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Polk County passes new restrictions for Lake Winterset following brawl
One of the approved measures includes designated swim-only zones.
Source: Alexis Jones
Saturday, Sep 06 2025
Maduro vows to defend Venezuela's sovereignty as tensions rise with U.S.
The remarks came three days after the Trump administration said U.S. forces carried out a strike in the Caribbean.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Sep 06 2025
White House discussing possible takeover of 9/11 Memorial and Museum, official says
President Trump had floated the idea during his last campaign.
Source: Eric Feldman
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Israel calls on famine-stricken residents to flee and targets more high-rises in Gaza City
Aid groups have repeatedly warned that a large-scale evacuation of Gaza City would exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Sep 06 2025
Trial set to begin for man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida
Opening statements are scheduled to begin Thursday, and prosecutors will begin their case immediately after that.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Sep 06 2025
Drawing set for a Powerball jackpot that has ballooned to $1.8 billion
The lottery held more than 40 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all of the game’s six numbers.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Sep 06 2025
Employers add 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts
Revisions showed the economy lost 13,000 jobs in June, the first monthly losses since December 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Sep 06 2025
Full Episode: Florida unveils 'Deportation Depot', and Miss United States says a congressman threatened her
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Source: Ybeth Bruzual, Holly Gregory, Asher Wildman, Jason Delgado, Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Altamonte Springs residents forced into hotels after apartments deemed unsafe
Residents at Altamonte Terrace Apartments say they were told to leave with less than 48 hours notice.
Source: Bryanna Howard
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Marion County deputy shoots suspect fleeing from traffic stop, officials say
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now investigating the shooting.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Seminole County won't have an election for the first year since 1978
Between Oviedo, Altamonte Sprints, and Lake Mary, no scheduled races for November will actually take place.
Source: Asher Wildman
Friday, Sep 05 2025
People in Wellness Ridge worry over reclaimed water changes
City of Clermont looking at alternative ways to provide residents living in Wellness Ridge with reclaimed water.
Source: Camille Acevedo
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Trump will seek 'Department of War' rebrand for Pentagon
The Department of War was created in 1789 and renamed to the Department of Defense in 1947.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Trump says U.S. 'lost' Russia, India to 'deepest, darkest, China' after 3 leaders met at Chinese summit
It comes as Trump has been pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine and has targeted India with higher tariffs for buying Russian oil.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Space Coast Honor Flight now flying out of Melbourne
Space Coast Honor Flight has been flying veterans to Washington, D.C. for free.
Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Axiom Space gets ready for its commercial space station
Axiom Space plans to use the International Space Station to birth its own space station called Axiom Station.
Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
5 things to know about The Jungle Book
A beloved classic is being brought to life in a whole new way.
Source: Allison Walker
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets
Putin's comments came hours after European leaders repledged their commitment to a potential peacekeeping force.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Sep 05 2025
DHS: 475 detained in immigration raid at Georgia Hyundai plant
DHS Special Agent in Charge Steven Schrank said it was the largest single-site enforcement operation in the history of the department.
Source: Susan Carpenter, Associated Press
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Bucs open their 2025 NFL season Sunday in Atlanta
Tampa Bay, seeking a fifth consecutive NFC South title, lost both of its meetings with the Falcons last season.
Source: Katherine Smith
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Brevard County woman dedicates time to helping animals and her community
Jill Craig takes her rescued Great Pyrenees named "Sky" to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and libraries as a comfort dog for others.
Source: Julie Gargotta
Friday, Sep 05 2025
SpaceX launches Starlink mission in weather-friendly skies
SpaceX sent off the Starlink 10-57 mission.
Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Sep 05 2025
No Powerball winner again so jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion
No one has won the grand prize since May 31, and the 41st drawing Wednesday was just one fewer than the record set last year.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Caitlin Clark to miss the rest of the Fever’s season because of injury
Clark was injured late in a July 15 game against the Connecticut Sun, and later sustained a bone bruise.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Sep 05 2025
UF Health Leesburg to shut down labor and delivery unit
UF Health Hospital in Leesburg will shut down its labor and delivery unit in on October 15.
