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South Sumter Middle School evacuated after reported bomb threat
Parents can pick up their kids at Sumter County Fairgrounds with a photo ID.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Friday, Aug 15 2025
Consumer sentiment is cooling in August, University of Michigan survey says
Consumer sentiment has fallen 5% so far this month amid concerns about tariffs and inflation, the survey found.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Friday, Aug 15 2025
Retail sales rise solid 0.5% in July from June as shoppers appear to shrug off tariff pressures
June's retail sales were revised upward to 0.9%, from a 0.6% increase, the agency said.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 15 2025
Kellogg says it will remove artificial dyes from cereals by the end of 2027
The maker of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks gave the timeline on Thursday.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 15 2025
Trump arrives for pivotal summit with Putin in Alaska that could reshape the war in Ukraine
The sit-down offers Trump a chance to prove to the world that he is both a master dealmaker and a global peacemaker.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 15 2025
Washington sues to block Trump's federal takeover of its police department as crackdown intensifies
District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb sought an emergency restraining order in the federal court lawsuit.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 15 2025
What states are doing in the battle over congressional maps as Texas pursues plan Trump sought
Gerrymandering, once a feared accusation, has now become a battle cry.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 15 2025
Gov. DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility in north Florida
Gov. DeSantis announced Thursday that the new facility is to be housed at the Baker Correctional Institution.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Michigan football fined 10s of millions of dollars, Moore suspended 3 games in sign-stealing scandal
Jim Harbaugh faces a 10-year show-cause order starting in 2028.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 15 2025
Magical Dining marks 20th anniversary in Central Florida with record number of restaurants
The annual culinary celebration starts Friday and continues through Sept. 30.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Disabled American Veteran's Melbourne chapter getting makeover
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32 in Melbourne serves disabled veterans and their families.
Source: Greg Pallone
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Survivor uses her optimism and experience to help others with their health
A brush with breast cancer, and a successful experience with a clinical trail led one survivor to a career in community outreach.
Source: Jaclyn Harold
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Florida AG says state to target '7-OH' drugs in kratom products
A Florida shop owner is applauding the move.
Source: Tyler O'Neill, Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
California Democrats announce Nov. 4 special election for new House maps amid national redistricting fight
The effort comes as Texas Republicans are seeking to redraw their maps and the White House is pushing other states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Full Episode: DeSantis announces new immigration facility, and a federal judge rules against Florida's school book law
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, Aug 14 2025
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell last week and remain in historically healthy range
Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug. 9 fell by 3,000 to 224,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
The numbers were much higher than economists had expected.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Putin praises Trump's efforts ahead of Ukraine summit in Alaska, Trump suggests meeting with Zelenskyy soon
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders worked to ensure their interests are taken into account.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Social Security's 90th anniversary is marked by funding threats and privatization talk
Today, the program supports nearly 69 million people monthly but faces significant challenges.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon bringing their own style to UCF
UCF running backs Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon are expected to replace the production RJ Harvey provided a year ago.
Source: Brandon Green
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to close
A new draft is expected Thursday afternoon, and the talks — involving representatives from 184 countries — are likely to conclude Friday.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Fossil museum holds Ruskin Shell Pit finds
Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum in Ruskin shows that Florida once held giant sloths and armadillos so big, early men used their shells for tents.
Source: Virginia Johnson
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Full Episode: CFO Ingoglia discusses DOGE, Florida bear hunters prepare to apply, and DeSantis sparks a sandwich schism
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, Aug 13 2025
CFX to discuss land acquisition for road through Split Oak Forest
The road would connect State Road 417 near Boggy Creek Road in Orange County to Nova Road in Osceola County.
Source: Emma Delamo
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
New Smyrna Beach firefighters voice pay concerns at commission meeting
Commissioners said they felt blindsided considering they're not a part of the contract talks right now.
