A 46-year-old Davenport woman died after a head-on collision on Old Lake Fern Road in Osceola County; FHP says a 20-year-old driver was hospitalized.

A viral pregame handshake that many said mimicked drug use overshadowed the Magic’s Game 4 win and has fans and media asking whether the league will respond.

Janette Martinez says documents clear her as the city forwards two ethics complaints to a judge for an independent probe.

Titusville council approved studies into brackish‑water and stormwater reuse after a Public Works presentation that revived debate over 'toilet‑to‑tap.'

Longtime Central Florida Rep. Dan Webster announced April 28, 2026 he will not seek reelection, saying he'll "pass the torch" and finish work on key infrastructure bills.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 91°F today, but a high rip‑current risk along the Atlantic coast makes beach plans unsafe.

A gun was stolen from a car in Lakeland’s Mikasuki neighborhood after early-morning break-ins on April 17. Deputies have opened an investigation and seek tips.

Two Ocala men admitted they intended to distribute about a pound of meth after an undercover buy; sentencing is pending.

Heartland for Children and Polk County say more than 500 children were removed from homes across Polk, Hardee and Highlands last year. The agency is recruiting dozens of foster families ahead of May's recognition month.

A 15‑year‑old special education program in South Daytona says its landlord declined to renew the lease, forcing 73 students and 30 staff to hunt for a new home before mid‑June.

Neighbors at a Monday meeting warned that a conceptual Leu Gardens master plan — including a bigger visitor center, lakefront dining and a pavilion — could alter the park’s quiet character.

Miami is the frontrunner to host the Women’s Champions Cup final stages Jan. 27–31, 2027. Hard Rock and Nu Stadium are the top contenders for the finals.

Miami‑Dade will route roughly 4,800 tons of trash a week to the Heart of Florida Landfill, a move that has Bushnell residents worried about smells, wells and new rail traffic. County documents set the fees and delivery guarantees; locals say they had little notice.