Florida reports 2,468 COVID deaths, over 75,000 cases this week
The Florida Department of Health reported its weekly COVID-19 report for Sept. 17. Cases continue to decrease while reported deaths are up.
View ArticleTropical Storm Odette moves away from the US, Peter likely to form while...
Tropical Storm Odette, which formed Friday evening off the mid-Atlantic coast, is forecast to bring strong winds to the northeast U.S. and Canada as a post-tropical cyclone later today, the National...
View ArticleTropical Storm Peter forms in the Atlantic while Tropical Depression 17...
Tropical Storm Peter formed in the Atlantic early Sunday morning, becoming the 16th named storm of the season. Meanwhile, a tropical depression in the eastern Atlantic sees high odds of development.
View ArticleTropical storms Rose, Peter swirl in Atlantic; 2 other systems may develop
Sunday was a day for tropical storm formation as the 2021 hurricane season saw its 16th and 17th named systems with Tropical Storm Peter and Tropical Storm Rose both swirling in the Atlantic.
View ArticleMore rain, possible flooding in Central Florida Monday
More rain is forecast to cover Central Florida Monday afternoon, putting saturated areas from weekend showers in jeopardy of flooding later today, said Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Maureen McCann.
View ArticleHarvest Moon rises over Orlando tonight just before the fall
As summer falls into autumn, the Harvest Moon rises Monday night over Orlando.
View ArticleNewlywed dies from hit-and-run crash on I-95; troopers still seek damaged...
A man died after struggling to stay alive for a week following a hit-and-crash that took place in Volusia County while he and his newlywed wife were traveling through Florida on their honeymoon.
View ArticleBelle Isle officer resigns after DUI arrest, police chief says
A Belle Isle Police Department officer resigned Monday after he was arrested for driving under the influence in Volusia County.
View ArticleFirst cold front this weekend? First, Central Florida has heat and...
Following the Fall Equinox, a cold front could be descending over Central Florida by the start of next week, according to Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Maureen McCann.
View ArticleTropical storms Peter, Rose remain while 2 other systems see odds of...
Tropical storms Peter and Rose continue to dance out in the Atlantic while the National Hurricane Center ups the odds of development of a tropical wave farther east.
View Article911 call describes Brian Laundrie slapping Gabby Petito in Utah: report
A 911 emergency call reported details of a possible domestic dispute between Gabby Petito and her fiancé Brian Laundrie, including a description of Laundrie striking Petito.
View ArticleTeen wounded in shootout with Orlando officers near Camping World Stadium,...
Orlando Police Department officers exchanged gunfire Tuesday afternoon with three people, one of whom was wounded but survived, police Chief Orlando Rolón said.
View ArticleDeSantis’ new Florida surgeon general questions masks, vaccines, other...
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed a new state surgeon general Tuesday who has spoken out against “lockdown policies” to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and written op-eds opposing strict prevention measures...
View ArticleInternational tourism is returning in November. How will it affect Orlando?
As Orlando prepares for the return of global visitors in November, tourism advocates welcome the influx of travelers but one expert warns visitors may be reluctant and could bring health concerns.
View ArticleNext tropical depression has a 90% chance of forming; Peter and Rose weaken
A southeastern disturbance has a 90% chance of becoming the next tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 8 a.m. update.Meanwhile, Tropical depressions Peter and Rose seemed to...
View ArticleOrlando doctor pleads guilty in pelvic mesh implant scheme
Dr. Christopher Walker, a urogynecologist who worked at Beja Body Med Spa in downtown Orlando, faces up to 10 years in prison.
View ArticleMan shot, killed in east Orange County, deputies say
A man was shot and killed Tuesday night near Full Sail University in east Orange County, deputies say.
View ArticleFlorida lawmaker proposes Texas-style fetal heartbeat abortion law
A Deltona Republican has filed legislation that would create Texas-style abortion restrictions in Florida that would allow anyone to sue abortion providers or any person who helps someone get an...
View ArticlePolice arrest 3rd suspect in shootout with Orlando officers
Orlando police arrested a third suspect Wednesday following a shootout Tuesday with officers near Camping World Stadium.
View ArticleCorrections leaders request big raises for Florida prison workers to slow...
Facing beyond-critical staff shortages at almost every Florida state prison, corrections officials want officers to receive significant raises.
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