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‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases
Read full article: ‘We wanna see bad guys go away’: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute casesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Monday in Orlando.
Stuck in the middle: How to navigate Your sandwich era
Read full article: Stuck in the middle: How to navigate Your sandwich eraTaking care of your kids is already challenging, but when mom and dad come in the picture, welcome to your sandwich era! More than 11 million Americans are taking care of their kids and aging parents.
Bridging the gap: Millennials changing the workplace
Read full article: Bridging the gap: Millennials changing the workplaceMillennials, they are people who are born between 1981 and 1996. They are between the ages of 29 and 44. They are becoming parents, moving up the corporate ladders, creating their own businesses and they are really, really good at selfies!
Gov. DeSantis calls on Florida Legislature to direct $5 billion for property tax relief
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis calls on Florida Legislature to direct $5 billion for property tax reliefFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning to call for immediate property tax relief for homestead owners.
Sweet deception: Sneaky places sugar hides
Read full article: Sweet deception: Sneaky places sugar hidesAmericans consume more than two to three times the recommended amount of sugar daily. That adds up to about 60 pounds of added sugar a year, which is the equivalent of six, 10-pound bowling balls! The problem is sugar can be sneaky.
Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests
Read full article: Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guestsA lawsuit filed against Walt Disney World last week alleges an incident that happened in March 2023 involving a former employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of people over the course of his employment should never have happened and that the company “failed to take appropriate action.”
Florida Citrus Sports outlines proposal for Jacksonville Jaguars 2027 season in Orlando
Read full article: Florida Citrus Sports outlines proposal for Jacksonville Jaguars 2027 season in OrlandoAt a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Sports Incentive Committee meeting in Orlando, Florida Citrus Sports detailed its proposal to host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2027 NFL season at Camping World Stadium.
Fire at Disney’s Epcot prompts evacuations
Read full article: Fire at Disney’s Epcot prompts evacuationsAccording to News4JAX’s sister station in Orlando, WKMG-6, a fire appeared to break out at Disney’s Epcot theme park on Saturday after videos online went viral showing smoke billowing over the France Pavilion.
Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrest
Read full article: Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrestDetectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he gulped the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000 during his arrest on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle.
Law enforcement announces 1st arrest under ‘Alien Enemies Act’
Read full article: Law enforcement announces 1st arrest under ‘Alien Enemies Act’A man allegedly affiliated with Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization from Venezuela, was arrested Friday in Florida, the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act, officials said.
DeSantis warns he has ‘tools’ including suspending local officials if they don’t cooperate with ICE
Read full article: DeSantis warns he has ‘tools’ including suspending local officials if they don’t cooperate with ICEFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in assisting in detentions and deportations.
Woman arrested at Orlando International Airport after drowning dog because she couldn’t get on the plane
Read full article: Woman arrested at Orlando International Airport after drowning dog because she couldn’t get on the planeA 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a “dead animal” inside of a bathroom at Orlando International Airport in December, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG.
Technician says Florida thrill ride operator ignored his safety concerns before teen's fatal fall
Read full article: Technician says Florida thrill ride operator ignored his safety concerns before teen's fatal fallA maintenance technician says he raised safety issues with the operators of a central Florida amusement ride before a 14-year-old boy fell to his death.
The 49ers bring back Kyle Juszczyk days after cutting him, AP source says
Read full article: The 49ers bring back Kyle Juszczyk days after cutting him, AP source saysFullback Kyle Juszczyk is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year, $8 million contract just days after being cut, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Mallory Swanson will miss Chicago Stars' NWSL season opener for personal reasons
Read full article: Mallory Swanson will miss Chicago Stars' NWSL season opener for personal reasonsChicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson will miss the team’s National Women’s Soccer League season opener on Friday night against the Orlando Pride for personal reasons.
The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and Heat
Read full article: The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and HeatThis fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of their record.
Tornado touches down, flips big rig, demolishes home in Central Florida
Read full article: Tornado touches down, flips big rig, demolishes home in Central FloridaA tornado touched down Monday in Seminole County, collapsing a home in Longwood and overturning a tractor-trailer in Lake Mary, officials told WKMG in Orlando.
Browns restructure Watson's contract to get under the salary cap, AP source says
Read full article: Browns restructure Watson's contract to get under the salary cap, AP source saysDeshaun Watson’s contract has been reworked again by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks to clear salary cap space with the new league year less than one week away.
