Central Florida News

Florida residents check tickets as Powerball hits $663M on July 29. Lump sum option is nearly $291M before taxes after local Mega Millions news.

New University of North Florida polls show GOP candidate Byron Donalds with a lead over Democrat David Jolly, sparking local discussion on election integrity and voter trends in Central Florida.

The National Hurricane Center has extended tropical storm warnings into Florida as Tropical Storm Bertha intensifies with 60 mph winds, posing flooding threats along the Gulf Coast.

Weather officials have upgraded a developing weather pattern in the Gulf of Mexico to Tropical Depression Two, prompting an immediate tropical storm watch for nearby coastal regions.

National Hurricane Center officials are tracking a low-probability tropical system near Florida's Gulf Coast, with forecasters advising residents to monitor updates as conditions evolve.

Lawmakers express frustration with escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, citing higher prices and geopolitical turmoil as key concerns affecting national security and local economies.

Gotha native Olivia Lopez joins four other local athletes in advancing to the American Ninja Warrior Eastern Regional Finals, highlighting Central Florida's growing presence on NBC.

Brittany Clark, 31, was killed by an alligator while swimming in Seminole County. Her death follows two other recent encounters, sparking concern among Central Florida residents about water safety and wildlife interactions.

One fatality and three injuries reported after a severe thunderstorm struck Fort Myers Beach on Friday. The event highlights safety concerns for holiday beachgoers across Florida's Gulf Coast region ahead of Independence Day.

Tragedy strikes a Central Florida river as a woman dies during a swim following an alligator encounter. Officials urge caution in local waterways.

Former President Trump targets Florida Democrats with communist labels as midterm elections near, influencing local debates across Central Florida communities and voter sentiment.

An Orlando-area tattoo shop faces backlash for banning military vets and law enforcement officers following owner's controversial 'war criminal' claims online.