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Christmas Eve home fire in Merritt Island claims life of beloved grandmother

Christmas Eve home fire in Merritt Island claims life of beloved grandmother

A deadly mobile home fire on Christmas Eve in Merritt Island, Florida, claimed the life of grandmother Holly Marchica. The blaze started in a bedroom on Whaley Drive; others escaped safely. A GoFundMe supports her family as authorities investigate the cause.

December 27, 2025 at 8:36 am EST

Man hospitalized after Orange County deputy returns fire during Christmas Eve homicide search

Man hospitalized after Orange County deputy returns fire during Christmas Eve homicide search

December 27, 2025 at 8:01 am EST

Nearly 600 flights delayed in, out of Orlando International Airport Friday

Nearly 600 flights delayed in, out of Orlando International Airport Friday

December 26, 2025 at 11:26 pm EST

Community raises thousands for family of Viera football player

Community raises thousands for family of Viera football player

December 26, 2025 at 10:59 pm EST

Neighbors ask for changes to Red Bug after major crash

Neighbors ask for changes to Red Bug after major crash

December 26, 2025 at 9:16 pm EST

Man found dead in elevator in Lake Mary

Man found dead in elevator in Lake Mary

December 26, 2025 at 8:40 pm EST

Orlando Solar Bears go on strike, game postponed

Orlando Solar Bears go on strike, game postponed

December 26, 2025 at 6:46 pm EST

Comfortable weekend before cooler start to 2026

Comfortable weekend before cooler start to 2026

December 26, 2025 at 6:11 pm EST

Teen killed during shooting in Deltona on Christmas night

Teen killed during shooting in Deltona on Christmas night

December 26, 2025 at 11:10 am EST

Victim found unconscious during stabbing in Holly Hill in critical condition, police say

Victim found unconscious during stabbing in Holly Hill in critical condition, police say

December 26, 2025 at 10:55 am EST

Teen kills young girl in fatal Christmas shooting in Orange County

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Turnpike in Osceola, troopers say

Lawyer for woman accused of drowning her dog at Orlando Airport bathroom might leave case

Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach attracted over 12,000 attendees on Christmas Eve

Trooper injured in high-speed chase reaching 130mph on I-95

Ocala police seek help in Christmas day homicide case

Central Florida’s weather remains steady, Next front arrives early next week

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on U.S. 1

Floridians see relief at gas pump amid Holiday travel rush

Last minute shoppers hurry before stores close

Teen fatally shot on Christmas Eve in Orange County

Holiday rush at Orlando International Airport as millions travel for festivities

Orange County leads Central Florida in Legionnaires’ Disease cases, 100 confirmed

Multiple people injured in major 6-vehicle Seminole County crash

8 injured in crash involving semi-truck, LYNX bus in Orange County

Florida dad arrested for stealing 400 pounds of avocados to buy kids Christmas gifts, police say

Orlando rents drop 1% in October 2025 after last year’s 15% surge

Florida Senator introduces Federal Halo Act with 25-foot buffer zone to protect immigration officers

3 escaped Georgia inmates captured in Florida

Florida player wins $1 Million Powerball prize as jackpot reaches $1.7 Billion

College Football bowl schedule: When are the games, what teams are playing, who won?

The Cure guitarist, keyboardist Perry Bamonte, dies

Recall alert: 83K bags of frozen shrimp recalled; could be contaminated with radioactive isotope

‘Big Brother’ season 27 houseguest, Mickey Lee, dies

UPS Kentucky plane crash death toll rises to 15