Wild turkey ruffles drivers' feathers in Melbourne
Some motorists were talking turkey Friday morning after a wild bird tied up traffic at a busy intersection.
View Article2018 Top Women Biz Owners: How this Space Coast firm became a millennial magnet
Karen Gregory led several major efforts for her firm and continues to serve as a reservist for the U.S. Air Force.
View ArticleAlfie Evans, British toddler at center of legal, battle dies
Alfie Evans, the sick British toddler whose parents won support from Pope Francis during a protracted legal battle over his treatment, died early Saturday. He was 23 months old. Kate James and Tom...
View ArticleMan who told 911 that wife accidentally shot herself charged
A Flagler County man who called 911 dispatchers to report that he thought his wife had accidentally shot herself has been charged in her death.
View Article2018 Top Women Biz Owners: This local exec who can land a plane took her tech...
Wendy Romeu tapped into Central Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to propel her to success.
View ArticleTrump says Democratic senator should quit over opposition to VA nomination
A furious President Donald Trump on Saturday called for the resignation of the Democratic senator who assembled and released what he called "false" allegations that scuttled the nomination of the...
View ArticleShaquem Griffin becomes first one-handed player selected in NFL draft
Shaquem Griffin became the first one-handed player ever to be selected in the NFL draft on Saturday, and he was elated to finally hear his name. It was a long wait for Griffin, but the former UCF...
View ArticleGriffin's inspirational story continues, drafted by Seahawks in 5th round
St. Pete native and former UCF standout Shaquem Griffin will continue his inspirational story in the Pacific Northwest, after the Seahawks selected the linebacker in the 5th round with the 141st...
View ArticleTrump, Mattis reaffirm 'ironclad commitment' to defend South Korea
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis spoke on Saturday with their South Korean counterparts after the historic meeting between leaders of the two Koreas, and Trump said "things are...
View ArticleOrlando Magic will interview David Vanterpool for their coaching vacancy
In the first overt sign of movement in the Orlando Magic’s coaching search, the team has received permission from the Portland Trail Blazers to interview Trail Blazers assistant coach David...
View ArticlePuerto Rican parade a brief reprieve for community rocked by Hurricane Maria
The Puerto Rican parade in downtown Orlando on Saturday featured the sights and sounds typical of these kinds of events: politicians politicking, dancers dancing and horses, well, dancing. But for...
View ArticleGators' P Johnny Townsend, S Marcell Harris of Orlando selected in the NFL draft
Former UF punter Johnny Townsend somehow was not a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award. He now will get a chance to follow in the Hall of Famer’s footsteps. The Oakland Raiders, Guy’s former team,...
View ArticleCeremony honors Give Kids the World founder
Henri Landwirth died April 16 at the age of 91.
View ArticleA genealogy site led police to the Golden State Killer. Who else can tap into...
Millions of Americans have bought into the exciting new world of consumer genealogy, sending spit-filled tubes to DNA-testing websites that offer to help them discover their family history. But the...
View Article1 killed, 2 injured in Leesburg crash, FHP says
A 60-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a car crash in Leesburg on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. About 2:05 p.m., Donald Troxel of Mulberry was riding a...
View ArticleSenate candidates attend Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival
Since last year?s hurricane, thousands of Puerto Ricans have moved to Florida. And for the first time, their votes are up for grabs.
View ArticleCrews battling brush fire in Melbourne
The fire was reported in a wooded area near John Rodes Boulevard on Saturday.
View Article2018 Top Women Biz Execs: Diane Crews heads up massive undertaking at Orlando...
Diane Crews joined the administration at Orlando Sanford International Airport almost 17 years ago, just after finishing her graduate studies at UCF. See what she's up to now.
View ArticleWillie Nelson and the legacy of Austin City Limits
His birthday is only one day of the year, but every day in Downtown Austin there?s a symbol that celebrates a country music legend.
View ArticleLakeland Police athletic league teaches teens how to interact with officers
The Lakeland Police Athletic League?s motto is to fill playgrounds, not prisons.
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