Man posing as Orlando Magic player rep ate jewelry he stole from Tiffany & Co. at mall, police say
Read full article: Man posing as Orlando Magic player rep ate jewelry he stole from Tiffany & Co. at mall, police sayA Texas man is facing charges after Orlando police say he stole $800,000 worth of luxury jewelry at the Mall at Millenia before swallowing it during his arrest days after the crime, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG.
At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri riffs on ruffs, history and gender-bending elegance
Read full article: At Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri riffs on ruffs, history and gender-bending eleganceThe past and present collided in a dreamlike spectacle at Dior’s fall 2025 show in Paris, where Maria Grazia Chiuri riffed on ruffs—both literally and literarily.
Stephen Curry does it all in a 56-point masterpiece, from a halfcourt heave to a jersey toss to mom
Read full article: Stephen Curry does it all in a 56-point masterpiece, from a halfcourt heave to a jersey toss to momStephen Curry scored 56 points and made 12 3-pointers in Golden State's 121-115 victory over Orlando.
Stephen Curry scores 56 points and makes 12 3-pointers in Warriors' 121-115 win over Magic
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores 56 points and makes 12 3-pointers in Warriors' 121-115 win over MagicStephen Curry scored a season-high 56 points, making 12 3-pointers and outscoring Orlando by himself in the third quarter of another astounding performance, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 victory over the Magic on Thursday night.
Orlando museum and late ex-director's estate drop lawsuits over forged Basquiat artworks
Read full article: Orlando museum and late ex-director's estate drop lawsuits over forged Basquiat artworksThe Orlando Museum of Art and the estate of its former director, who died last month, have agreed to drop lawsuits against each other that arose from the 2022 FBI seizure of two dozen forged paintings that were falsely attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
4-year-old dies after finding gun, accidentally shooting himself in Central Florida, police say
Read full article: 4-year-old dies after finding gun, accidentally shooting himself in Central Florida, police sayNews4JAX’s partner station in Orlando, News 6 WKMG, is reporting that a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself with a handgun that he found in the family vehicle on Friday has died, according to Davenport police.
What’s your stress personality?
Read full article: What’s your stress personality?It’s stressful being stressed. We all go through it. A Gallup Poll showed that 49% of U.S. adults reported feeling stressed frequently, an increase from 33% in 2003 which was the lowest percentage. But did you know your stress might have a personality?
Florida officer gave guns to ‘key member of criminal conspiracy’ who smuggled them to various Caribbean countries: DOJ
Read full article: Florida officer gave guns to ‘key member of criminal conspiracy’ who smuggled them to various Caribbean countries: DOJA Florida police officer faces up to five years in prison for selling guns to a “key member of a criminal conspiracy” who smuggled the guns into various countries in the Caribbean, the Department of Justice said.
‘Woodline Rapist’ takes plea deal, gets 15 years in Orlando sex assaults from 2002
Read full article: ‘Woodline Rapist’ takes plea deal, gets 15 years in Orlando sex assaults from 2002A man linked to two cold case sexual assaults from 2002 through DNA evidence has accepted a plea deal, bringing long-awaited justice for his victims.
State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, Orlando teacher who stood up for Black history in Florida, dies
Read full article: State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, Orlando teacher who stood up for Black history in Florida, diesGeraldine Thompson, who represented Orange County in the Florida House and Senate for almost 20 years, died Thursday, according to several lawmakers who worked with Thompson throughout her career.
The benefits of drinking coffee and how much is too much
Read full article: The benefits of drinking coffee and how much is too muchCoffee consumption is on the rise in the U.S. According to the National Coffee Association, 67% of adults drink coffee daily. Researchers say that cup of joe could be good for you too if you stick to the right amount.
Man accused of fencing stolen items linked to theft at star athlete's Ohio home, prosecutors say
Read full article: Man accused of fencing stolen items linked to theft at star athlete's Ohio home, prosecutors sayOne of two men accused in New York City of fencing luxury goods stolen from homes across the country has been linked to a theft at the residence of a “high-profile athlete in Ohio.”.
Former LSU receivers score 8 times as the NFC tops the AFC in the Pro Bowl Games again, 76-63
Read full article: Former LSU receivers score 8 times as the NFC tops the AFC in the Pro Bowl Games again, 76-63Four ex-LSU players competing in the Pro Bowl Games scored a combined eight touchdowns in a flag football game that capped the NFC’s third consecutive victory over the AFC, 76-63 on Sunday.
