10+ hour, 43+ min ago   (281+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — Rising gas prices are putting pressure on drivers in Florida and across the country, with some rideshare and food delivery drivers saying higher fuel costs are cutting into their earnings. Mitch Stein, a DoorDash driver, said he delivers…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (620+ words) He's quickly making up for the drought. Brown scored three touchdowns in a decisive second quarter, including on consecutive punt returns, and Florida handled lower-division Campbell 52-3 on Saturday to start 2-0 for the first time since 2021. “He’s an electric player,” teammate…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (331+ words) SANFORD, Fla. — Seminole County leaders are considering an ordinance that would ban veterinarians from declawing cats, a procedure that animal advocates say can have long-term effects on cats. The Seminole County Animal Control Board, which approved moving forward with the…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (478+ words) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Several people have been struck by lightning in Central Florida over the last few weeks, raising concerns among residents who work and play outside. Places like Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs have a lightning warning system to…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (348+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Winter Park City Commission has tabled a proposal by Chabad of Greater Orlando to build a new synagogue in downtown Winter Park for the second time, delaying a decision until Oct. 28. The proposal drew more than…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (471+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — The Central Florida Expressway Authority has completed an expansion of its wrong-way driving detection and prevention system to all of the 102 active off-ramps it controls. The expansion is part of a yearslong effort with University of Central Florida…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (217+ words) CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — SpaceX is gearing up to launch the last three O3b mPOWER satellites owned by the SES company. SpaceX stated that its Falcon 9 rocket will leave Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with the…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (356+ words) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Individual property owners at The Plaza Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach are demanding answers as the property remains closed after the 2022 hurricanes and faces mounting code violations and fines. They say they want the inspection process…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (305+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — As large AI data centers are built around the country, residents in the places considering them continue to voice concerns. Alongside worries about water usage and power consumption, taxpayers showing up to commission and council meetings all around…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (293+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools is beginning enforcement of its new e-bike policy after a 30-day grace period, restricting electric bikes and scooters on school campuses. The policy, which was approved in late July, prohibits electric devices on school…...