Lando Leroy Bras
On January 4, 1935, Lando Leroy Bras, better known as “Bud” was born to Charles Orlando and Lucille (Flemming) Bras in Thompson Falls, MT. He joined three older sisters and
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Expanding rain bands to cover Central Florida on Sunday, NWS says
Rain bands are expected to expand as a disturbance moves overhead in Central Florida later Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
12-year-old killed in head-on crash in Volusia County, FHP says
A head-on collision killed one child and injured four early Saturday afternoon in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
This time, Hansen Mulford’s paintings are on the walls
Hansen Mulford spent decades curating other people's work at Orlando Museum of Art. Now, at Crealdé, he has an exhibition of his own.
‘100% convinced he wanted me to fail’: 8 takeaways from former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s book
Chapek writes how in his mind he'd been undermined, attacked and sabotaged by his predecessor and successor, Iger
Florida State fires football coach Mike Norvell, takes on his $50 million buyout
Mike Norvell has been on the hot seat for some time as FSU's football coach. The school finally made the decision to let him go in his seventh season. He had a 41-39 record in Tallahassee.
After living through century of American politics, Florida’s oldest voters aren’t done yet
Florida’s oldest, active voters include more than 5,698 centenarians on the state's voter registration records, many of whom consider participating in elections their civic responsibility.
Seminole among Florida counties seeing vote-by-mail delays
Seminole County’s Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock says they had to issue over 500 replacement ballots for voters who had not received their ballots in the mail.
Angela Eady becomes Kissimmee mayor following suspension of Jackie Espinsoa
Eady, a city commissioner and vice mayor, assumed the city's top office following DeSantis’ suspension of mayor Espinosa on Friday.
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic fall to visiting Celtics, still winless at home
After hosting the Celtics on Sunday afternoon, the Magic have a quick turnaround when they face the Wizards on Monday night at Kia Center.
All 9 people aboard jet that crashed in South Florida are killed
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County at 12:50 p.m. and called it a “horrific tragedy.”
Charleston pizza maker wins premier national contest, earns trip to world’s biggest pizza competition
Michael Pitera, owner of Pizza a Modo Mio in West Ashley, won a national pizza competition in Orlando, earning an all-expenses-paid trip to represent the United States at an international championship in Italy.
Dangerous surf and heavy rain threaten Central Florida this weekend, NWS says
The biggest concern this weekend is dangerous beach and ocean conditions. Strong winds from the east are creating rough waves and powerful rip currents. A high surf advisory starts Saturday evening and conti...
Letdowns, QB decisions and more | 5 things we learned from UCF’s loss to Baylor
The Knights struggled offensively against Baylor, even with a quarterback change, but who steps up next week at Kansas remains a mystery.
Why these white Republicans are protest-voting in Florida’s midterm election
Some Florida Republicans say they’re voting for Democrats this cycle, in large part, because they’re fed up with one-party rule — even though it’s their own party.
Cast out from cruise ship, Florida couple seeks home abroad
Jim and Chris Guld, who sold their Oakland Park home to live aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, must find a new home after fuel costs reportedly became unaffordable for the ship's operator.
Longtime Dem lawmaker Torres faces GOP staffer Quiñones-Hernandez in Orange race
Following a crowded primary for the District 8 seat on the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, voters now have two choices in the upcoming runoff: longtime lawmaker Victor Torres and Jeannette Quiñ...
NASA telescope is on the verge of plunging back to Earth after failed rescue mission
An aging NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower.
Last call: In-person early voting in Florida ends Sunday for 2026 midterm elections
Sunday is the last day of in-person early voting in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties for the 2026 midterm elections. Lake County early voting ends Saturday. And then Election Day is coming, Tuesday, Nov...
Orange Republicans challenge Dems in solid blue Florida House districts
Republicans are launching longshot bids to flip three solid blue Florida House districts in Orange County from Democratic control, a prospect made even more difficult by the political headwinds the party is...
Plant Doctor: What’s green and purple and growing all over? Beautyberry, of course
Gardening advice from an urban horticulturist emeritus with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Magic go 2-1 on key road trip, host Boston next seeking first home win
The Magic believe they're heading in the right direction after Friday's road win over the Raptors. Winning at Kia Center is the next step.
Bianchi: Forget Freddy Krueger, Florida’s worst Halloween nightmare is named Kirby Smart
The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party has become the World's Largest Annual Reminder of How Far Florida Has Fallen.
In tight race for governor, Donalds, Jolly make their final pitches to Florida voters
In a tight race to be Florida's next governor, Byron Donalds and David Jolly are making their final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's election, with both making recent stops in Central Florida.