Central Florida

Vice President JD Vance rallied supporters in Central Florida Thursday as polling data indicates tightening margins for Republican candidates across the state's major elections.

Despite a quiet season, meteorologists warn that October's warm oceans create high hurricane risks. Central Florida must stay ready for rapid-storm development and flooding threats.

The Sickle Cell Conquerors of Central Florida hosted their second annual awareness walk on September 19, bringing families together to support patients and raise community health visibility in Orlando.

FIU research shows Florida's drought threatens more than lawns by displacing local wildlife, highlighting urgent environmental concerns for the state's ecosystems and residents.

Gay Small, an 80-year-old Tampa resident, passed away on her birthday after contracting dengue fever. Her death marks Florida’s first recorded fatality from the virus in 15 years amid a significant rise in local infections.

State officials and residents question if new Duke Energy rates for data centers will raise electricity costs for local households, sparking political scrutiny over utility pricing models.

Orlando and Central Florida communities are holding commemorative gatherings to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, honoring those who died.

Authorities released identities of those killed in a Florida Amazon plane crash. Pilot and co-pilot discharged from hospitals, while three victims remain hospitalized following the incident.

Florida lawmakers pitch their state as the home for the new US Space Academy, highlighting local space industry strength and university partnerships.

Central Floridians increasingly turn to digital platforms like Yahoo News for immediate access to local crime reports, tourism alerts, and government decisions affecting Orlando's neighborhoods.

Florida law does not criminalize being homeless itself, but local ordinances restrict where you can sleep outside or park overnight. Understanding these rules is vital for Central Floridians facing housing insecurity.

Kameron Glasgow survives a lightning strike that kills his wife and twin daughters. The tragedy occurred in a relative's driveway, underscoring urgent lightning safety needs in Central Florida.