Brian Mast, Brightline exec clash over public money for railroad Scott Powers 06/22/2017 Our Politics The Treasure Coast's U.S. Rep. Brian Mast and a key railroad executive behind the proposed Brightline high-speed train c...
Darren Soto pins down Everglades, drilling assurances from interior secretary Scott Powers 06/22/2017 Our Politics In the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, Orlando's U.S. Rep. Darren Soto pinned down Interior D...
University system officials extend term for UCF President John Hitt Phil Ammann 06/22/2017 Our Politics John Hitt John Hitt will continue as University of Central Florida President, joined by a new member named to the Orla...
Magic take FSU’s Jonathan Isaac with first round pick Bob Sparks 06/22/2017 Our Fun The Orlando Magic have chosen Florida State forward Jonathan Isaac with their first-round pick in the NBA Draft. Some pu...
Virtual reality bus lands at Kennedy Space Center Monday Terry Roen 06/22/2017 Our Fun A converted school bus will take riders on a virtual drive along the surface of the Red Planet. The Lockheed Martin Mar...
Ron Howard takes helm of Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ film Associated Press 06/22/2017 Our Fun Ron Howard is taking command of the Han Solo “Star Wars” spinoff after the surprise departure of directors Phil Lord and...
SeaWorld offers dinner with Shamu for July 4th celebration Terry Roen 06/22/2017 Our Fun SeaWorld Orlando has launched a special celebration of America this Independence Day with Shamu and his trainers along w...
Rick Scott orders flags at half-staff for FHP Sgt. William T. Bishop Staff Reports 06/22/2017 Our State Gov. Rick Scott has ordered flags at half-staff to honor the late Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. William T. Bishop, who was...
UCF President John Hitt reappointed for another year Terry Roen 06/22/2017 Our State The state university system's Board of Governors on Thursday confirmed the reappointment of University of Central Florid...
Bill Nelson blasts Senate health care plan, Marco Rubio says he’s looking at it Scott Powers 06/22/2017 Our State Florida's Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio released a video statement Thursday saying he won't judge the new Republican ...
Absent any takers, Senate mural in limbo Jim Rosica 06/22/2017 Our State You can't give away some art these days. At least 10 museums or other institutions have declined an offer from the Fl...
Rick Scott gets more time to respond to judicial appointments lawsuit Jim Rosica 06/22/2017 Our State The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday granted Gov. Rick Scott's request for 14 extra days to respond to a lawsuit claimi...
Report: Richard Corcoran raises $608K for new Watchdog PAC Staff Reports 06/22/2017 Our State House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s political committee brought in more than $600,000 in one month to a newly formed politi...
Andrew Gillum releases women’s contraception coverage plan Scott Powers 06/22/2017 Our State Anticipating President Donald Trump federal policies to the contrary, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum r...
Census: Latino growth fastest in exurbs of Orlando Peter Schorsch 06/22/2017 Our State Florida's Latino population grew fastest last year in counties in the exurbs of Orlando and Tampa, according to U.S. Cen...
David Simmons: We’re not done yet with HB 7069 Scott Powers 06/21/2017 Our State Interparty, cross-house fighting over the controversial education omnibus bill House Bill 7069 is not yet over, nor are ...
Hard Rock names four new top executives Staff Reports 06/21/2017 Our State Hard Rock International, controlled by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Wednesday announced three new top executives. ...
With no legislative action, Confederate statue remains in U.S. Capitol Jim Rosica 06/21/2017 Our State The General abides. With lawmakers taking no action this year, a bronze statue of a Confederate general representing Fl...
Carlos Guillermo Smith talks delivering successes in first-ever Session Wrap-Up Phil Ammann 06/20/2017 Our State After completing his first legislative and Special Session, Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith is eager to return to House Dist...
