It's been real and it's been fun, and (mostly) it's been real fun. But retirement doesn't mean I'm done. I will always look for the next sunrise. - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:41pm -
The National Rifle Association is facing backlash over an ad with the headline 'Target Practice' next to an image of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. - 2 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:51pm -
The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday on eastbound S.R. 528 in Orange County, about half a mile west of the Brevard County line. - 4 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 12:50pm -
OCEARCH is in the early stages of Expedition NASFA (Northwest Atlantic Shared Foraging Area), the nonprofit’s 34th shark tagging expedition. - 13 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:41am -
On Feb. 15, OCEARCH tagged and released two sharks: Miss May, a 10-foot, 800-pound great white; and Lando, a 10-foot, 464-pound male tiger shark. - 14 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:39am -
Sex trafficking accounted for 6,081 of over 8,500 reported cases of human trafficking in 2017, according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. - 2 days ago, 24 Feb 19, 1:15am -
Two people from Brevard were not properly secured in the back seat of a patrol car, a report says. They smoked, kissed and engaged in sexual acts on the way to jail. - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 9:06pm -
Treasure Coast prosecutors working to identify how many victims of human trafficking are involved in multi-agency day spa busts. - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 2:29pm -
John Childs, a seasonal resident of Indian River Shores, is the former president of Ducks Unlimited's Wetlands America Trust. - 3 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 12:10am -
The Gourd Festival at the Azan Shrine Temple in Melbourne offers classes, demonstrations, supplies and of lots of gourds. - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 10:02pm -
Don't let the Mobil gas pumps out front fool you; you can fill your tank and your belly at Cocoa Beach's new gastropub - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 9:35pm -
"We've learned more about what these victims go through ... they have nowhere to go. There's shame and intimidation; these people are truly stuck." - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 6:36pm -
Here is a list of those who have been arrested so far in the investigation. This list will update as more arrests are made. - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 5:13pm -
Vero Beach Police Chief David Currey said he believes the investigation "put a heck of a dent in human trafficking and sex trade" locally. - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 5:13pm -
Florida has thousands of bridges and causeways. Many people use the words interchangeably. So what is the difference between a bridge, a causeway and a causeway bridge? - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 2:36pm -
Workout 19.1, the first WOD of the 2019 CrossFit Open, will be announced tonight. The CrossFit crazies are ready (even the quiet ones), but are you? - 4 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 4:38am -
UCF trustees accepted President Whittaker's resignation Thursday, despite an outpouring of students and staff urging them to keep him in his position. - 4 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 12:23am -
The National Air, Sea & Space Foundation and Florida Tech have launched the $25,000 Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno Memorial Scholarship fund. - 4 days ago, 21 Feb 19, 10:02pm -
Officer Jamie Arias was riding her bike just before noon when a vehicle overturned near the intersection of U.S. 1 and Golden Knights Boulevard. - 4 days ago, 21 Feb 19, 8:29pm -
The UCF Board of Trustees voted to accept President Dale Whittaker’s resignation. Education reporter Caroline Glenn with the latest. - 4 days ago, 21 Feb 19, 7:02pm -
A Southwest Airlines jet apparently blew an engine at about 30,000 feet and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window and damaged the fuselage Tuesday, killing a passenger and injuring seven others, authorities said. - 17 Apr 18, 5:14pm -
On April 25, 49 days before the second anniversary of the Pulse nightclub attack, family members of the 49 will begin a campaign to spread acts of kindness around the world. - 17 Apr 18, 4:48pm -
A mother who told police she didn't know she was pregnant "panicked" after she delivered two stillborn babies at her home, one of which was later found in a trash can. - 17 Apr 18, 3:48pm -
Starbucks says it will close its more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers. - 17 Apr 18, 2:54pm -
