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Extreme drought expands in parts of Central Florida

Extreme drought expands in parts of Central Florida

Dry conditions persist across Central Florida, and the drought is worsening in parts of the area.

February 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm EST

New connector road between U.S. 27 and SR 429 moves forward

New connector road between U.S. 27 and SR 429 moves forward

February 12, 2026 at 5:02 pm EST

Safety first: Why Crew 12 launch scrubs are often a good sign

Safety first: Why Crew 12 launch scrubs are often a good sign

February 12, 2026 at 1:52 pm EST

3 rehabbed manatees return to nature at Blue Spring State Park

3 rehabbed manatees return to nature at Blue Spring State Park

February 12, 2026 at 1:06 pm EST

Orange County man faces felony charges for pointing laser at sheriff’s helicopter

Orange County man faces felony charges for pointing laser at sheriff’s helicopter

February 12, 2026 at 12:33 pm EST

Ex-coach of Mount Dora High School faces child solicitation charges

Ex-coach of Mount Dora High School faces child solicitation charges

February 12, 2026 at 12:17 pm EST

Sinkhole confirmed as cause of roadway collapse in Lake County

Sinkhole confirmed as cause of roadway collapse in Lake County

February 12, 2026 at 11:52 am EST

Alert issued for 15-year-old girl missing since last week in Seminole County

Alert issued for 15-year-old girl missing since last week in Seminole County

February 12, 2026 at 11:21 am EST

WATCH: Florida AG details arrests on organized cargo theft in Orlando

WATCH: Florida AG details arrests on organized cargo theft in Orlando

February 12, 2026 at 10:45 am EST

Pickleball game turns into brawl, leading to Volusia County couple’s arrest, deputies say

Pickleball game turns into brawl, leading to Volusia County couple’s arrest, deputies say

February 12, 2026 at 9:53 am EST

TODAY: Camping World Stadium launches job fair for massive renovation project

Central Florida to remain warm and dry with slight chance of rain Thursday

ULA lights up Florida’s Space Coast with early morning rocket launch

Manhunt underway for fugitive who escaped police custody in Brevard County

Repairs underway on Artemis II rocket after hydrogen leak during fueling test

4 killed in Sarasota home linked to Fort Lauderdale double homicide

Board selects The Boring Company for new underground transit system near Universal Studios

1 dead after tractor-trailer makes illegal u-turn on I-75

Good Samaritan jumps in as shots are fired at a shopping center during road rage incident

Florida CFO addresses Daytona Beach ahead of state audit: Taxpayer funds must be protected

Warm week ahead with increasing rain chances by Sunday

Florida CFO presents $505K to Volusia County for immigration jail operations

DHL to close Lakeland facility, cutting 203 jobs

‘Unpaid toll’ scams are making a comeback, and they’re trickier than ever

Driver killed in fiery single-vehicle crash on I-75 in Marion County

Crews break ground on $400M Camping World Stadium renovation; NFL season on the horizon

Suspect in custody after incident near South Daytona Elementary School

Eustis leaders push for action on homelessness after downtown stabbing

Brevard County one of three Central Florida counties under burn ban

New bill aims to boost housing supply and ease affordability crisis

Valentine’s Day: Freebies, deals and meals to spark romance

GoFundMe set up for family of James Van Der Beek after actor’s death

Chrysler, Dodge parent company Stellantis issues ‘do not drive’ notice for 225K vehicles

Friday the 13th: What’s so unlucky about 13?

Recall alert: 32K spa jets recalled; user’s hair can get entangled