Anthony Todt trial: Jury seated for man accused of killing wife, kids
A jury was seated Wednesday in the trial for Anthony Todt, the man accused of killing his wife, children and dog at their Celebration home.
View ArticleOrange deputies arrest suspect in stabbing death of man, 71, in wheelchair
According to an arrest affidavit, a tipster told Orange County deputies that Lester Starling, known as “Cat Eyes," said the stabbing was an accident.
View ArticleCalifornia police search for shooters who killed 6, hurt 12
The usual crowds filled the streets as bars and nightclubs were closing in California’s capital city of Sacramento when the sound of rapid-fire gunshots sent people running in terror. In a matter of...
View ArticleDisney: Guardians of Galaxy ride opens at Epcot in May
Walt Disney World says Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster will make Epcot debut May 27.
View ArticleStorms march into Orlando; temperatures to drop to 50s tonight and this weekend
A front is marching into Central Florida Thursday bringing storms to the area and temperatures down into the 50s this evening and this weekend.
View ArticlePolice investigate WWE Hall of Famer for deadly crash in Ormond Beach: report
Authorities are investigating a World Wrestling Entertainment hall of famer after a crash in Wednesday in Ormond Beach that left one person dead, according to news outlets.
View ArticleHouse, Senate incumbents scramble in rejiggered Central Florida districts
The new Florida legislative maps for the state House and Senate create a lot of new opportunities for Democrats to pick up seats in Central Florida.
View ArticleOrange County man dies in motorcycle crash on SR-50
A 40-year-old Orange County man died riding a motorcycle Wednesday night after a vehicle accident on State Road 50, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticlePedestrian hit by car, dies crossing US 192 in tourism corridor
A man trying to cross U.S. Highway 192 in Osceola County on early Thursday morning died after being struck by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleBenchmark hurricane predictor forecasts 19 named storms in 2022
The 2022 hurricane season is spinning up to be a busy one, according to the meteorological team at Colorado State University, which for years has been one of the more reliable predictors of tropical...
View ArticleEx-guardian Rebecca Fierle’s defense argues DNR did not lead to man’s death
Attorneys for ex-guardian Rebecca Fierle want to exclude trial evidence of a “do not resuscitate” order placed on her incapacitated client.
View ArticleOsceola school employee lifted student by neck, slammed him to ground,...
A campus monitor at Tohopekaliga High School in Kissimmee was charged with child abuse after an altercation with a student in the hallway.
View ArticleOrlando residents face ‘financial eviction’ as rents skyrocket with no end in...
Orlando rent was up 57% in March year-over-year, according to a study by the real estate website Dwellsy.
View ArticleIn hunt for new CEO, Red Lobster has some explaining to do, experts say
“The restaurant industry is kind of like a small town. People obsess about what everybody else is doing,” said San Diego-based restaurant analyst John Gordon.
View Article‘Very, very, very bad’: Red Lobster CEO Kelli Valade resigns after only 8 months
Red Lobster CEO Kelli Valade is resigning after just eight months at the helm of the Orlando-based seafood chain.
View ArticleOsceola schools pull four books for review, give parents library options for...
After complaints, the district will review four controversial books. It also will let parents decide what books their kids can check out.
View ArticleOath Keeper accused in Capitol riot to find new lawyer after attorney disbarred
Oath Keepers member Kelly Meggs has two weeks to replace his recently disbarred attorney as he awaits trial in the U.S. Capitol riot.
View ArticleMassive power outage in Puerto Rico keeps island in the dark and in dire need...
Friday afternoon thousands of Puerto Riccans were still without powert or water due to a blackout that occurred around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday. The inicident has kept Puerto Rico in the dark reliving...
View ArticleFlorida reports fewer coronavirus deaths, more cases than previous 2 weeks
Deaths are down and cases are up this week in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.
View ArticleExpect a cool and breezy Saturday in Central Florida
The Central Florida weather forecast for Saturday predicts dry and cool air, according to the National Weather Service.
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