Downtown Orlando restaurants buckling under changing economy
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rising costs, fewer people. Some restaurants in downtown Orlando are buckling under the changing economy.…
Miss Latina Tampa helps immigrant women build confidence
TAMPA — Miss Latina Tampa, a nonprofit, is working to help Latina women, including immigrants, build confidence, leadership…
Gun age, property tax, abortion; Rep. Daniel Perez interview
Florida lawmakers tackle key agenda items in the opening days of the 2026 legislative session, and Speaker of…
Call for immigration enforcement pause; Brennan request
Catholic bishops in Florida have written a letter to the White House asking for a pause in immigration…
Trump holds event with Hegseth; Super Speeder law
President Donald Trump announces new naval expansion plan, and a mom arrested under a new super speeder law…
Code enforcement letters concern Plant City business owners
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Plant City leaders are working to enhance its downtown area. City leaders say that’s meant…
Israel Hamas ceasefire; New Florida House Speaker
Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire agreement, and Florida lawmakers elect their next state Speaker of the…
Charlie Kirk killing latest; Orange County DOGE subpoenas
President Donald Trump reacts to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death, and trial of man charged with Trump’s attempted…
Weather looking good for Starlink launch
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — SpaceX is preparing for another Starlink launch as the weather is looking fine for Friday…
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ closing; Crosswalk ‘no defacing’ signs
Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” begins to wind down operations, and Orlando authorities post signs warning chalk protesters to not…
DOGE Takes On Orange County; redistricting push updates
Florida DOGE asks Orange County leaders for access to financial records, and some states, including Florida, consider mid-decade…
Volusia County Marine Science Center reopens to the public
PONCE INLET, Fla. — The Marine Science Center in Volusia County is now open once again, following a $4.2 million…