The high-octane ride is expected to open next month, but for now, guests visiting Universal Studios Florida might get a chance to preview it. - 17 Apr 18, 2:18pm -
A Daytona Beach flea market vendor sprayed pepper spray in the face of another vendor, pointed what appeared to be a gun at him and threatened to kill him, deputies say. - 17 Apr 18, 12:42pm -
Clear skies will continue through the overnight hours. Temperatures will not be as chilly as Tuesday morning, but will still fall into the low 50s for most. - 17 Apr 18, 11:57am -
A jury continues deliberating today over whether a man convicted of killing his girlfriend's daughter and dumping her body should get the death penalty. - 17 Apr 18, 11:02am -
UCF marine biology students hosted a "history harvest" Sunday, hoping that delving into the Indian River's Lagoon's past will preserve its future. - 1 day ago, 24 Feb 19, 4:21pm -
The Falcon 9 rocket is carrying three payloads. One is an Israeli lander that, if the mission is successful, will be historic for the country. - 4 days ago, 21 Feb 19, 8:48pm -
A communications satellite for an Indonesian company may be the primary payload for Thursday's launch, but that isn’t the one grabbing headlines. - 5 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 10:40am -
The family of a second woman at a Rockledge group home for the developmentally disabled says she also was molested by a caregiver at the facility. - 6 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 4:43pm -
Tashaun Jackson's father was hit by a car while riding a bicycle less than an hour after finding out his daughter was found dead. - 7 days ago, 18 Feb 19, 6:01pm -
A Brevard County Sheriff's employee was in serious condition Monday after being involved in a shooting in Jacksonville, the Sheriff's Office said. - 7 days ago, 18 Feb 19, 1:04pm -
Friends and family will hold a vigil Sunday night for Tashaun Jackson, at 5:30 p.m. at Clear Pond Estates, on North Fiske Boulevard. - 8 days ago, 17 Feb 19, 1:31pm -
If you are smelling or seeing smoke in north Brevard County, it's part of a large prescribed burn in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. - 8 days ago, 17 Feb 19, 1:09pm -
The family of a missing Cocoa woman, whose body was found in Osceola County, Friday, says they're trying to wrap their heads around what happened. - 9 days ago, 16 Feb 19, 12:39pm -
or an unknown reason, the eastbound Dodge traveled through the grass median and into the westbound lanes, troopers said. - 10 days ago, 15 Feb 19, 6:35pm -
One furry Florida bandit with a penchant for peanut butter is lucky to be alive after a rescue nearly three stories up. - 10 days ago, 15 Feb 19, 3:39pm -
An 11-year-old student is facing two felony charges after police say he made a threat of violence at a Titusville school. - 11 days ago, 14 Feb 19, 12:57pm -
The governor is directing the Department of Education and law enforcement agencies to make changes to school safety policies. - 12 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 8:07pm -
Law enforcement officials are searching the Melbourne right now for searching for a missing man who has not been seen early Sunday morning. - 14 days ago, 11 Feb 19, 1:42pm -
Brevard County residents, working with the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, are doing what they can to save their beaches. - 16 days ago, 9 Feb 19, 1:01pm -
If you live in or near this Brevard County city, you might have noticed a bad smell coming off the Indian River lately. - 17 days ago, 8 Feb 19, 5:08pm -
A 58-year-old caregiver at a Florida group home impregnated a woman with the "mental capacity of that of a small child," a police report says. - 18 days ago, 7 Feb 19, 4:27pm -
Residents of a quiet cul de sac in West Cocoa saw firsthand Wednesday what can happen when someone doesn't recycle correctly. - 19 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 5:03pm -
The surveillance images captured an eerie scene: a man dressed in black from head to toe, hoisting a long pole with a large blade on the end. - 20 days ago, 5 Feb 19, 7:05pm -
Florida Department of Law Enforcement representatives admit they have a problem—a lack of funding has created a backlog in their crime lab. - 23 Nov 15, 3:18pm -
A man accused of hacking into a charity's computer and having nearly 400 images of child porn on his home computer is due in court. - 23 Nov 15, 2:29pm -
A baby who has spent the past two months in a Florida hospital after his premature birth on a cruise ship reaches his final destination. - 23 Nov 15, 11:46am -
The temperatures in central Florida on Sunday night were a drastic change from the same time a week ago. However, in talking to tourists flying in from Chicago and the Midwest, even 60 degrees to them feels tropical. - 23 Nov 15, 5:43am -
Residents in the area where a man was shot and killed in broad daylight Saturday continue to express their concern about the incident. - 23 Nov 15, 3:18am -
