Lost to COVID: Pastor Sheila J. Spencer was ‘a powerful messenger of good news’
Dr. Sheila J. Spencer was a sought-after voice for clergy and elected leaders seeking guidance, who traveled the world with her ministry and empowered women in Orlando.
View ArticleNicholas becomes post-tropical, remains a flood threat; odds up for 3 other...
Nicholas downgraded into a post-tropical storm but a possibility of flash floods lingers for Louisiana coastal resident Thursday morning. Also, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three...
View ArticleCOVID-19 deaths continue at Florida prisons, though agency no longer reports...
People incarcerated in Florida prisons continued to die of COVID-19 in recent weeks as the threat of the virus in prisons remains unknown.
View ArticleThird man arrested in October killing during alleged drug deal, deputies say
A third man was arrested in the October killing of a 28-year-old man in what deputies say was a drug transaction that the three suspects escalated into a homicide, records show.
View ArticleMan, 23, shot dead at southwest Orlando apartment complex, police say
A 23-year-old man was shot and killed at an apartment complex Thursday night near the Mall at Millenia, according to the Orlando Police Department.
View ArticleFlorida reports 2,468 COVID deaths, over 75,000 cases this week
The Florida Department of Health reported its weekly COVID-19 report for Sept. 17. Cases continue to decrease while reported deaths are up.
View ArticleTropical Storm Odette forms, Peter likely while Nicholas lingers, dumps rain
Tropical Storm Odette formed Friday evening off the mid-Atlantic coast, making it the 15th storm of the hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
View ArticleTropical Depression 16 forms, projected to become Tropical Storm Peter
Tropical Depression 16 formed late Saturday in the Atlantic with a projection to become Tropical Storm Peter by Sunday.
View ArticleTropical Storm Rose forms hours after Tropical Storm Peter
Sunday was a day for tropical storm formation as the 2021 hurricane season saw its 16th and 17th named systems with Tropical Storm Peter and Tropical Storm Rose both swirling in the Atlantic.
View ArticleMore rain, possible flooding in Central Florida Monday
More rain is forecast to cover Central Florida Monday afternoon, putting saturated areas from weekend showers in jeopardy of flooding later today, said Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Maureen McCann.
View ArticleHarvest Moon rises over Orlando tonight just before the fall
As summer falls into autumn, the Harvest Moon rises Monday night over Orlando.
View ArticleNewlywed dies from hit-and-run crash on I-95; troopers still seek damaged...
A man died after struggling to stay alive for a week following a hit-and-crash that took place in Volusia County while he and his newlywed wife were traveling through Florida on their honeymoon.
View ArticleBelle Isle officer resigns after DUI arrest, police chief says
A Belle Isle Police Department officer resigned Monday after he was arrested for driving under the influence in Volusia County.
View ArticleTropical storms Rose, Peter swirl in Atlantic; 2 other systems may develop
.As two tropical storms churn in the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on two more with the potential to form into the 18th named system of the 2021.
View ArticleFirst cold front this weekend? First, Central Florida has heat and...
Following the Fall Equinox, a cold front could be descending over Central Florida by the start of next week, according to Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Maureen McCann.
View Article911 call describes Brian Laundrie slapping Gabby Petito in Utah: report
A 911 emergency call reported details of a possible domestic dispute between Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie, including a description of Laundrie striking Petito.
View ArticleTeen wounded in shootout with Orlando officers near Camping World Stadium,...
Orlando Police Department officers exchanged gunfire Tuesday afternoon with three people, one of whom was wounded but survived, police Chief Orlando Rolón said.
View ArticleDeSantis’ new Florida surgeon general questions masks, vaccines, other...
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed a new state surgeon general Tuesday who has spoken out against “lockdown policies” to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and written op-eds opposing strict prevention measures...
View ArticleInternational tourism is returning in November. How will it affect Orlando?
As Orlando prepares for the return of global visitors in November, tourism advocates welcome the influx of travelers but one expert warns visitors may be reluctant and could bring health concerns.
View ArticleRose, Peter weaken to tropical depression, 2 other systems see odds of...
Tropical storms Peter and Rose continue to dance out in the Atlantic while the National Hurricane Center ups the odds of development of a tropical wave farther east.
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