‘I WOULD HAVE PASSED OUT’: Florida Aldi customer grabs lettuce. Then she takes a closer look

Nobody wants to find an unexpected surprise in the produce section. Not even a cute, four-legged amphibian. One woman shared how she found a stowaway critter in a lettuce container while shopping at Aldi. In a video with 1.6 million views, Florida-based …

Central Florida teacher recognized as one of the best in the state

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Central Florida teacher was recognized as one of the best in the state this week. Brandy Nicole Anderson, a seventh-grade civics teacher at Indian Trails Middle School in Palm Coast, Flagler County, was named one of five finalists for …

Extreme temperatures prompt heat advisories in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida is having its hottest weekend of the year so far. The heat index soared to between 108 and 110 degrees, prompting heat advisories. Heat advisories are in effect Saturday until 8 p.m., with even more extreme heat in the …

Teen’s alleged bomb threat leaves him grounded in Florida jail

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Missouri teenager accused of making a bomb threat on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City earlier this week will remain in custody in South Florida. The 16-year-old was arrested on charges of criminal mischief and making a …

‘Summer Slammer’ lives up to its name with major Central Florida drug bust

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Florida County are being recognized for their efforts after a major undercover drug operation. Officials said “Operation Summer Slammer” resulted in the arrest of 24 suspects and the seizure of dangerous drugs, including …

Central Florida Democratic State Rep. Responds to Governor DeSantis Veto

Central Florida Democratic State Representative Leonard Spencer responded to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ veto of HB 827. The legislation, HB 827 Statewide Study on Automation and Workforce Impact, would have directed the Department of Commerce to …

Florida Attorney General Proposes Missy’s Law after Brutal Murder of Five-Year-Old

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier proposed Missy’s Law after the brutal murder of a Tallahassee five-year-old at the hands of stepdad Daniel Spencer. Attorney General James Uthmeier said Missy’s Law will prevent judges from abusing their discretion …

‘Summer Slammer’ lives up to its name with major Central Florida drug bust

Central Florida teacher recognized as one of the best in the state

Extreme temperatures prompt heat advisories in Central Florida