1+ hour, 12+ min ago  (489+ words) Central Florida Public Media High rip current risk along Florida's East Coast, Panhandle for Memorial Day This weekend is often referred to as the unofficial start to the summer. Florida is a very popular spot, and many locals flock to…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (559+ words) This Memorial Day Weekend may be hindered by dangerous rip currents, thunderstorm chances, and hot temperatures. However, most of the thunderstorm activity should occur on Saturday and Sunday with possible rain showers on Monday. Saturday may have more widespread and…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (859+ words) Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (240+ words) Central Florida Public Media Tighter Water Restrictions Amid Ongoing Drought impact Central Floridians New water restrictions are in effect in parts of Central Florida as drought conditions worsen, and officials urge residents to conserve water. Tighter, mandatory watering restrictions are…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (788+ words) Across Central Florida, baby birds are beginning to leave their nests as part of an annual "baby season," a busy stretch that runs from mid-March through late July. During that time, fuzzy fledglings can often be spotted in yards, sitting…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (443+ words) On Thursday, the state reported that two Orange County residents were diagnosed with measles. One of them is a young child. According to the state's most recent records update, the cases were first diagnosed last Friday. One patient was listed…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (515+ words) Florida spends billions of taxpayer dollars on education and expanding school choice programs. Supporters say it gives families flexibility and opportunities, while critics argue it's happening at the expense of public schools. The debate over how to pay for education…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (501+ words) A global play writing competition based in Orlando is calling for new works written in Spanish. Open Scene is the arts organization behind the competition " called Escena Abierta, or Open Scene in Spanish " and it's accepting submissions until May 31st. Mariela…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (349+ words) Visitors can get in free to most Florida state parks this Memorial Day weekend, including De Leon Springs, Silver Springs and other popular state parks in Central Florida. Daytime admission at most state parks will be free from May 23 through…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (450+ words) The Second Harvest Culinary Training Program is expanding its offerings to give people a new track to success. On a Monday morning inside the kitchen at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, a small group of students enrolled in…...