Tony Romo scrambled in the back of the end zone before improvising to throw his first pass in two months — left-handed for a short gain. - 23 Nov 15, 12:24am -
Florida parents are facing aggravated manslaughter charges after authorities say their 8-week-old daughter died from dehydration. - 22 Nov 15, 3:58pm -
Edward Francis plans to use his second chance to teach kids what he already knows about going down the wrong path. He calls this a blessing and says he will not take it for granted. - 22 Nov 15, 4:43am -
I-4 East bound at 192 is closed after a tractor trailer caught fire.there is damage to asphalt... some melted... damage is somewhat extensive... goint ot be a long process.... road will be closed for a while... - 18 May 12, 10:18am -
Private parts for a public audience -- it's the new phenomenon of online sex bullying. Website after website profits off nude photos and videos never meant to be online. - 18 May 12, 3:46am -
From time to time we ask you, our viewers, what's bugging you? One viewer said we were bugging him. Specifically he took issue with a story we did today on Thursday on a texting and driving simulator. - 18 May 12, 3:18am -
A 55-year-old Daytona Beach woman is facing several federal charges after being indicted for taking bribes pertaining to the Interstate 4 widening project that will begin in 2014. - 18 May 12, 1:47am -
Prosecutors have released evidence in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin and one photograph shows George Zimmerman with a bloody nose. - 17 May 12, 8:35pm -
A prosecutor says two defendants accused of hazing a Florida A&M University band member are expected to plead guilty to lesser charges. - 17 May 12, 3:01pm -
Tropical Storm Kirk will kick up the surf today even though the storm is "very, very far way from the United States," a Weather Service official said. - 3 Sep 12, 5:55am -
David Todd's nightmares started soon after he was deployed to Kuwait in 2004. He was held in a room and threatened for about 12 hours by Kuwaiti nationals because of an issue with his paperwork. - 3 Sep 12, 5:45am -
A decades-old debate has reached the suburban streets here.Residents have been complaining to their city commissioner, Zenaida Denizac, about door-to-door salespeople and urging a no-solicitation law. - 3 Sep 12, 5:20am -
Flagler County School Board members will consider throwing their support behind Palm Coast's proposed ban on the sale of products that imitate controlled substances, including K2, a synthetic marijuana product. - 3 Sep 12, 5:15am -
The At Your Service column appears on Mondays in The News-Journal. Featured this week are hot lines and volunteer opportunities in Volusia and Flagler counties. - 3 Sep 12, 5:10am -
When Winfield Sainpreux took the train from Fort Lauderdale to his new home at the Conklin Center for the Blind, he was forced to leave his art supplies behind. But it didn't take long before he found his way to the craft closet at the nonprofit that… - 3 Sep 12, 5:05am -
Tom Donohoe, who served in the Marines during World War II, had received special training for a planned invasion of Japan. It was an attack that never happened. - 3 Sep 12, 5:05am -
In observance of the Labor Day holiday today, banks, governmental offices and post offices will be closed in Volusia and Flagler counties. - 3 Sep 12, 5:05am -
Successful business people don’t reserve their negotiating skills for the really big events and agreements only. They know that each aspect of running a business includes opportunities to strike a great deal. - 8 Jul 14, 1:16pm -
Today's launch will included enhanced features for a better experience on all digital devices, including smartphones, tablets and computers. - 8 Jul 14, 8:40am -
Group calls for ban on assault weapons Group calls for ban on assault weaponsDan Billow reports. Subscribe to WESH on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1dqr14j Get more Orlando news: http://wesh.com/ Like us:http://facebook.com/wesh2news Follow us: http://twitter.com/wes...From:WE… - 20 Feb 18, 11:29am -
Vigils held across Central Florida to remember South Florida shooting victims Vigils held across Central Florida to remember South Florida shooting victimsSanika Dange reports. Subscribe to WESH on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1dqr14j Get more Orlando news: http://wesh.com/ Like us:http://facebook.com/wesh2news Foll… - 20 Feb 18, 5:19am -
Man accused of assaulting woman at popular German restaurant Man accused of assaulting woman at popular German restaurantA Volusia County man is accused of shoving another customer in a restaurant so hard, she had to undergo surgery. Claire Metz reports. Subscribe to WESH on YouTube now for more: http://bi… - 20 Feb 18, 3:49am -
