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Monday, May 27, 2024

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5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies

It's come to anchor a long weekend of discounts.

Memorial Day in Orlando: Things to do this holiday weekend

Honor active-duty military members and veterans with ceremonies and tribute events around Central Florida. Some attractions offer specials.

Here's who might run for Florida governor in 2026

The 2024 elections are still months from being decided. But for some in Florida, the 2026 race for governor is already here.

All aboard the Auto Train: Amtrak takes riders, cars from Sanford to D.C.

The Amtrak Auto Train runs from Sanford to Lorton, Virginia, (near D.C.), allowing riders to load their personal vehicle onto the train and then hop aboard for a 17-18 hour overnight journey.

What happens when a hurricane pounds Central Florida? This.

Hurricane Charley 20 years ago taught us critical lessons about the dangers we face and how to cope. 2024 may bring a reminder.

Hurricane season 2024: Hurricane center ready for storm season, but are Floridians?

The 2024 hurricane season is expected to be busier than average. To ensure that people everywhere are prepared, officials recently visited residents in Sanford, a landlocked city in the middle of the Sunshine State.

Hurricane season 2024: New storm model helps NOAA forecast hurricane season with more accuracy

Until recently, most hurricane models have lacked the computer power and resolution necessary to make these forecasts possible. But with the implementation of NOAA's newest weather and climate supercomputers in 2022, they are now able to create some of the highest resolution forecasts to date.

Bicyclist killed by car in Osceola County, FHP says

A 59-year-old man on a bicycle was killed early Sunday after a car crashed into him on Florence Villa Grove Road in Osceola County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

1 dead after driving wrong way in Orange County, FHP says

A 42-year-old man died early Sunday after driving the wrong way on Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County near Apopka, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Solar eclipses are so last month. Get ready for a 'planetary parade'

During such events, multiple planets can be seen across the sky.

At least 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide. These are some challenges rescuers face

By DAVID RISING (Associated Press) BANGKOK (AP) — The Papua New Guinea government said more than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive in a landslide in the South Pacific island nation, after the side of a mountain came down in the early hours of Friday morning when the village of Yambali was […]

Gators softball headed to WCWS after holding off Baylor behind freshman duo

The No. 4 Gators will face No. 5 Oklahoma State Thursday in Oklahoma City. The Cowgirls beat the Gators 3-0 Feb. 19, the 13th game for a retooled UF squad with 11 newcomers.