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Full Episode: Florida Legislature finally passes a budget, and G7 summit scrambles after Trump's early exit
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, Jun 17 2025

U.S. spies said Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment
Trump's national intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, told Congress in March that Iran's supreme leader had not reauthorized the dormant program.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's big bill
Republican leaders are pushing to fast-track the package by Trump's Fourth of July deadline.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

SpaceX scheduled to add to its satellite constellation with Falcon 9 launch early Wednesday
A Falcon 9 rocket is set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:55 a.m.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

5 things to know about rare emperor penguin sightings
Where to see penguins most people never get to encounter.

Source: Allison Walker
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

Osceola County approves tri-party agreement to improve roads near Canoe Creek Reserve development
The agreement calls for the enhancement and extension of a road in St. Cloud.

Source: Brandon Spencer
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

Brevard County installs extra 'no right turn on red' sign at a busy Palm Bay intersection
Sheridan Keber says drivers don't see the no right turn on red sign.

Source: Jerry Hume
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

Eatonville to view final plans for an updated wastewater system
Eatonville secured a more than $34 million grant to improve its drinking and wastewater systems.

Source: Sasha Teman
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

Lake County ESE teacher leads the ‘Coffee Cart Crew’ to build life skills
Lisa Bryant is an ESE teacher at Lake Minneola High School and says her students are capable and can have a high level of independence.

Source: Tammie Fields
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

SeaWorld, Aquatica launch 4th of July ticket sale
The limited time promotion includes up to 55% off tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes at each park.

Source: Anna Wronka
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

Disney World announces reopening date for Test Track
Disney World on Monday announced a reopening date for Test Track presented by General Motors at Epcot.

Source: Anna Wronka
Monday, Jun 16 2025

After tour of Pulse, Spectrum News anchors say it feels 'frozen in time'
Spectrum News anchors Ybeth Bruzual and Curtis McCloud were among the media members allowed to tour the inside of the Pulse nightclub.

Source: Tammie Fields
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Pepiot strikes out season-high 11 to lead Rays to a 7-1 win over the Orioles
Ryan Pepiot leads Rays past Orioles, 7-1

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Trump to depart G7 early as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
The summit comes amid an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, with Trump saying on Monday that he believes a deal will be worked out.

Source: Maddie Gannon, Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Jun 16 2025

I-4 near ChampionsGate reopens after fiery fertilizer spill
The crash was reported just before 11 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the highway.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Orlando pastor gets county approval to build a multimillion-dollar homeless shelter
The facility will be in East Orlando and provide an 18,000 square foot shelter and drug treatment facility.

Source: Randy Rauch
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Google launches new AI-powered weather model to predict hurricanes
Google is partnering with the National Hurricane Center to support forecasts and warnings.

Source: Meteorologist Reid Lybarger
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Orlando couple excited to volunteer at the FIFA Club World Cup tournament
Dante and Taryn Buckley have been going to World Cup matches since 2006, and they're excited to be a part of the tournament in Orlando.

Source: Brandon Green
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests
Trump directed immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities after large protests in Los Angeles and other major cities.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Israeli strike on Iranian state TV fills studio with dust and debris during live broadcast
The reporter for the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network could be seen rushing off-camera Monday as the screen behind her cut out.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Orange County awards $5 million to 6 groups for arts and cultural renovation projects
County staff say the money is funded through the Tourist Development Tax. Six organizations applied, and they were all awarded funds.

Source: Emma Delamo
Monday, Jun 16 2025

ULA delays launch of 2nd batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites
A new date for the liftoff of ULA’s Atlas V rocket has not been scheduled yet.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Magic land Bane in trade with Grizzlies for Anthony, Caldwell-Pope and picks
Orlando will give up draft picks in 2025, a 2026 pick swap, 2028 and 2030 and a protected pick swap in 2029.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Apopka siblings beg for help after parents detained, father deported
Beverly Juarez says her father was deported to Guatemala and her mother was later detained as well.

Source: Emma Delamo
Sunday, Jun 15 2025

Trump urges all of Tehran to evacuate 'immediately' amid Israel-Iran fighting
Trump wrote the warning on Truth Social but did not immediately elaborate. Tehran is home to around 9.5 million people.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Jun 16 2025

Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, U.S. official tells AP
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not directly address whether the White House rejected the plan.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jun 15 2025

Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught, AP sources say
Gov. Tim Walz has called it “a politically motivated assassination.”

