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Ocoee commission incumbents face election challenges next week
Ocoee City Commission incumbents Rosemary Wilsen and Joel Keller face challenges in their bids to retain their seats and voters also will decide a slew of proposed charter amendments. Ocoee is one of...
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Osceola deputies seek man in killing of wife
Deputies in Osceola County were searching for a man Tuesday afternoon who they say killed his estran
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CSX CEO: Tariffs haven't moved our business one way or another
CNBC's Morgan Brennan speaks with CSX CEO Jim Foote (Nasdaq: CSX) about President Trump's proposal to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum and how it could impact his company. CSX has a major...
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Man caused Rollins College 'active shooter' scare after robbing Wal-Mart at...
The man who caused Rollins College to send an alert warning of an “active shooter” Monday afternoon was fleeing police after he pointed a gun at a Wal-Mart security guard, according to an arrest...
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Ed Hochuli, NFL ref known for muscular physique, retires
One of the most recognizable officials in all of sports is hanging up his whistle.
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Trump administration once again lifts elephant trophy ban
The Trump administration has quietly decided once again to allow Americans to import the body parts of African elephants shot for sport, despite presidential tweets decrying the practice as a "horror...
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Target raises starting pay for second time
The Minneapolis retailer, which hiked starting pay to $11 an hour last fall, said all workers this spring will receive a minimum of $12 per hour.
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Dumpster fire, embiggen, mansplain added to Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster is keeping up with culture as proven by the addition of 850 new words and definition
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CDC: ER visits for opioid overdoses up 30 percent
A report found that emergency department visits due to suspected opioid overdoses continued to rise from July 2016 to September 2017 across the U.S.
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Watchdog: Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway violated Hatch Act
A federal watchdog says White House counselor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns. The Office of...
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Orange County resort taxes hit double-digit growth in January 2018
Orange County's tourist development tax collections for January showed great promise for the rest of the year. The tourist development tax — also known as the resort tax — is collected on hotel, motel...
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Bob Poe endorses Andrew Gillum for Florida governor
Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has won the endorsement of a prominent Orlando Democrat. Bob Poe, former state Democratic Party chair and unsuccessful candidate for a Democratic nomination for...
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Trump administration quietly lifts elephant trophy ban
The Trump administration has quietly decided again to allow Americans to import the body parts of Af
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Siblings hurt after plane crashes into New Smyrna Beach home, authorities say
A brother and sister were injured after a plane crashed into a home in New Smyrna Beach Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Shortly after 10 a.m., rescuers responded to the crash at the 1000...
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Train hits truck carrying tons of hydrochloric acid in Pa.
The truck was carrying 22 tons of the chemical that is corrosive to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes and can cause burns if inhaled.
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Allowing Orange County school officers to carry assault rifles is a terrible...
Today, Orange County commissioners will vote on a measure that would essentially militarize our public schools. This afternoon, Orange County commissioners will decide if it's a good idea to allow...
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Orlando lawmaker proposes $1 million for Pulse memorial in Stoneman Douglas bill
Orlando Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith has filed an amendment to bring $1 million in state funding for the Pulse memorial after state lawmakers proposed the same amount for a memorial at Marjory Stoneman...
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The 'Charmed' reboot cast all the sisters
The Charmed ones can finally channel the power of three.
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Florida is the second worst state in the country for pedestrian deaths, says...
It's not easy being a pedestrian in Florida. A lack of proper bike lanes, crosswalks and sidewalks has made it one of the most dangerous states in the country to get around without a car. According to...
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Latin star Chayanne to play Orlando in October
Puerto Rican pop royalty Chayanne has ended two years of relative silence on the performing front with the announcement of his "Desde El Alma" tour set for later this year. Luckily for stateside fans,...
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