Central Florida

Florida carried out its first double execution since 1964 on July 28, executing James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone as Gov. DeSantis seeks justice for families after decades of delays.

Deborah Murphy, 82, was killed outside a Kissimmee Publix. Police charge driver Carlos Suarez-Contreras with vehicular homicide after he allegedly backed over the grandmother in the store's parking lot.

Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán is identified as the third person to die during immigration enforcement operations within a single week, raising concerns about safety during high-speed pursuits.

Federal officials confirm a Mexican man on vacation was killed when struck by a tractor-trailer while fleeing ICE agents near Orlando, highlighting tensions around immigration enforcement.

Tropical Storm Bertha forms near Florida’s Gulf Coast as the second named storm of the season. Residents are advised to monitor local forecasts closely as meteorologists track its potential path toward the region.

National Hurricane Center reports Tropical Depression Two is strengthening near Florida's Gulf Coast. Residents in Tampa Bay should prepare for increased rainfall as the system evolves into Tropical Storm Bertha.

Florida faces a growing agricultural threat as a fast-spreading, pesticide-resistant pest targets key crops like corn and rice across the state.

National Hurricane Center monitors low pressure area with 20% chance of becoming next storm, while local NWS warns of increasing rainfall across East Central Florida through mid-week.

Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida have launched 'Operation Best Foot Forward' to enforce traffic laws near schools, ensuring student safety as the new academic year begins.

Central Florida is under a heat advisory from Friday through Sunday as temperatures climb to near-record levels in the upper 90s before storms return.

Authorities confirm 31-year-old Brittany Clark died after a fatal alligator attack on the Econlockhatchee River while swimming with friends. It is the third such incident in Central Florida this week.

MetroPlan Orlando continues its rollout of e-bike safety courses for students, aiming to enhance road awareness and reduce accidents among young riders across the region's school districts.