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jun 15 2025

Trump curbs immigration enforcement at farms, meatpacking plants, hotels and restaurants
The move follows weeks of increased enforcement since Stephen Miller said the administration would target at least 3,000 arrests a day.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jun 15 2025

PHOTOS: Protesters gather across Central Florida as part of a nationwide demonstration
People in the region are rallying in what organizers are calling "No Kings Day" in response to President Donald Trump's military birthday parade.

Source: Devin Martin, Spectrum News Staff, Meteorologist Mallory Nicholls, Curtis McCloud
Saturday, Jun 14 2025

Military parade rolls through DC as 'No Kings' protesters across U.S. decry Trump
The president praised the strength of the military's fighting forces.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jun 14 2025

Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as hundreds reported dead
A human rights group says Israel's strikes have killed at least 406 people in Iran. Israel said 14 people there have been killed and 390 wounded.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jun 15 2025

Pulse walkthroughs wrap as site is set to be demolished
This week’s walkthroughs were the first and likely last time people will walk through Pulse as it stands today.

Source: Emma Delamo, Jordan Mead
Saturday, Jun 14 2025

Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers
Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were injured.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jun 14 2025

Orlando teen battling cancer creates ‘Hats4Hope’ nonprofit to support kids with cancer
Hats4Hope is a nonprofit organization created by Eli Sontag and his older brother, Zack.

Source: Jaclyn Harold
Saturday, Jun 14 2025

Test results expected soon after Palm Bay wastewater spill
The test was conducted after a major wastewater spill into the Indian River Lagoon.

Source: Greg Pallone
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Israel targets Iran's Defense Ministry headquarters as Tehran unleashes deadly missile strike
Officials said the latest U.S.-Iran talks will not take place amid continued fighting.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jun 14 2025

NASA and Axiom Space postpones Ax-4 mission due to ISS leaks
No new launch date has been given for the Ax-4 mission.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Jun 13 2025

SpaceX got lucky with Starlink launch
The Starlink 12-26 mission took off from Space Launch Complex 40.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Orange County girl sings her way through multiple surgeries — and life
Olivia Engel has had more than 20 surgeries to treat Chiari malformation, but music helps her keep moving forward with her young life.

Source: Julie Gargotta
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Universal announces new ‘Jason Universe’ haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights will run 48 select nights from Aug. 29 through Nov. 2.

Source: Anna Wronka
Friday, Jun 13 2025

End of an era: Space Launch Complex 37 gets demolished
Space Launch Complex 37 has been around since the Apollo era.

Source: Anthony Leone
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Trump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave
DHS said that the letters informed people that both their temporary legal status and their work permit was revoked "effective immediately."

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal after Israeli strikes devastate Tehran
Trump said on social media Iran should make a deal "before there is nothing left and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire."

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 13 2025

White House moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos
The order aims to centralize firefighting efforts now split among five agencies and two Cabinet departments.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Oil prices leap 7% and U.S. stocks slump more than 1% on worries about crude market
The S&P 500 sank 1.1% Friday and wiped out what had been a modest gain for the week.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Showcase of Citrus in Clermont takes guests for a monster truck ride around orange trees
The 100-acre working citrus farm also offers guests encounters with exotic and farm animals.

Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Full Episode: Uthmeier announces protections for immigration officers, and a California Senator is forcibly removed from a press conference
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
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran
The leader of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was feared dead, Iranian state television reported.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

‘Grief just does not magically stop’: Former NYPD officer helps Pulse survivors, victims’ families find closure
On June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 others were injured in an attack at Orlando's Pulse nightclub.

Source: Asher Wildman
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

'You've got to keep living': Pulse survivor shares experience ahead of site visit
Around 250 survivors and family members responded to the city of Orlando's request to walk through the former nightclub.

Source: Massiel Leyva
Wednesday, Jun 11 2025

250 survivors and family members begin visits inside the former Pulse nightclub for the 1st time
Visits to the site will last through the weekend.

