles allowed in residential zones from 8,000 pounds to 10,000 pounds and to base enforcement on a vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR.

A shootout with a suspect in the woods left a K-9 deputy injured on Thursday, and ended with the suspect’s death, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Last week, half a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

Millennials aren’t just renting longer — they’re increasingly buying homes, and Central Florida is among the biggest hotspots.

“Southerners always seem to be thinking about good food.” That’s the opener for this year's "Southern Food Hall of Fame," which was released late last month.

During a news conference, Sheriff Judd criticized a statewide property tax proposal heading to the ballot later this year after lawmakers removed a key provision in the governor's original plan.

Drivers who exceed the posted school-zone speed limit by more than 10 mph while school-zone flashing lights are active may soon receive a $100 civil citation in the mail, according to the police department.

After a dead body was discovered outside a local home earlier this week, Seminole County detectives have now chalked up the case to a homicide.

With less than two weeks before the primary election, candidates for the highly contested Congressional District 7 took on several issues on Thursday in Lake Mary. The forum focused on topics facing the business community, such as taxes, government contracting, and technology.

On Thursday, Oviedo officers will answer questions about the devices and provide information about electric micromobility laws. The discussion is designed to help caregivers determine if their child is riding a true e-bike as defined under state law.

Last week, half a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

A Sanford city employee charged in a deadly hit-and-run involving a bicyclist was granted a $15,000 bond during her first court appearance Wednesday. Sanford police said Shawannia Smith was driving a city-owned garbage truck on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when she struck a bicyclist who was attempting to turn onto Airport Boulevard.

A body was discovered outside a local home on Tuesday morning, sparking an investigation, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Republican candidate for Congress Dr. Nizam Razack says he has received death threats because he is Muslim. The candidate, a neurosurgeon from Orlando, is running in the U.S. House District 11 Republican primary. A report about a July 10 incident (completely redacted because a criminal investigation is in progress) was filed with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Razack told VoxPopuli that OCSO had advised him not to campaign door-to-door for his own safety. He has since hired his own security to accompany him to campaign events.

Property taxes have gone up across Florida — but some places have seen much bigger jumps than others.

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Sumter County after deputies say a late-night encounter that began with an online connection escalated into a vehicle chase, a crash and a reported threat at gunpoint.

Ahead of Florida's Aug. 18 statewide primary, Central Florida election supervisors are urging all registered voters — not just party members — to participate, as the ballot includes nonpartisan races for school board, county commission, judicial seats, and select universal primary races that are open to every eligible voter.

The decision to halt use of LPRs, manufactured by Flock Safety, was made after investigators said a Sumter County detective improperly accessed multiple law enforcement databases for personal reasons.

A Sumter County Sheriff’s Office detective has been arrested and terminated after investigators say she improperly accessed multiple law enforcement databases for information involving her husband's ex-wife.

A series of Flock license plate reader cameras have been vandalized across Central Florida in recent weeks, with incidents reported in Volusia and Lake counties as debate continues over the use of the surveillance technology.

Stetson University hired Shane Gierke as its new head baseball coach on July 20. He was officially introduced on campus on August 6th. Gierke, an Apopka native, returns to the program in which he served as an assistant from 2021-2025.

With less than two weeks before the primary election, candidates for the highly contested Congressional District 7 took on several issues on Thursday in Lake Mary. The forum focused on topics facing the business community, such as taxes, government contracting, and technology.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood took to social media to accuse prosecutors in Orange and Osceola counties of being too lenient with a teen who is now accused of killing two people in DeLand. Chitwood’s post also put him in the middle of the ongoing feud between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida State Attorney James Uthmeier.

Last week, half a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

A Volusia County animal sanctuary that has cared for elderly and disabled animals for more than four decades says it is searching for a new home after the property’s new owner began charging $4,000 a month in rent.