300-Acre Brush Fire Near New Smyrna Beach Prompts Travel Advisory, Unified Firefighter Response
Volusia County's brush fire near New Smyrna Beach has affected 300+ acres, with multiple fire departments working to control it. No homes burned; residents remain alert for potential evacuation.
Convicted Double-Murderer Edward James Executed by Lethal Injection in Florida
Edward James was executed for the 1993 murders of a girl and her grandmother. The Florida Supreme Court denied a stay despite his cognitive decline claims. Opinions on the death penalty were divided among those outside the prison.
Florida Lawmakers Amend School Start Time Law, Offering Districts Flexibility Amidst Logistical Challenges
Florida lawmakers advanced a bill modifying the mandatory later high school start times, allowing districts to report logistics and financial challenges in implementing this by 2026.
Lance Lyttle Appointed CEO of Greater Orlando Aviation Authority After Leading Sea-Tac's Transformation
Lance Lyttle, current aviation director for Sea-Tac, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, overseeing operations at Orlando International and Executive airports.