Source: Camille Acevedo
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Medical experts share concerns about eliminating vaccine mandates, Palm Bay couple accused of keeping children locked up and another Starlink launch
Here's the news and weather to start your day.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Sep 05 2025
Parents, school leaders and medical experts share concerns about eliminating vaccine mandates
This year, immunization levels in kindergarten in Orange County sit at 85.4% — below the state average of 88.7%.
Source: Massiel Leyva
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Orlando expects to meet FDOT’s ‘crosswalk compliance’ as the deadline arrives
FDOT has instructed cities and counties to remove rainbow-colored crosswalks and street art that do not comply with new state guidelines.
Source: Sasha Teman
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Siemens Energy to relocate regional headquarters to Lake Nona
Siemens Energy is relocating its regional headquarters from East Orlando to Lake Nona by 2027.
Source: Randy Rauch
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Kissimmee project part of city's mission to provide safe, affordable housing
When the project is complete, The Haven on Vine will have 123 renovated apartments as well as emergency housing units for people in need.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
City of DeLand to install 6 solar-powered security cameras in public areas
The goal of this is to strengthen the city’s public safety priorities. Officials said they’ll be up in a few months.
Source: Devin Martin
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Bondi expands human smuggling enforcement to Canadian, maritime borders
The U.S. Attorney General said the Department of Homeland Security's human smuggling enforcement will include the DEA, ATF and FBI.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Trump says U.S. would be on 'brink of economic catastrophe' unless justices rule his tariffs are legal
Trump's team wants the justices to decide in a week's time whether to hear the case and hold arguments the first week of November.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Macron says 26 countries pledge troops to protect Ukraine after fighting ends
Macron and other European leaders met Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the the U.S. envoy for peace talks, Steve Witkoff.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91
He was planning a major event for his fashion house's 50th anniversary this month.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Howard, Donovan to take their place among basketball's elite Saturday
Former Magic star center Dwight Howard and champion Gators coach Billy Donovan will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
YMCA water aerobics keeps Orlando seniors social and active
The low-impact exercise is keeping senior swimmers at the YMCA active and social.
Source: Emma Delamo
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to 2,205 as aid agencies plead for funds
The 6.0 magnitude quake struck several provinces of the mountainous and remote east on Sunday night.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Full Episode: Race to replace DeSantis gets another runner, and Florida's top doc wants to ban school vaccine requirements
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Source: Ybeth Bruzual, Holly Gregory, Asher Wildman, Jason Delgado, Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Orange County leaders propose $200 million budget cut
The proposed budget cuts come as Orange County continues to grow and works to maintain services.
Source: Keith Landry
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Rockledge firefighters to hold talks with city over pay
The city is struggling to retain and recruit employees because of low wages, one union official said.
Source: Greg Pallone
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
SpaceX successfully launches nearly 30 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched the Starlink 10-22 mission.
Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
NASA and Space Force to hold training exercise at Kennedy Space Center
The training will take place Wednesday evening.
Source: Anthony Leone
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
'Alligator Alcatraz' ruling blocked, couple accused of keeping 6 kids locked up, and Kennedy gets grilled
Here's what you need to know to start your evening.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Sep 04 2025
Floridians eagerly await savings on hunting, camping, fishing supplies
Firearms, ammunition, and related accessories will be tax exempt for the first time in Florida, along with certain hunting and fishing supplies.
Source: Erica Riggins
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
U.S. strike targeting Venezuelan gang will cause cartels to think twice, Trump says
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that such operations "will happen again."
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules
The case will likely end up at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Trump says Russia will 'see things happen' if he is unhappy with Putin as he hosts Polish president who he endorsed
The White House visit marks Polish President Karol Nawrocki's first overseas venture since taking office last month.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Senate Republicans agitated by Kennedy after CDC purge; 1,000+ HHS staffers demand he resign
Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, expressed frustration with Kennedy ahead of his Senate hearing on Thursday.
