Central Florida News

Floridians can choose from three virtual meeting times this week to share feedback on "highly regulated black bear hunting" proposals, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The Florida Department of Health is once again tracking above-average numbers of travel-related cases of the mosquito-borne disease dengue. Now, control groups are working to make sure the disease doesn’t become endemic.

The technology uses AI sensors to detect guns and other weapons, as students enter their school building to start their day.

Senate Bill 408 would allow Gulfstream Park in Broward County and Tampa Bay Downs to keep their gambling operations even if they discontinue live thoroughbred racing.

Seven Central Florida counties reached record eviction filings in 2024, according to data gathered. More than 50% end with tenants being removed.

The governor proposed his plan after Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez proposed a sales tax cut March 26.

The election includes a vacated seat in Congressional District 6, which covers several Central Florida counties.

Florida manatees appear to be bouncing back from a record die-off that lasted from 2020 to 2022. But experts still have concerns about the future of the threatened animal species.

The $34.4 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will support improvements to Eatonville’s wastewater and drinking water infrastructure.

A bill introduced by Florida State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, D-Ocoee, would increase voter rights protection and voting accessibility. It was created by former State Sen. Geraldine Thompson.