Dream home becomes nightmare for local military family Dream home becomes nightmare for local military familyGail Paschall-Brown reports. Subscribe to WESH on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1dqr14j Get more Orlando news: http://wesh.com/ Like us:http://facebook.com/wesh2news Follow us: http://tw… - 20 Feb 18, 1:20am -
14-year-old Volusia student accused of making threats against school 14-year-old Volusia student accused of making threats against school14-year-old Volusia student accused of making threats against school Subscribe to WESH on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1dqr14j Get more Orlando news: http://wesh.com/ Like… - 19 Feb 18, 10:22am -
Judge denies reduction in bond to Volusia teacher accused of showing teen porn Judge denies reduction in bond to Volusia teacher accused of showing teen pornJudge denies reduction in bond to Volusia teacher accused of showing teen porn Subscribe to WESH on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1dqr14j Get more Orlando news: h… - 19 Feb 18, 2:35am -
The Seminole-Brevard State Attorney’s Office last week signaled its intention to seek the death penalty against Jake Bilotta, the man accused of stabbing his former roommate to death over a stolen PlayStation in November. In a court filing Thursday… - 35 mins ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:35pm -
A Florida woman received a nasty surprise when she discovered a corn snake coiled up in her dryer Sunday, according to a report by WTVT, a Fox affiliated station in Tampa. Amanda Wise of Safety Harbor was headed to the garage to pick up her finished… - 2 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:30pm -
Orange County deputies were cracking down Monday morning on drivers who fail to stop for school buses, according to a report from Fox 35. A Twitter user told the sheriff's office that motorists have been ignoring the buses' stop signs as the vehicles… - 2 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:15pm -
A Florida man suspected of attacking a 3-year-old girl inside a church closet told deputies he blamed anime and Japanese graphic novels, according to WJAX. Justin Hughes, 31, told authorities his behavior was caused by watching anime and reading Japa… - 3 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:40pm -
A very real fish-out-water moment happened during the Jacksonville State and Jacksonville University baseball game which came to a halt Sunday afternoon when an unexpected delivery was dropped into the outfield. An osprey carrying a fish was flying o… - 4 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 1:35pm -
Orange County deputies arrested a man who they suspect was involved in a shooting that took place on Feb. 1 at the Woodhill Apartment Complex, the sheriff’s office said Sunday night. Jainarious Mackey Smith, 19, was arrested Thursday afternoon unde… - 5 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 12:35pm -
Pat Santiago wanted to make sure her sister did not die in vain. Irma Morales, 73, was hit and killed in January 2018 while crossing Pershing Avenue at Redditt Road. The Florida Highway Patrol determined Morales was not in a crosswalk and walked in f… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 11:00am -
Florida’s not quite ready to pretend to be in summer just yet as temperatures drop back into the 70s today. The high today will be 74 with winds will be coming from the east-northeast at 10 to 20 mph, according to FOX 35 weather center. The week’… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 10:55am -
A 43-year-old man died Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Brevard County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The unidentified Cocoa resident was riding his 2014 Harley Davidson at 5:45 p.m. on U.S. Highway 1 near Jordan Boulevard when he los… - 16 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 12:55am -
Polk County deputies arrested a 48-year-old man on Saturday for leaving the scene of a crash earlier this month that caused the death of an unborn child, the sheriff’s office said. Bionel Cervin-Gomez was driving a GMC truck on Feb. 9 near U.S. Hig… - 20 hours ago, 24 Feb 19, 9:00pm -
Volusia County deputies are searching for a man suspected of robbing a Deltona gas station early Saturday morning, the sheriff’s office said. The robbery happened shortly before 4 a.m. at Cumberland Farms in the 1200 block of Providence Boulevard,… - 22 hours ago, 24 Feb 19, 7:35pm -
Two people died and one person was seriously injured after a crash in Orange County on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened south of Orlando around 7:30 p.m., according to an incident report. A 2004 Nissan pickup… - 23 hours ago, 24 Feb 19, 5:45pm -
A 70-year-old Wisconsin man was killed Saturday night in a hit-and-run crash along SR-528 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A witness told troopers a maroon Ford Mustang struck Robert Henschel, the driver of a Nissan Altima p… - 24 hours ago, 24 Feb 19, 5:30pm -