Source: Joseph Konig
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Bipartisan group introduces bill to ban congressional stock trading
The Restore Trust in Congress Act combines several previously unsuccessful bills to stop lawmakers from profiting off insider information.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
$1.4B Powerball jackpot up for grabs after 40 drawings without winner
No one has won the grand prize since May 31, and the 41st drawing on Wednesday will be just one fewer than the record set last year.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill's Italian spin features Panthers Pizza, Hot Honey Chicken Pizza
The fast-casual Mexican joint reinvents the Mexican pizza.
Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
UCF quarterback's status is uncertain after Week 1 injury to Fancher
Tayven Jackson replaced Cam Fancher to finish the game against Jacksonville State.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
‘DINOSAUR’ at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom to permanently close in February
The closure was planned to make way for the Tropical Americas attraction coming in 2027.
Source: DeJanae Phillips
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
Full Episode: Florida will open new 'Deportation Depot', and Trump launches Space Command relocation plan
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Source: Ybeth Bruzual, Holly Gregory, Asher Wildman, Jason Delgado, Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
House speaker calls for more federal spending cuts in reconciliation package
On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the government has to continue to spend more responsibly.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
U.S. military bombs a boat Trump said was trafficking drugs from Venezuela, kills 11
Trump posted video of the bombing and described the alleged drug traffickers as "narcoterrorists."
Source: Associated Press, Joseph Konig
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
U.S. job openings slipped to 7.2 million in July, more evidence American labor market is cooling
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that job openings were down from 7.4 million in June and came in modestly below what economists had forecast.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Judge orders search shakeup in Google monopoly case, but keeps hands off Chrome and default deals
The judge is trying to rein in Google by prohibiting some of the tactics the company deployed to drive traffic to its search engine.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Trump announces Space Command will move from Colorado to Alabama after years of political feuding
Space Command's functions include conducting operations like enabling satellite-based navigation and providing warning of missile launches.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
Maduro says Venezuela ready to respond to U.S. military presence in the Caribbean
The U.S. has not indicated any planned land incursion, but Venezuela has deployed troops along its coast and border with Colombia
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
North Korea's Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing to watch military parade alongside Putin and Xi Jinping
It's set to be Kim's first time attending a major multilateral event during his 14-year rule.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges
The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military and civilians — to the Justice Department "as soon as practicable."
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
Families of Boeing crash victims to make potential final plea for criminal prosecution
U.S. District Chief Judge Reed O’Connor set aside time for relatives of the crash victims to speak during the hearing.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Trump’s use of National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal, a judge rules
A judge ruled that President Donald Trump's administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids.
Source: Vania Patino, Associated Press
Wednesday, Sep 03 2025
Coming price cuts at McDonald's may signal a broader fast food price war
McDonald's for years has seen a steady decline in visits from customers in the U.S. who have household incomes of less than $45,000 per year.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
A viral-worthy Cotton Candy Cake among the favorites at Fun Spot Orlando
Nestled within Fun Spot Orlando’s entrance is a shop called the “Sweet Spot.”
Source: Allison Walker
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
Dr. Phillips senior earns international JROTC accolade
Dr. Phillips High School senior Mayra Feliciano was selected as Cadet of the Year.
Source: Julie Gargotta
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
U.S. stocks sink under the weight of rising pressure from the bond market
When bonds pay more interest, investors are less willing to pay high prices for stocks.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor — but she's still in charge
Malle will take over much of the day-to-day operations at the U.S. edition of the magazine but will report to Wintour.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
ICE is showing up to interview parents hoping to reunite with their children who entered U.S. alone
Legal advocacy groups say the shift has led to the arrest of some parents, while their children remain in U.S. custody.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
2 released, 1 still behind bars after arrests near Pulse crosswalk
Protesters continue chalking a painted-over crosswalk to remember Pulse shooting victims.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Ashley Engle
Monday, Sep 01 2025
FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school says
He was shot outside some apartments in Havana.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Sep 01 2025
Enforcement cameras will capture drivers speeding through Orange County school zones
The goal is to expand the program to include more schools across Orange County that would benefit from the cameras.