Source: Brandon Spencer
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Aid groups call on Israel to end 'weaponization' of aid in Gaza
On Thursday, Israel advanced plans for new settlements in parts of the occupied West Bank considered vital to a future Palestinian state.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
FWC approves removal of 187 bears in Florida's first bear hunt since 2015
Under the proposal, a total of 187 bears will be allowed to be removed from the state in four designated bear hunting zones.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
DeSantis teases new detention facility, Orange County opens cooling stations, and Tropical Storm Erin strengthens
Here's what you need to know to start your evening.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Seminole County leaders hope new micro-transit will help SunRail ridership
Scout, the county’s new app-based service, aims to streamline connections with SunRail and attract more riders.
Source: Sarah Winkelmann
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
State attorney to file 2nd degree misdemeanor in Volusia fatal dog-mauling case
An 8-year-old boy in DeLand died after he was attacked by two dogs in January.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
October trial set for suspended Osceola County Sheriff Lopez and estranged wife
Authorities say the suspended sheriff and his co-defendants were connected to a $21 million illegal gambling operation.
Source: Jordan Mead
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
In Tampa visit, Gov. DeSantis touts $5,000 bonuses for newly employed deputies
The governor said Florida has awarded more than 8,700 bonuses to new recruits.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
The Williams Holiday Houses’ extravagant decorations in limbo after Orange County code violations
Their property was cited for about half a dozen items, including not having the zoning approvals for their fire truck, fountain, and storage tents.
Source: Brandon Spencer
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Magic, Heat to open their preseason schedules with matchup in Puerto Rico
The teams will also play in Orlando on Oct. 12.
Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Pride to trade Watt to expansion Denver Summit FC
The forward will remain with Orlando for the rest of this season.
Source: Spectrum Sports Staff
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Trump warns Putin of 'very severe consequences' ahead of Alaska summit as he seeks end to Ukraine war
Trump will also "seek a future trilateral meeting" — one involving Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Full Episode: Lieutenant governor pick triggers another special election, and troops roll into D.C. on Trump's orders
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, Aug 12 2025
U.S. briefly deploys 2 warships to disputed South China Sea shoal after Chinese collision
Both China and the Philippines claim Scarborough Shoal and other outcroppings in the South China Sea.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for 'Beyoncé Bowl' halftime show
The show in her hometown of Houston brought the live debut of songs from her "Cowboy Carter" album.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Saltimbocca, just like Nonna used to make
In the Chef’s Kitchen at Bella Vita Italian Kitchen in Sarasota with an Italian grandmother’s recipe.
Source: Virginia Johnson
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
New public transportation system in Seminole County to start this fall
To get a ride, locals can call or download the app, which will feature deals for riders depending on where they go.
Source: Sarah Winkelmann
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Jay Collins selected as Florida's lieutenant governor
The state Republican Party disclosed the appointment of the Florida senator early Tuesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis made it official later in the day.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Melbourne may increase enforcement of parking time limits
A study revealed non-compliance with the 3-hour parking limits downtown.
Source: Greg Pallone
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
New Smyrna Beach resident advocates for TurnBull Creek
New Smyrna Beach City Commission approved the purchase of 2.75 acres of land for conservation purposes at their meeting in July.
Source: Devin Martin
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics nominee floats suspending monthly jobs reports
Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week over reports that showed fewer new jobs in the U.S. than the president wanted.
Source: Christina Santucci
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
U.S. inflation held steady last month as tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
Consumer prices rose 2.7% in July from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
5 things to know about Steinmetz Hall’s 15-minute layout conversion
Local venue executes layout conversions "unlike any other theater in the world."
Source: Allison Walker
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Community garden in Groveland helps cancer survivor thrive
Diana Hoffman says the garden helps her forget about the worries of life.
Source: Jeff Allen
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
For Orlando instructor, teaching music is a family affair
Katie Grace Miller spent time in her aunt's music class and says the experience inspired her to teach.
Source: Tammie Fields
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Delivery drones are coming to more U.S. neighborhoods after getting off to a slow start
The FAA proposed a new rule last week that would make it easier for companies to fly drones outside of an operator's line of sight.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies
The pause buys time for the two countries to work out some of their differences, perhaps clearing the way for a summit between Trump and Xi.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
What to know about Instagram's new location-sharing map feature as bipartisan duo of senators blasts it
Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to “immediately abandon” the new feature.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' shares release date
Swift announced the release date on Wednesday and released a full tracklist. Find out more.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Ex-Kentucky clerk asks Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
Kim Davis lost her appeal at the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in March, with all three judges ruling against her.
