‘I just put their life in danger:’ NASCAR leader’s grandson tied to motorcycle stunt videos on Central Florida roads

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The grandson of NASCAR’s chief executive officer was involved in a YouTube channel that featured videos of motorcycles appearing to weave through traffic on Central Florida roadways at high speeds, running red lights and performing …

Here’s why there haven’t been storms in Florida to go with the heat

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s Florida. Sure we’re used to the heat, but oftentimes we welcome the near-daily afternoon storms to help cool us off a bit. During this extended May heatwave, however, it’s basically been bone dry. So what gives? Typically with the …

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 8 more bills into law. Here’s when they take effect

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another bunch of bills into law, just a day after giving his signature to the largest batch yet. The newest laws cover a wide range of topics, including education and health issues across the …

This flesh-eating pest once ravaged Florida. Experts say it may be coming back

An old threat is rearing its ugly head once again, posing a huge risk to the Sunshine State, according to state officials. In a release this month, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced that the New World Screwworm (NWS) has …

Five reasons Central Florida companies should consider Irish expansion

Florida Wildlife Corridor connects wild lands with ranches, groves to benefit wildlife

Fog rises in the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest on Friday, March 7, 2025. The state park sits in the boundary of the Florida Wildlife Corridor and is a critical habitat for wildlife, including the Florida panther.Andrew West, Andrew West/The News- …

Poll: What wildlife do you fear the most in Southwest Florida?

One of the episodes of a very popular TV show called "The Office" featured a conversation between the character named Robert California (played by James Spader) and Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson). It was about Dwight wanting a transfer to Florida. …

What Florida grocery stores are open or closed for Memorial Day? See list

Central Florida teen’s journey from homelessness to Duke University

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the class of 2025 crosses the graduation stage, one local grad has overcome tremendous odds to achieve a very bright future. Raymond Rosa has gone from living at the Coalition for the Homeless near downtown Orlando to committing to Duke …

Florida State troopers staffing shortage compromises public safetyWilliam Smith 

Over the past several years, the state of Florida, the third largest in the United States, has seen a massive increase in new residents, along with a soaring number of tourists, with 146 million visitors last year alone. As Florida's population has …