Source: Emma Delamo
Sunday, Aug 31 2025
Hundreds across Central Florida gather for ‘Workers over Billionaires’ protests
On this Labor Day holiday, a series of “Workers Over Billions” protests are taking place all over the country to defend workers’ rights.
Source: Jordan Mead, Sasha Teman
Monday, Sep 01 2025
Why won’t Orange County open a connection road to Lake County?
A barrier prevents drivers from using Flemings Road.
Source: Jerry Hume
Monday, Sep 01 2025
FWC reminds Labor Day beachgoers to protect sea turtles and shorebirds
Nesting season runs through October.
Source: Bryanna Howard
Monday, Sep 01 2025
Apopka proposes utility rate increases, residents react
City leaders say it’s necessary to keep up with rising costs, but some residents are worried about how much more they’ll be paying.
Source: Ashley Engle
Sunday, Aug 31 2025
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1 billion after Saturday drawing ends without a winner
That would be the fifth-largest prize in the game's history.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 31 2025
What will college football look like in 10 years? Massive changes loom
Absent a super league, the Big Ten and SEC figure to dictate what the playoff looks like, both for the remainder of the current contract and the next.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Sep 01 2025
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
Congressional Republicans will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Sep 02 2025
1.2 million immigrants gone from U.S. labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows
The number includes people who are in the country illegally as well as legal residents.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Sep 01 2025
Downturn in international travel to U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn
Tourism experts say factors like Trump's tariffs, strict immigration policies and rhetoric have made international tourists feel unwelcome.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Sep 01 2025
Earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured
The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar province.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Sep 01 2025
Pope demands end to the 'pandemic of arms' as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting
Speaking in English, the Chicago-born pope referred directly to the attack in urging a culture of fraternity to prevail.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 31 2025
Israel kills Hamas spokesperson as security cabinet meets on expanding offensive in Gaza
An official who spoke on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press there were no plans to discuss negotiations for a ceasefire at the meeting.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 31 2025
DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in opener
DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in opener
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city
The Chicago Police Department will be barred from helping federal authorities with civil immigration enforcement.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Trump vows to challenge appeals court decision that strikes down 'Liberation Day' tariffs
The court's decision centers on the tariffs Trump slapped in April on almost all U.S. trading partners.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Israel soon will halt or slow aid to northern Gaza as military offensive grows
Israel on Friday declared Gaza City a combat zone, calling it a Hamas stronghold.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again but vows to keep flying
The ultra low-cost airline said it plans to keep flying as usual during the restructuring process.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Trump administration plans to remove nearly 700 unaccompanied migrant children, senator says
It is another step in the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement efforts.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrollment plummeting
Half as many new international graduate students showed up for fall classes compared to last year.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Social Security whistleblower who claims DOGE mishandled Americans' sensitive data resigns from post
Charles Borges claimed that the agency's actions make his duties "impossible to perform legally and ethically."
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Full Episode: 'Alligator Alcatraz' begins shutting down, and officials post signs warning crosswalk protesters
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Source: Ybeth Bruzual, Holly Gregory, Asher Wildman, Jason Delgado, Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Friday, Aug 29 2025
Signs posted near Pulse crosswalk in Orlando warn about defacing the roadway
Traffic signs at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Esther Street say "Defacing roadway prohibited" and "No impeding traffic."
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Aug 29 2025
Federal judge issues order blocking Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of migrants
The judge suggested that the expanded use of the expedited removal of migrants is trampling on individuals' due process rights.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Sanaa
Al-Rahawi, who served as prime minister since August 2024, was targeted along with other members of his Houthi-controlled government.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
Lee Corso's emotional farewell: His final 'College GameDay' at Ohio State holds special significance
Corso's final headgear pick will be at Ohio Stadium, marking a full-circle moment for the beloved broadcaster.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 30 2025
2 seriously injured in New Smyrna Beach plane crash
“Two people were on board at the time of the crash, and both sustained serious ...," said an official.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Aug 29 2025
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