Source: Connor N. Smith
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
BMX rider helping saving lives by providing free helmets
Helmets on Wheels is an area nonprofit that makes it its mission that everyone gets a helmet.
Source: Curtis McCloud
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Pine Hills’ new $15M LYNX transfer station aims to make commutes faster and easier
It connects 11 LYNX routes and the Access LYNX paratransit service.
Source: Bryanna Howard
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Shooter attacked CDC headquarters to protest COVID-19 vaccines
A man who fired more than 180 shots at CDC headquarters in Atlanta wanted to send a message against COVID-19 vaccines, officials said.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
DeSantis picks a new No. 2, DOGE digs through Orlando's books, Vulcan Centaur's first Space Force launch
Here's what you need to know to start your evening.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
Shooter kills 3 in a Target parking lot in Austin before being captured, police say
Three people have died, and a suspect, who was later identified as 32-year-old Ethan Nieneker, has been detained.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Aug 14 2025
Full Episode: Trump federalizes D.C. police, FPL's rate hike plan sparks debate, and candidate on sample ballot lost primary
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
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Officials investigating the cause of Pennsylvania steel plant explosion that killed 2
U.S. Steel, now part of Nippon Steel, has promised a full investigation
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
EU leaders urge Trump to defend Europe's security interests at his upcoming summit with Putin
Russia appeared to be on the verge of making a key territorial grab ahead of Friday's summit.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Aug 12 2025
OCPS students head back to school as budget shortfall looms
The district projects a loss of over 3,000 students during the 2025-2026 school year, which could result in a loss of $28 million in funding.
Source: Sasha Teman
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Apopka elementary teacher celebrates 50 years with OCPS
She will be inducted into the Apopka Sports Hall of Fame later this month.
Source: Emma Delamo
Monday, Aug 11 2025
DOGE starts its audit of city of Orlando's spending
City staffers started working with the state's DOGE team Monday morning, and they handed over 27,000 files to the state.
Source: Sarah Winkelmann
Monday, Aug 11 2025
State DOGE requests 183,174 files from Orange County so far, Demings says
The county provided almost all of the information sought so far and will provide the rest by next week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Aug 11 2025
See what's changing in Florida schools for 2025-26
Cellphone usage and door locking laws have changed this year.
Source: Tyler O'Neill
Saturday, Aug 09 2025
Health Academy upgrades better prepare Seminole County students for growing medical field needs
Students say the program helps prepare them for a career in health care.
Source: Jeff Allen
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Volusia County schools roll out new safety measures across school campuses
Every school in the district has a dedicated safe school officer that’s either a trained guardian or a sworn law enforcement officer.
Source: Massiel Leyva
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Explosion at U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, 1 missing, 10 injured
An Allegheny County spokesperson says the explosion happened Monday morning at the Clairton Coke Works.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Israeli strikes kill journalists and aid-seekers as Australia backs Palestinian statehood
Al Jazeera has denied Israeli allegations that Anas al-Sharif was a militant
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Paramount will become new home to all UFC events in U.S. under 7-year deal with TKO Group
It's a shift away from the UFC's existing pay-per-view model.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Aug 11 2025
FIFA seeks volunteers for the 2026 World Cup
FIFA officials aim to hire around 65,000 volunteers across three countries and describe it as the largest volunteer program for a FIFA event to date.
Source: Joseph Pimentel
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Muriel, Ojeda propel Orlando City to 4-1 victory over Inter Miami
Luis Muriel scored twice and Martin Ojeda scored and had an assist for the Lions.
Source: Spectrum Sports Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Trainers make it a priority to keep high school athletes safe during workouts in heat
As the number of hot days increase, athletic trainers are more closely monitoring conditions and using special equipment to protect athletes.
