2+ day, 11+ 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, 2+ 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…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (443+ words) OCALA, Fla. — A Fifth Judicial Circuit Grand Jury report found "heartbreaking, systemic patterns of neglect and abuse, abrogation of statutory responsibilities, as well as operational failures" within a Central Florida Department of Children and Families circuit. The grand jury report…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (295+ words) BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The identity of the Tennessee doctor who died after his single-engine plane crashed Monday near the Space Coast Regional Airport has been released. The crash happened just after 10 a.m., Monday, which forced officials to shut down part…...

5+ day, 2+ 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…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (470+ words) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Volusia County is working with the Sheriff’s Office to block about 125 on-beach parking spaces during the Labor Day weekend as part of a safety plan aimed at creating more space between pedestrians and vehicles near the beach....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (298+ words) PORT ORANGE, Fla. — A 71-year-old woman accused of firing a shot inside the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday has died from her injuries, according to police. The Port Orange Police Department identified the woman as Linda…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (444+ words) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Members of the Altamonte Springs City Commissioners are expected to hear from residents Thursday night as they consider a proposed budget that does not include funding for the city's longtime Fourth of July celebration, Red Hot & Boom....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (467+ words) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A major traffic change could be coming to Daytona Beach’s beachside, but city leaders say no decisions will be made before hearing from the community. The city is considering whether portions of Earl Street, Oleander Avenue and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (295+ words) ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — State Attorney Monique Worrell responded Tuesday to rumors that Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to remove her from office. The Orange-Osceola State Attorney held a press conference, saying she had been contacted by several media outlets about the…...