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a SUV on Sunday morning along westbound Interstate 4 near Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. James Cox, 22, of Orlando, was traveling west near mile marker 30 at about 6:15 a.m. when Riverview reside… - 24 hours ago, 24 Feb 19, 5:25pm -
Deputies have made an arrest in the Feb. 18 shooting death of a 31-year-old man in Orange County. Jace Steven Gipson, 26, was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder Saturday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Bernard Keith Hil… - 1 day ago, 24 Feb 19, 2:30pm -
A flight instructor was killed Saturday after his plane lost power and crashed into a home in Winter Haven, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash happened about 12:45 p.m. in the 2700 block of Idylridge Drive, just south of the Winter Ha… - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 9:50pm -
Sanford police arrested a man Saturday accused of firing a gun into the air five times from the window of a car before pointing the weapon at an officer driving behind him, according to the Police Department. The incident happened about 1 a.m., when… - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 8:15pm -
Two people were killed in a crash on Oak Ridge Road in Orange County on Friday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A pickup truck and spyder (three-wheel) motorcycle collided around 7:30 p.m. on Oak Ridge Road near Jason Street. Both drivers… - 3 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 2:20am -
Former UCF President Dale Whittaker has reached a settlement agreement — totaling about $400,000 — that will go to the Board of Trustees for approval, according to documents released Friday to the Orlando Sentinel. Under the proposal, Whittaker,… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 11:35pm -
Dale Whittaker appeared to have a bright future as UCF president. But his tenure lasted just 236 days, dwarfed by the 26 years predecessor John Hitt served in the top job. Whittaker’s presidency was cut short by a scandal involving misappropriation… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 10:30pm -
Orange County is considering a mega-park in Horizon West, the fast-growing community near Walt Disney World, that could feature an outdoor amphitheater for major concerts, botanical gardens and an aquatics center. “Think of it like New York’s Cen… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 8:55pm -
After Winter Springs voters sent a clear message last election to slow the city’s growth, three commissioners this month formed a majority to pass a moratorium aiming to put a halt on new apartment complexes and most commercial development through… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 8:55pm -
Orange County deputies arrested a suspect Friday afternoon they say was involved in the shooting and killing of a victim in Ocoee earlier in the morning, according to the sheriff’s office. Shortly before 4 p.m., authorities said Lucien Harris, 31,… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 8:55pm -
Lake County deputies released videos Friday of a man suspected in a recent string of arson fires. The string of fires began Feb. 16, with four more set over the 48 hours that followed. On Wednesday, two vehicles owned by a Lake County deputy sheriff… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 8:50pm -
State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith introduced a bipartisan measure Friday urging President Trump and Congress to allow Venezuelans to be given sanctuary in the U.S. amid the political crisis in their homeland. “As millions of Venezuelans continue to… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 8:25pm -
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a statewide grand jury with a broad mandate to investigate school safety. The panel will also investigate if school districts or other agencies fraudulently accepted state school safety money, then faile… - 10 mins ago, 25 Feb 19, 5:00pm -
The Seminole-Brevard State Attorney’s Office last week signaled its intention to seek the death penalty against Jake Bilotta, the man accused of stabbing his former roommate to death over a stolen PlayStation in November. In a court filing Thursday… - 35 mins ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:35pm -
The NFL said Monday that it will "take appropriate action" under its personal conduct policy after it has "a full understanding of the facts" of the criminal case involving New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Police in Jupiter, Florida, announce… - 50 mins ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:20pm -