A Lim Kim maintains 3-shot lead in LPGA Tour's season-opening event at Lake Nona
Read full article: A Lim Kim maintains 3-shot lead in LPGA Tour's season-opening event at Lake NonaA Lim Kim maintained a three-shot lead over Linn Grant on Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, with each shooting 5-under 67 in the final group at Lake Nona.
High school coaching pay topic a big talker at coaches event in Orlando
Read full article: High school coaching pay topic a big talker at coaches event in OrlandoThe Florida Coaches Coalition has pushed for more reasonable coaching pay for three years and there have been small positives to think that help is on the way, possibly as soon as the 2026-27 budget year.
A Lim Kim leads by 3 strokes midway through LPGA season opener, with Nelly Korda 4 back
Read full article: A Lim Kim leads by 3 strokes midway through LPGA season opener, with Nelly Korda 4 backA Lim Kim made enough birdies in an up-and-down second round to maintain a cushion between herself and top-ranked Nelly Korda at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opener.
A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season opener
Read full article: A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season openerA Lim Kim shot a bogey-free, 7-under 65 to take a four-shot lead in the opening round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opener.
How your education level could impact your dementia risk
Read full article: How your education level could impact your dementia riskResearch has shown that diet and exercise can impact your dementia risk. But what about how much money you make and your education level? Dementia may not be so impartial when it comes to your socioeconomic status.
6 in 10 employees want a new job in 2025. The tips on how to freshen up your resume
Read full article: 6 in 10 employees want a new job in 2025. The tips on how to freshen up your resumeWhether it’s a first-time job seeker or someone looking to make a change, one thing often tops the list of priorities.
Get better sleep in 3, 2, 1!
Read full article: Get better sleep in 3, 2, 1!A good night’s sleep is connected to your physical and mental health, and lack of it can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, and memory loss. In fact, only 9% of Americans report waking up well-rested. What’s one method that can help get you better sleep?
Former Florida art museum director involved in Basquiat forged painting probe has died
Read full article: Former Florida art museum director involved in Basquiat forged painting probe has diedA former head of the Orlando Museum of Art who left the museum in 2022 after it was raided by the FBI as part of a probe into several forged Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings has died.
How chores can benefit children beyond money in the piggy bank
Read full article: How chores can benefit children beyond money in the piggy bankChores. Nobody likes them, young or old! According to a survey, only around 28 percent of parents report making their children regularly do chores, compared to 82 percent of parents who did chores as kids themselves. But did you know it can be beneficial for them?
Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes
Read full article: Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletesThe U.S. Department of Education says plans for colleges to pay athletes directly for their name, image and likeness deals would run afoul of Title IX.
Hidden truths about your health
Read full article: Hidden truths about your healthEverything we do, every day impacts our health and well-being, but what you think you know about your health may not be true. For instance, you need to drink eight glasses of water … that’s a myth. It all depends on your body weight, temperature and activity level. You can actually get overdosed with water.
Free admission registration begins for Florida children 5 and under at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld in 2025
Read full article: Free admission registration begins for Florida children 5 and under at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld in 2025SeaWorld and Busch Gardens launched its "Preschool Card" for free child admission in 2025.
FAA cancels some drone shows nationwide after Orlando incident
Read full article: FAA cancels some drone shows nationwide after Orlando incidentThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has canceled at least five drone shows nationwide following a significant mechanical failure at a Christmas event in Orlando, Florida, that injured spectators on the ground.
2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy
Read full article: 2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boyA theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida either have stopped using drones or canceled their drone-based shows after several drones collided and fell from the sky during a separate holiday celebration in downtown Orlando.
FAA probes holiday drone show accident that injured boy in Florida
Read full article: FAA probes holiday drone show accident that injured boy in FloridaThe Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into why several drones collided and fell from the sky during a holiday show over the weekend in downtown Orlando, Florida.
FAA investigating after drones collide, fall into crowd during downtown Orlando holiday show
Read full article: FAA investigating after drones collide, fall into crowd during downtown Orlando holiday showThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after drones collided and fell into a crowd during a holiday show Saturday evening in downtown Orlando, according to the agency.
Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL in left knee
Read full article: Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL in left kneeOrlando center Moritz Wagner will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, that news coming to the injury-riddled Magic one day after they pulled off one of the more improbable wins in franchise history.
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hot dog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hot dog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
Sober season: Navigating an alcohol-free holiday
Read full article: Sober season: Navigating an alcohol-free holidayDecember has been the month that Americans spend the most on alcohol for the past four years, last year, Americans spent over $37 billion on alcohol. So, it’s very likely any holiday party you go to will have alcohol at it.
