State News

Exit ramp closed at Lake Mary

A possible fatal accident has closed Interstate 4 in a portion of Seminole County and shut down an exit ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

"Big Mike" is scheduled to greet fans and sign autographs before Saturday's game at Bright House Networks Stadium

`American Idol' finalist Michael Lynche, a former UCF football player, will sing the national anthem before Knights' game against N.C. State Saturday night at Bright House Networks Stadium.

Thunderstorms are finally making their way through many parts of Central Florida this afternoon.

Sunshine, pulled pork, Democratic politics and festive live music could only go so far Monday to lift spirits at a Labor Day rally during this year's stagnant economy.

An undercover Daytona Beach police officer posing as a prostitute has video and audio recordings of Volusia County high school football coach John Maronto offering her $50 for sex, documents released today show.

The immigration crisis, one of the most emotional issues of this election year, played a provocative role in the Republican gubernatorial primary last month and may do so again in November, when voters choose a governor.

TALLAHASSEE (AP) — The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking land to develop two national cemeteries, one in Central Florida, the other in Tallahassee.

Labor Day 2010 arrives with far too little labor to go around.

Emily Grace turned up in New York City.

A missing New Jersey woman whose belongings were found in Celebration is safe in New York City, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.

There were mermaids in the pool, swimsuit models on the pool deck, a DJ spinning world music and about 100 guests, all dressed in white, quaffing Veuve Clicquot Champagne and snacking on grilled lobster in a chandelier-lit tent on the sixth-floor terrace of the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando early Sunday evening.

Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads posted on its website, shutting down its adult services section Saturday and replacing it with a black bar that simply says "censored."

Plane crashed near International Speedway Drive and Garfield Avenue in DeLand on Saturday

Two people were hospitalized "and at least one" was flown to a local hospital after a single-engine plane crashed in DeLand on Saturday, according to Volusia County Sheriff's Office spokesman Brandon Haught.

LOUISVILLE — A Sanford man was first officer on the ill-fated UPS cargo jet that crashed Friday shortly after takeoff outside Dubai, the company said Saturday. A Kentucky pilot captained the two-member crew.

The Gators fumbled seven times, lost three of them, missed an extra point and produced just 113 yards in the passing game against a Miami team coming off a one-win season.

In the first game of the post-Tebow era, the Gators overcame sloppy play across the board and held on to beat Miami of Ohio, 34-12.

Firefighters found the child 'awake but lethargic' after head injury

Firefighters in Brevard County said a 1-year-old baby was hospitalized with a head injury on Saturday after falling off a couch.

Dozens of people have been rescued today from the Atlantic Ocean off Volusia County, including a 14-year-old girl who nearly drowned.

PHOENIX (AP) — Standup comic Robert Schimmel, a frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show, has died after suffering serious injuries in a car accident. He was 60.

Defenders of the Wekiva River have turned on each other in a fight over whether Central Florida's treasured ribbon of spring water should be a haven for bird-watchers, beer drinkers or both.

Most people believe lack of exercise, not overeating, is the problem.

Many Americans don't know how overweight they are.