Florida rule would expand so-called ‘don’t say gay’ to 12th grade
Florida's education board in April could vote to ban classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades 4 to 12.
View ArticleFamily of woman killed in fireworks warehouse blaze sues SeaWorld and others,...
The family of a woman who died in an Orlando warehouse fire that ignited fireworks last year is suing for negligence.
View ArticleSunny, warm Wednesday with above-average temperatures and no rain
A warm and sunny Wednesday that doesn’t bear good news for the drought.
View ArticleWorrell says she regrets ‘harshness’ of OPD criticism in Jones High School...
State Attorney Monique Worrell said she was unduly harsh in criticizing the Orlando police investigation of the Jones High shooting.
View ArticleFounding member for charity that offers children grief support to retire...
Dave Joswick, one of the founding board members of New Hope for Kids, announced he will be retiring next January.
View ArticleBlue-green algae health alert placed over Lake Marian in Osceola County
Health officials in Osceola County issued a health alert on Wednesday regarding a concentration of toxic blue-green algae in Lake Marian.
View ArticleThursday weather is for t-shirts, shorts and lots of sunscreen
Thursday’s weather forecast has plenty of sunshine fit for t-shirts, shorts and sunscreen.
View ArticleAdministrator for pediatric care business accused of $400,000 Medicaid fraud
The administrator of a pediatric care business with an office in Orlando has been accused by state authorities of defrauding Florida Medicaid.
View ArticleFlorida passes on millions in federal gun violence prevention funds
Florida was one of only six states that did not receive funding to help carry out a program aimed at curbing gun violence.
View ArticleNew rule aims to ‘avoid confusion’ over sexual orientation lessons, Diaz says
Florida education commissioner said proposed ban on instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity aims to give "clarity" to teachers.
View ArticleOsceola sheriff says Worrell’s office sending ‘wrong message’ in drug...
Osceola Sheriff Marcos López says State Attorney Monique Worrell’s office is not prosecuting drug trafficking cases aggressively enough.
View ArticleRescue officials treat 20 students at Orlando high school for heat exhaustion
There were 20 students who experienced symptoms of heat exhaustion and three were transported nearby hospitals.
View ArticleHurricane Ian: ‘Historic flooding’ in some Central Florida areas forces...
Multiple rescue efforts unfolded Thursday after Tropical Storm Ian plowed through and dumped a deluge on Central Florida.
View ArticleTropical Storm Nicole live updates: Power lines kill 2 in Orange, Volusia...
Hurricane Nicole updates: Power outages, Orange County deaths from downed power lines and homes fall into the ocean in Volusia County.
View Article$711 million affordable housing bill goes to DeSantis’ desk
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to help make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
View ArticleDeSantis quietly signs law to limit lawsuits against businesses
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday quickly signed a bill aimed at helping shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.
View ArticleFlorida House OKs permitless gun bill without open carry
The House on Friday approved a bill that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a state permit.
View ArticleLetter sent from Orlando threatens district attorney investigating Trump,...
Federal authorities and New York law enforcement are investigating a threat mailed to D.A. Alvin Bragg, whose office is investigating Trump.
View ArticleRecord high temperatures in Central Florida on Saturday
There will be record high temperatures in Central Florida this afternoon, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.
View ArticleSeminole County deputy hospitalized after crashing into bridge, FHP says
A Seminole County deputy was hospitalized after crashing into a bridge in Sanford Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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