A Tesla battery powered car that crashed, burst into flames and burned its driver beyond recognition Sunday evening along Flamingo Road in Davie repeatedly caught fire after being brought to the tow yard used by police, officials said Monday. The 4-d… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:05pm -
Much has already been written on the so-called “Green New Deal” introduced to the American public by New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the next big Democrat idea. If you are not familiar with it, here’s the cliff notes version:… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:05pm -
R&B superstar R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he sexually abused four victims, three of them underage, over a span of a dozen years. Kelly, clad in a bright orange jail uniform and clasping his hands behind his back, looked on as his at… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:00pm -
The Orlando Apollos improved to 3-0 this weekend with a 21-17 win over the visiting Memphis Express, but it was a dog that stole the show and got the loudest cheers of the night. During halftime of Saturday’s Alliance of American Football game, an… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:50pm -
Orange County deputies were cracking down Monday morning on drivers who fail to stop for school buses, according to a report from Fox 35. A Twitter user told the sheriff's office that motorists have been ignoring the buses' stop signs as the vehicles… - 2 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:15pm -
A staffer on Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign says he kissed her without her consent at a small gathering of supporters before a Florida rally, an interaction that she alleges in a new lawsuit still causes her anguish. In interviews with The… - 2 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:11pm -
A Florida man suspected of attacking a 3-year-old girl inside a church closet told deputies he blamed anime and Japanese graphic novels, according to WJAX. Justin Hughes, 31, told authorities his behavior was caused by watching anime and reading Japa… - 3 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:40pm -
Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised to bring about a new era for the water agency spanning from Orlando to Jacksonville and long criticized as controlled by development interests. Late last week, DeSantis revoked nearly 170 appointments to boards and co… - 3 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:25pm -
Pan-Pacific restaurant chain Kona Grill has closed its only Central Florida location, shuttering the Winter Park eatery two years after it opened. The restaurant on U.S. 17-92 at the Lakeside Crossing development has posted a sign on its door and rep… - 3 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:15pm -
Orange County deputies arrested a man who they suspect was involved in a shooting that took place on Feb. 1 at the Woodhill Apartment Complex, the sheriff’s office said Sunday night. Jainarious Mackey Smith, 19, was arrested Thursday afternoon unde… - 5 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 12:35pm -
Since going away to school, David Gorshein has seen the first cannon fired in the Civil War and the last. He has listened to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He has braved the cold as college football’s most significant rivalry, Army vs.… - 5 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 12:00pm -
Robert Kraft , the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots , faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in Florida, police said Friday. The 77-year-old Kraft denied an… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 11:30am -
The couple were snuggling in the back seat, arms around each other and kissing as Bruno Mars crooned "Just the Way You Are" over the car stereo. The only thing spoiling the mood during that romantic summer Saturday ride: the set of handcuffs - police… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 11:29am -
Pat Santiago wanted to make sure her sister did not die in vain. Irma Morales, 73, was hit and killed in January 2018 while crossing Pershing Avenue at Redditt Road. The Florida Highway Patrol determined Morales was not in a crosswalk and walked in f… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 11:00am -
A woman walked out of a Miami funeral home Sunday and was struck and killed by a car that was reported stolen and was being followed by police, investigators said. The crash happened near Northwest 17th Avenue and 58th Street in Miami’s Liberty Cit… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 10:45am -
The segregation-era road-trip drama "Green Book" was crowned best picture at the Academy Awards, handing Hollywood's top award to a film seen as a feel-good throwback to some but ridiculed as an outdated inversion of "Driving Miss Daisy" by others. I… - 11 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 6:15am -