Source: Kirstin Thomas, Sasha Teman, Emma Delamo, Brandon Spencer
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

Mother of Pulse victim frustrated FBI is closing case
Christine Leinonen says many of her questions remain unanswered and wondered why there have been no indictments.

Source: Brandon Spencer
Wednesday, Jun 11 2025

Tour shows beauty, challenges in Naples rivers and estuaries
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida offers the electric boat excursions along the Gordon River in Naples.

Source: Virginia Johnson
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says
The plane was bound for London but crashed after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Central Florida in 2025
Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when the last African American slaves in the U.S. learned they were free.

Source: Tammie Fields
Tuesday, Jun 17 2025

Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California
The ruling came only hours after a federal judge’s order was to take effect at noon Friday.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 13 2025

Suspended Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s co-defendant charged in illegal gambling scheme
Sheldon K. Wetherholt has since bonded out from the Lake County Jail.

Source: Jordan Mead, Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Jun 11 2025

Remembering the victims of the Pulse nightclub attack 9 years later
On June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed and 58 others were injured in the Pulse nightclub mass shooting.

Source: Kirstin Thomas
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

Troops begin detaining immigrants in national defense zone at border in escalation of military role
Defense attorneys are pushing back against the application of national security charges against immigrants who enter through those militarized zones.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jun 12 2025

Florida-based Silver Airways says it is no longer flying, leaves passengers frustrated
Silver Airways also abruptly canceled or delayed all their flights in March.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Jun 11 2025

Axiom Space launch of 4 astronauts postponed over leak repair
This is the fourth private mission to the ISS by Axiom Space.

Source: Anthony Leone
Tuesday, Jun 10 2025

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys' visionary leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82
One of America's most influential songwriters has died.

Source: Mike D'Alonzo, Associated Press
Wednesday, Jun 11 2025

Orange County Public Schools announces countywide affordable housing partnerships
OCPS Deputy Superintendent Dr. Bridget Williams says the district has major plans to support their employees.

Source: Brandon Spencer
Wednesday, Jun 11 2025

SeaWorld’s Bands, Brew & BBQ returns with new additions this summer
The eight-weekend event is scheduled to start on July 6 and run through Aug. 24.

Source: Anna Wronka
Tuesday, Jun 10 2025

Republicans Mayfield and Hodgers win Brevard County Special Elections
State was looking to fill vacancy in Senate District 19 and an upcoming vacancy in State House District seat 32.

Source: Sasha Teman
Tuesday, Jun 10 2025

Full Episode: Trump defends National Guard decision, and Florida lawmakers appear close to budget deal
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, Jun 10 2025

Sanford Middle School teacher makes science lessons relatable for her students
NaTasha James says watching her grandparents teach really inspired her to pursue a career in the classroom.

Source: Tammie Fields
Tuesday, Jun 10 2025

City of Orlando installs annual prayer ribbons ahead of Pulse nightclub commemoration
As the city of Orlando approaches the nine year mark since the Pulse nightclub attack, several ceremonies and displays will be installed this week.

Source: Jaclyn Harold
Monday, Jun 09 2025

Osceola Sheriff's Office terminates 2, including executive director
One says they're "not connected" to suspended Sheriff Lopez's active investigation.

Source: Jordan Mead
Monday, Jun 09 2025

Orange County Schools hope to add more affordable housing units for their employees
District 3 School Board Member Alicia Farrant says the district wants to secure ten more affordable housing units for employees.

Source: Brandon Spencer
Tuesday, Jun 10 2025

Palm Coast resident says speeders on Whippoorwill Drive chasing her from home
A Whiteview Parkway construction project will stop some cut-through drivers in her neighborhood but not on her street.

Source: Jerry Hume
Monday, Jun 09 2025

Mims resident recalls devastating 1998 wildfires
Nearly 500,000 acres burned over the course of several months.

Source: Greg Pallone
Monday, Jun 09 2025

New travel ban goes into effect as a Florida leader reacts
This ban on travel to the U.S. will affect citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries.

Source: Sasha Teman
Monday, Jun 09 2025

Deltona Pride forms in Volusia County
Volusia Pride began in 2016 as a response to the Pulse nightclub tragedy in Orlando. The organization has several chapters.

Source: Devin Martin
Monday, Jun 09 2025

Orlando City's McGuire undergoes surgery on left shoulder
The team says the forward could return before the end of the season.

Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Monday, Jun 09 2025

More Gen Z adults choosing trades over 4-year college, according to survey
The survey by the website Resume Builder questioned nearly 1,500 people and found over 40% are going the trade route for economic stability.

Source: Nick Popham
Saturday, Jun 07 2025

Sheriff: Suspect shot and killed after trying to stab Orange County deputy
The incident marks the second deputy-involved shooting in Orange County on the same day.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Jun 07 2025

Trump says Elon Musk could face 'serious consequences' if he backs Democratic candidates
Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jun 07 2025

Orlando pediatrician shares thoughts on U.S. travel ban beginning Monday
Ted Kaplan frequently visited Haiti to support the medical care on the island.

Source: Emma Delamo
Sunday, Jun 08 2025

Polk Pride plans weeklong celebration of 10-year anniversary
Before 2015, a large-scale Pride Month celebration had never been held in Polk County.

Source: Alexis Jones
Saturday, Jun 07 2025

Disney World announces The Muppets coming to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios
This will be the first time The Muppets will be featured on a rollercoaster.

Source: DeJanae Phillips
Saturday, Jun 07 2025

Expert offers tips to avoid seawall collapse this hurricane season
Seawalls are vital for protecting Florida properties from erosion during storms.

Source: Amber Gerard
Sunday, Jun 08 2025

Tampa dietician says FDA’s baby formula review is long overdue
It could revamp the vital food source for millions of American babies.

Source: Fallon Silcox
Sunday, Jun 08 2025

9th annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run in Orlando honors Pulse shooting victims
The annual event has gathered both support and criticism from the community.

Source: Emma Delamo
Saturday, Jun 07 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face charges of smuggling immigrants
He is accused of smuggling undocumented immigrants within the U.S.

Source: Christina Santucci, Associated Press
Friday, Jun 06 2025

Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
The high court halted an order from a judge in Maryland restricting the team's access to the Social Security Administration.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 06 2025

5 things to know about STOMP, an international percussion sensation
Performers turn everyday items into musical instruments. The show is in Orlando for the last stop of the tour.

Source: Allison Walker
Friday, Jun 06 2025

U.S., Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
The meeting comes after a phone call between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 06 2025

Sea animals from around the world at SEA LIFE Florida help teach conservancy
On the Town in Winter Haven, where SEA LIFE Florida opens at LEGOLAND Florida Resort.

Source: Virginia Johnson
Friday, Jun 06 2025

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary
A group of nearly two dozen veterans who served in Europe and the Pacific is commemorating the fallen in Normandy.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 06 2025

Tree Trek Adventure Park offers aerial obstacle course in Kissimmee
Guests can experience 97 different climbing and balancing challenges among the treetops.

Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, Jun 06 2025

Video game, TV series ‘Fallout’ to join Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup
Guests can attempt to survive the post-apocalyptic world at Universal’s annual Halloween event.

Source: DeJanae Phillips
Thursday, Jun 05 2025

Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order
Lawyers for the states said that the changes could not be implemented before the next election and could cost California $1 billion to implement.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 06 2025

Bond set at $1M for Osceola County Sheriff Lopez as he faces federal charges
Sheriff Marcos Lopez will also need to surrender his passport and firearms.

Source: Sasha Teman, Devin Martin
Friday, Jun 06 2025

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill 4, injure around 50
The latest Russian attack came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia "fight for a while."

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 06 2025

ispace loses another lunar lander during moon landing mission
The lunar lander is believed to have crashed into the moon.

Source: Anthony Leone
Thursday, Jun 05 2025

Former GOP congressman David Jolly to run for Florida governor as a Democrat
Jolly was first elected to his Tampa Bay area congressional seat during a 2014 special election, and was reelected for one full term.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Jun 05 2025

SeaWorld Orlando to begin new drone show as part of its ‘Summer Spectacular’ event
Guests will get the opportunity to witness this display starting June 7.

Source: DeJanae Phillips
Thursday, Jun 05 2025

Study: Disneyland, Walt Disney World have $67B economic impact nationally
Disneyland Resort boosts Southern California’s economy by an estimated $16.1 billion annually and directly and indirectly supports 102,000 jobs.

Source: Joseph Pimentel
Thursday, Jun 05 2025