Source: Meteorologist Maureen McCann
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Trump says he will place Washington, DC's police under federal control, deploy National Guard
Trump surged federal law enforcement agencies to increase their presence in Washington last week.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Feel sticky this summer? That's because it's been record muggy East of the Rockies
Parts of 27 states and Washington, D.C., had a record amount of days that meteorologists call uncomfortable.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 10 2025
Fifth time’s a charm! SpaceX launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper mission
This will be the maiden launch of this Falcon 9 rocket’s first-stage booster, called B1091.
Source: Anthony Leone
Monday, Aug 11 2025
5 things to know about the CineDome’s closure and reimagination at the Orlando Science Center
The old-school film projector will be replaced by high-tech servers at Orlando Science Center, and the planetarium will be reintroduced.
Source: Allison Walker
Monday, Aug 11 2025
To beat increasing tariffs, consumers increased spending in July
Spending was up in most categories except for electronics and appliances, according to the National Retail Federation.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Nvidia, AMD to pay 15% of China chip sale revenue to U.S. government
President Donald Trump's administration had halted the sale of advanced computer chips to China back in April over national security concerns.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Judge denies request to unseal transcripts from grand jury that indicted Ghislaine Maxwell
Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in New York said releasing the records would unravel "the foundations of secrecy upon which the grand jury is premised."
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Aug 11 2025
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced
Netanyahu said the security cabinet last week instructed the dismantling of Hamas strongholds.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 10 2025
Orange County leaders share tips on back-to-school traffic safety
Agencies want to make sure everyone is keeping traffic safety top of mind.
Source: Massiel Leyva
Sunday, Aug 10 2025
Trial starts over Trump administration's deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles
The Trump administration federalized California National Guard members and sent them to the second largest U.S. city over the objections of leaders.
Source: Cassie Semyon, Associated Press
Monday, Aug 11 2025
'Weapons' horror film scores a box office victory
Zach Cregger's highly anticipated horror film did not disappoint, topping the box office during its debut weekend with $42.5 million domestically.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 10 2025
Russia and Ukraine hold fast to their demands ahead of a planned Putin-Trump summit
Putin has raised fears he could use a planned summit with Trump to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavorable deal.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 10 2025
CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation
Here's what to know about the shooting and the continuing investigation.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Aug 10 2025
Postal Service may raise holiday shipping rates in October
The higher costs will affect Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage items.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Aug 09 2025
The nation's capital waits for Trump's next move as a federal takeover threat looms
In an online post Saturday, the Republican president said the Democratic-led city would soon be one of the country's safest.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 09 2025
Lake Helen to hold special meeting on Aug. 11 to discuss the future of city's police department
City leaders are looking at the possibility of contracting with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.
Source: Devin Martin
Friday, Aug 08 2025
Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations
The Trump-Putin meeting, scheduled for Friday in Alaska, is seen as a potential breakthrough in the more than three-year war.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 09 2025
Public Service Commission schedules hearing on proposed FPL rate increase
If approved, the total revenue increase over the four years would be $9.9 billion, nearly double their last increase in 2021.
Source: Sarah Winkelmann
Friday, Aug 08 2025
New Smyrna Beach farm identified as source of raw milk that sickened 21
According to the Florida Department of Health, seven people were hospitalized after drinking the milk.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Friday, Aug 08 2025
Trump says he will meet Putin next Friday in Alaska to discuss ending Ukraine war
He made the announcement Friday, stating that he would start discussions with Russia.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 08 2025
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner, a White House official said.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Aug 09 2025
Social Security commissioner insists services have improved despite cuts
In an exclusive interview with Spectrum News, Frank Bisignano also said he has not had any conversations about privatizing Social Security.
Source: Angi Gonzalez
Friday, Aug 08 2025
3 Sept. 11 victims' remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later
They were identified through now-improved DNA testing of minute remains found more than 20 years ago.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 08 2025
Senior setter Tori Stoltzfus is setting DeLand volleyball up for success
Last year, DeLand volleyball was one of the best teams in the area. They return eight seniors to this year’s team.
Source: Nick Allen
Friday, Aug 08 2025
Jaguars to play starters, including rookie Hunter, in preseason opener
Many of the offensive starters are new to the team and need some time to play together before the regular season begins, coach Liam Coen said.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Aug 08 2025
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