A Tesla swerved through three lanes of traffic, hit a median and some trees and burst into flames, killing the driver, Davie police said Sunday night. The male driver likely lost control of the Tesla, said Davie Police spokeswoman Vivian Gallinal. Th… - 16 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 1:25am -
With a simple app on your cellphone, you can summon a car and driver almost everywhere in the United States. Before long, the car might even come by itself. But you still can’t use that cellphone, or any other single device, to pass through highway… - 1 day ago, 24 Feb 19, 11:00am -
Across the U.S. and in many places abroad, transgender athletes are breaking barriers in high school, college and pro sports and being embraced by teammates and fans. But resentments can still flare when transgender women start winning and dominating… - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 6:55pm -
Former UCF President Dale Whittaker hoped his offer to resign would end “punitive measures and threats” from lawmakers and the state university system, but it’s unclear whether his departure will satisfy state officials who are furious that the… - 3 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 1:15am -
Marcos Marchena, former chairman of UCF’s Board of Trustees, knew inappropriate funds would be used to construct a new classroom building approved in 2014, contradicting Marchena’s statements that he was never told the source of funding was probl… - 3 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 12:10am -
Fresh from entering the medical marijuana market, Florida now envisions taking a healthy slice of the anticipated $22 billion market in hemp. The “no-high” variety of cannabis used to make “CBD,” oil and other products derived from hemp, beca… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 5:00pm -
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a statewide grand jury with a broad mandate to investigate school safety. The panel will also investigate if school districts or other agencies fraudulently accepted state school safety money, then faile… - 10 mins ago, 25 Feb 19, 5:00pm -
The Seminole-Brevard State Attorney’s Office last week signaled its intention to seek the death penalty against Jake Bilotta, the man accused of stabbing his former roommate to death over a stolen PlayStation in November. In a court filing Thursday… - 35 mins ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:35pm -
The NFL said Monday that it will "take appropriate action" under its personal conduct policy after it has "a full understanding of the facts" of the criminal case involving New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. Police in Jupiter, Florida, announce… - 50 mins ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:20pm -
A Tesla battery powered car that crashed, burst into flames and burned its driver beyond recognition Sunday evening along Flamingo Road in Davie repeatedly caught fire after being brought to the tow yard used by police, officials said Monday. The 4-d… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:05pm -
Much has already been written on the so-called “Green New Deal” introduced to the American public by New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the next big Democrat idea. If you are not familiar with it, here’s the cliff notes version:… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:05pm -
R&B superstar R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he sexually abused four victims, three of them underage, over a span of a dozen years. Kelly, clad in a bright orange jail uniform and clasping his hands behind his back, looked on as his at… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 4:00pm -
The Orlando Apollos improved to 3-0 this weekend with a 21-17 win over the visiting Memphis Express, but it was a dog that stole the show and got the loudest cheers of the night. During halftime of Saturday’s Alliance of American Football game, an… - 1 hour ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:50pm -
Orange County deputies were cracking down Monday morning on drivers who fail to stop for school buses, according to a report from Fox 35. A Twitter user told the sheriff's office that motorists have been ignoring the buses' stop signs as the vehicles… - 2 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:15pm -
A staffer on Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign says he kissed her without her consent at a small gathering of supporters before a Florida rally, an interaction that she alleges in a new lawsuit still causes her anguish. In interviews with The… - 2 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 3:11pm -
