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The chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida aid under oath Tuesday that “mistakes were made” with the foundation’s record keeping, as a skirmish over the group’s finances continued to escalate.
As a representative of the Florida Attorney General’s office met with Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell Tuesday.
On Monday, Sen. Carlos Guillermo-Smith D-Orlando, revealed his tourism tax reform bill is now part of the state senate tax package.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer insists the city is following federal and state immigration law, one day after Florida’s attorney general threatened to remove Dyer from office over a city policy.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is threatening to remove Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer from office.
With so many people moving to Florida over the past few years, it’s little surprise that housing costs have become a big concern for many.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally added “Gulf of America” to the state’s lexicon on Monday after signing two new bills into law.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has reiterated his stance on eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a recent visit to Central Florida.
Jennifer Newmons reached out to News 6 after she called the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and found out the actual noise is coming from a nearby blueberry farm that uses the noise from propane cannons to scare away birds.
Pointing to ongoing threats to manatees, a U.S. district judge Friday said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act in its regulation of wastewater discharges into the Indian River Lagoon.
Some drivers feared they’d be paying as much as $21 for a one-way commute down I-4’s Express Lanes. Here's what new data shows.
A Florida woman on probation struck a woman with her vehicle and ran her over after seeing the victim walking with her estranged husband, according to sheriff’s officials.
U.S. Coast Guard crews are still searching for five people missing after a boat capsized off Florida’s Atlantic Coast.
The Florida Attorney General’s Office will provide additional prosecutors to Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell’s office to help deal with thousands of backlogged non-arrest cases, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
With the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard.
This week, Florida state lawmakers are set to discuss a proposed bill that would get rid of sales taxes for some items that Florida residents use every day.
The 2025 National Hurricane Conference commences tomorrow morning! We'll be bringing you all sorts of coverage and wonderful information pertaining to the hurricane season, especially in terms of keeping you and your loved ones safe during Mother Nature's worst.
President Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials.
Manuel Lazzaro practiced cosmetic surgery at the same facility where another doctor was arrested last month, accused of performing surgeries while being unlicensed.
Dozens of children in Lake County swapped their electronic devices for fishing poles this weekend during a free fishing clinic designed to connect young anglers with nature.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a hefty declaration at a conference in Orlando on Wednesday — the latest in a series of policy proposals that the governor has pushed for in recent months.
A Deltona woman was placed in handcuffs this week after police found human bones among her wares at an Orange City curio shop.
Amid an escalating feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled House, the chamber’s budget chairman on Friday sent letters to six state agencies seeking a broad array of documents as part of a probe into government spending.
The police departments of at least three public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus.
Offering E-Pass customers tiered savings of up to 25%, the savings are determined by the number of transactions per transponder each month on the CFX network.
The man whose wife was killed last year after a brazen carjacking, caught on camera in Winter Springs last year, pleaded guilty Friday as part of the larger investigation into a massive drug ring and money laundering scheme.
The event brought together educators, community leaders, and supporters to honor the Institute’s impactful work and future goals
Most people who are homeless don't work, are dangerous, and drug addicts, so goes common belief. But the reasons for homelessness in Central Florida may surprise you. What local advocates want you to know.
As part of this year’s regular Legislative session, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has finally signed four new bills into law.
At dismissal Thursday, students at Satellite High School rallied in support of a teacher who won't be returning to the classroom next year.
A Marion County man has finally been sentenced over a year after he drove a missing Ohio teen to his home in Florida, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Florida woman is in fear for her life after the man convicted of murder in the strangling of her daughter was mistakenly released from a prison.
Spring is the perfect time to kick off your garden and get it ready for a bountiful summer harvest. Here are some tips for what to plant right now and how to keep them going.
An off-duty Florida firefighter is arrested on suspicion of DUI while traveling 100 mph.
A Las Vegas-based restaurant company, The MINA Group, revealed in a news release that its restaurant Bourbon Steak will be opening at the resort in mid-summer.
A Brevard County teacher lost her job after calling a student by a "preferred" name, according to district officials. But what do state rules have to say about the issue?
Last week’s release of the annual point-in-time count made the challenge abundantly clear: Central Florida still doesn’t have enough ways to house its vast numbers of homeless residents. And a new law banning public camping is making harder to know who needs help.
A man and a woman are facing more than 1,500 charges between them following a police chase on I-4 that eventually resulted in the discovery of sensitive information police say was stolen by the suspects.
A state budget bill approved by the Florida House on Wednesday could lead to a significant reduction in how much funding school districts receive for students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, prompting criticism from Democrats who argue the change could diminish college readiness in public schools.
It was a little good news, in the epidemic of Florida hit-and-run crashes: The Florida Highway Patrol made an arrest of a 49-year-old driver from Davenport after two case-cracking anonymous tips.
Thousands are signing a petition to try to help a teacher get her job back at Satellite High School. Brevard Public Schools said it isn’t renewing Melissa Calhoun’s contract for next year because she called a student by the name they wanted to be called by, not their legal name.
A Florida man was arrested Monday after police found him living with his mother’s decomposing body, officials said.
The study ranked all 50 states to figure out which ones are spending taxpayer funds most effectively — and which may need to get a better handle on their finances.
Last week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
A bill aimed at preventing a return of efforts to build golf courses, pickleball courts and resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Florida House.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued the executive order calling for a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the unexpected death of State Sen. Geraldine Thompson in February. A special primary election will be held on June 24, with a special general election on Sept. 2.
Florida is a unanimous No. 1 in the final Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship.
Not only does Epic Universe offer an entirely new level of experience, but body-conscious guests will be pleased to know how accommodating this park is when it comes to certain rides.
Commissioners in Seminole County voted on Tuesday to end its decades-old fluoridation program, becoming the latest local government to remove the additive from drinking water.
You have likely seen tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them.
It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.
A thrill-a-minute NCAA title for the Florida Gators in San Antonio has reminded us all of what’s so good about the games these college athletes play.
A child pornography investigation spanning multiple countries has led to several arrests in Central Florida, according to state officials on Monday.
Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
Advocates say many homeless are now in hiding after state law legalizes arresting homeless campers, short-circuiting attempts to find traditional housing.
Florida allows counties to collect a tax of up to 6% on hotel rooms and other short-term lodgings. The money must be used for tourism promotion and for facilities and programs that benefit the tourism industry.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are trying to identify a motorcyclist who allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several shots at a car on I-4 around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
