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DeSantis pushes state university system to look into former UF president Ben Sasse’s expenses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing his state’s university system to look into former University of Florida (UF) President Ben Sasse’s expenses in the wake of reporting from a student newspaper on the subject. “We take the stewardship of state funds very seriously and have already been in discussions with leadership at the university…
The Big Stories: Vance agrees to debate with Walz, and DeSantis speaks in Tampa about abortion
The two candidates for vice president are set to debate each other, and Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses the state's upcoming abortion amendment vote in a speech in Tampa. Vance accepts invitation to debate Walz in October. Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate, has accepted an invitation...
Billions of personal records stolen in Florida data breach. Were you a victim?
ORLANDO, Fla. – “I found out that I have been a victim of the National Public Data Breach.”. That is not the kind of quote we usually expert to hear from a cybersecurity expert, but that is exactly what Chief Product Officer Rob Allen at ThreatLocker, a cybersecurity firm based in Orlando, told News 6 on Thursday.
What was that boom in Central Florida? It was SpaceX's second Maxar mission
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. — SpaceX launched the second of three Maxar missions on Thursday morning, causing many Central Florida residents to hear sonic booms. The launch, part of a series of missions to deliver six Maxar WorldView Legion satellites into orbit, took off from Cape Canaveral...
Rare cold front heads into Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
ORLANDO, Fla. – A small taste of “Florida fall” is nearing the area Thursday as a rare cold front ushers in a much drier outlook for the weekend. A weak cold front will shift southward through the day, keeping plenty of moisture and instability. This setup is...
Country music concert to benefit longtime Marion County Fire Rescue employee’s cancer battle
WEIRSDALE, FL (352today.com) – Faith, Family and Friends. That’s the name of country singer John Berry’s podcast series, and that sums up the depth of feeling and emotion Angela Knight’s co-workers have for her. Knight whose work ethic and commitment to Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR)...
Pedestrian killed on Florida Turnpike after being hit by SUV, tractor-trailer
A fatal early-morning crash on the Florida Turnpike that blocked all northbound lanes during the morning rush hour has now been cleared. The crash took place shortly before 3:45 a.m. Aug. 15 on the northbound Turnpike at mile marker 261, which is just north of Interstate 4 in Orlando, according to the Florida...
Groundbreaking for Phase Two of Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve (Aug 23)
Construction of phase two of Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve in Winter Garden will commence next month. The new 25.6-acre amenity (Tucker Ranch Holistic Health, Wellness, Teaching Farm and Family Activity Center) will be carved out of the existing 209-acre park. An onsite groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of the park will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10 a.m.
24-year-old Belleview woman dies in wreck on County Road 484
BELLEVIEW, FL (352today.com) – Family and friends are grieving the loss of a 24-year-old Belleview woman. Taylor Earnest died in a one-vehicle wreck on Wednesday on County Road 484 (CR 484). The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the accident happened just east of South Magnolia Avenue around 5:15 p.m.
Disney says man can't sue over wife's death because he agreed to Disney+ terms of service
Disney is trying to have a widower's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed and sent to arbitration because the man had signed up for a Disney+ account several years ago. Jeffrey J. Piccolo sued Disney Parks and Resorts in February, months after his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, died after she consumed food containing allergens at a restaurant in Disney World.
The Big Stories: Vance agrees to debate with Walz, and DeSantis speaks in Tampa about abortion
The two candidates for vice president are set to debate each other, and Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses the state's upcoming abortion amendment vote in a speech in Tampa. Vance accepts invitation to debate Walz in October. Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate, has accepted an invitation...
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