A Florida man suspected of attacking a 3-year-old girl inside a church closet told deputies he blamed anime and Japanese graphic novels, according to WJAX. Justin Hughes, 31, told authorities his behavior was caused by watching anime and reading Japa… - 3 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:40pm -
Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised to bring about a new era for the water agency spanning from Orlando to Jacksonville and long criticized as controlled by development interests. Late last week, DeSantis revoked nearly 170 appointments to boards and co… - 3 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:25pm -
Pan-Pacific restaurant chain Kona Grill has closed its only Central Florida location, shuttering the Winter Park eatery two years after it opened. The restaurant on U.S. 17-92 at the Lakeside Crossing development has posted a sign on its door and rep… - 3 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 2:15pm -
Orange County deputies arrested a man who they suspect was involved in a shooting that took place on Feb. 1 at the Woodhill Apartment Complex, the sheriff’s office said Sunday night. Jainarious Mackey Smith, 19, was arrested Thursday afternoon unde… - 5 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 12:35pm -
Since going away to school, David Gorshein has seen the first cannon fired in the Civil War and the last. He has listened to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He has braved the cold as college football’s most significant rivalry, Army vs.… - 5 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 12:00pm -
Robert Kraft , the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots , faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in Florida, police said Friday. The 77-year-old Kraft denied an… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 11:30am -
The couple were snuggling in the back seat, arms around each other and kissing as Bruno Mars crooned "Just the Way You Are" over the car stereo. The only thing spoiling the mood during that romantic summer Saturday ride: the set of handcuffs - police… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 11:29am -
Pat Santiago wanted to make sure her sister did not die in vain. Irma Morales, 73, was hit and killed in January 2018 while crossing Pershing Avenue at Redditt Road. The Florida Highway Patrol determined Morales was not in a crosswalk and walked in f… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 11:00am -
A woman walked out of a Miami funeral home Sunday and was struck and killed by a car that was reported stolen and was being followed by police, investigators said. The crash happened near Northwest 17th Avenue and 58th Street in Miami’s Liberty Cit… - 6 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 10:45am -
The segregation-era road-trip drama "Green Book" was crowned best picture at the Academy Awards, handing Hollywood's top award to a film seen as a feel-good throwback to some but ridiculed as an outdated inversion of "Driving Miss Daisy" by others. I… - 11 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 6:15am -
A Tesla swerved through three lanes of traffic, hit a median and some trees and burst into flames, killing the driver, Davie police said Sunday night. The male driver likely lost control of the Tesla, said Davie Police spokeswoman Vivian Gallinal. Th… - 16 hours ago, 25 Feb 19, 1:25am -
With a simple app on your cellphone, you can summon a car and driver almost everywhere in the United States. Before long, the car might even come by itself. But you still can’t use that cellphone, or any other single device, to pass through highway… - 1 day ago, 24 Feb 19, 11:00am -
Across the U.S. and in many places abroad, transgender athletes are breaking barriers in high school, college and pro sports and being embraced by teammates and fans. But resentments can still flare when transgender women start winning and dominating… - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 6:55pm -
Former UCF President Dale Whittaker hoped his offer to resign would end “punitive measures and threats” from lawmakers and the state university system, but it’s unclear whether his departure will satisfy state officials who are furious that the… - 3 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 1:15am -
Marcos Marchena, former chairman of UCF’s Board of Trustees, knew inappropriate funds would be used to construct a new classroom building approved in 2014, contradicting Marchena’s statements that he was never told the source of funding was probl… - 3 days ago, 23 Feb 19, 12:10am -
Fresh from entering the medical marijuana market, Florida now envisions taking a healthy slice of the anticipated $22 billion market in hemp. The “no-high” variety of cannabis used to make “CBD,” oil and other products derived from hemp, beca… - 3 days ago, 22 Feb 19, 5:00pm -