Chilly challenge: Pros and cons of colder temps
Read full article: Chilly challenge: Pros and cons of colder tempsThe 208th edition of the Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this year, much of the U.S. will see a wet winter as opposed to the usual white. But most of the country will still feel the chill of the season. So how do colder temps impact the body?
The cost of Florida home insurance is stabilizing. Here’s when homeowners could start saving money
Read full article: The cost of Florida home insurance is stabilizing. Here’s when homeowners could start saving moneyThe cost of home insurance in Florida was a hot topic at this year’s Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit in Orlando.
Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall
Read full article: Jury rules manufacturer should pay $310 million to family of teen who fell to his death from Orlando FreeFallOn Thursday, an Orange County jury ruled the family of Tyre Sampson will be given $310 million, $155 million each to the father and mother, according to our sister station WKMG in Orlando.
Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild card
Read full article: Knicks beat Magic to advance in the NBA Cup. Orlando also moves on as the East wild cardKarl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source saysGus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator.
Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns title
Read full article: Barbra Banda’s goal leads Orlando over Washington 1-0 for NWSL championship. Marta earns titleBarbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship.
New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting
Read full article: New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as settingHarry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
Thanksgiving: The science behind gratitude
Read full article: Thanksgiving: The science behind gratitudeThanksgiving, National Gratitude Month … November is packed with opportunities to express your thanks to friends and family, over 90 percent of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?
Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for you
Read full article: Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for youOver 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?
Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for you
Read full article: Thanksgiving: The science behind why gratitude is good for youOver 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?
UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M
Read full article: UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&MDarius Johnson scored 24 points and assisted on a go-ahead slam dunk with less than a minute remaining to lead UCF to a 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M.
Did the new Florida constitutional carry law impact the deadly downtown Orlando shooting? Orlando police chief weighs in
Read full article: Did the new Florida constitutional carry law impact the deadly downtown Orlando shooting? Orlando police chief weighs inEight people were shot — two fatally — early Friday in downtown Orlando, prompting questions about police security in an area that has been plagued with violence in recent years, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG reported.
Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in OrlandoPolice in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.
Going Ringside Ep. 89: Shawn Michaels
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 89: Shawn MichaelsSome say he's the greatest of all time and HBK is our guest on Going Ringside this week. We sit down with Shawn Michaels to discuss his career and role overseeing NXT. Host Scott Johnson will ask him what it's like to be the former anti-authority bad boy who's now the boss of the hit show NXT, which airs on CW. We're also joined by one of his up-and-coming stars, Tank Ledger.
Descending the corporate ladder: How ideas of success in the workplace are shifting
Read full article: Descending the corporate ladder: How ideas of success in the workplace are shiftingWorking hard and rising to the top has long been a marker of career success and happiness. But that notion may be a thing of the past. According to Indeed and a new study, workplace priorities are shifting, especially among younger generations.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
Florida woman found guilty of murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase
Read full article: Florida woman found guilty of murder for leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcaseA woman accused of leaving her boyfriend to die after he was zipped into a suitcase in their home has been found guilty of second-degree murder by a jury in central Florida.
How to succeed in the pursuit of happiness
Read full article: How to succeed in the pursuit of happinessAre you happy? Are you truly happy? And what makes people happy? The global happiness report found that 71 percent of people say they are rather happy. But that’s down from 79 percent last year. People in the Netherlands top the list when it comes to happiness, and Hungary and South Korea are at the bottom. The United States ranks 23rd out of 140 nations. And it turns out younger people are sadder than boomers. But what qualifies as true happiness?
Orlando doctor facing prison time is accused of illegally using liquid silicone for butt implants
Read full article: Orlando doctor facing prison time is accused of illegally using liquid silicone for butt implants54-year-old Nham Pham, Orlando doctor, was accused of receiving, proffering delivery, misbranding, and failing to register shipments of liquid silicone with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countries
Read full article: Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countriesFlorida and Texas were the two U.S. states with the largest number of new residents last year, and their biggest source was other countries.
Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown
Read full article: Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdownFlorida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.
Caught on Camera: Hurricane Milton shreds roof of Tampa Bay Rays' stadium in St. Petersburg
Read full article: Caught on Camera: Hurricane Milton shreds roof of Tampa Bay Rays' stadium in St. PetersburgThe fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida on Wednesday night, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.