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14 hours ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 11 more bills into law as the latest Legislative session approaches its end. Many of these latest laws make niche changes, such as helping veterans apply for benefits and restructuring special districts. One specific law establishes a new special district in Oviedo and allows for businesses to get permits so that people can buy alcoholic drinks and walk around with them.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
By Anthony Talcott BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Law enforcement in Brevard County have shut down a local roadway as they search for a vehicle in the area, according to the sheriff's office. The law enforcement response was seen near Interstate 95 and Deering Road, and an official with the sheriff's office told News 6 that Deering Road was shut down in reference to the car search. No additional information has been provided at this time.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - An Ormond Beach man was arrested on Thursday afternoon after he reportedly threatened President Donald Trump and several other public figures online, according to the police department.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of 12 bills into law. These new laws cover a wide array of topics, including harsher penalties for crimes, a new alert system for missing autistic children, and more limitations on burdensome lawsuits. Several of these laws are set to take effect on July 1, alongside over 70 other pieces of legislation. The full list of these upcoming laws can be found here.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
DELTONA, Fla. - A shooting in Deltona on Thursday night left a 19-year-old man hospitalized, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. In a release, deputies said they got a call about the shooting around 6:46 p.m., causing them to respond to the parking lot of 2820 Howland Blvd. Upon arrival, they found the man with a gunshot wound near his mouth, investigators revealed. "He was alert and talking on scene but was transported to an area hospital as a trauma alert," the release reads.
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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
SANFORD, Fla. - After a new Costco location was announced for Sanford, even more plans for the future site have been revealed, according to county records obtained by News 6. The records show that the site is planned to open up at Seminole Towne Center, which itself is undergoing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project. While Dillard's, JC Penney and Dick's Sporting Goods are expected to remain open, other stores at the mall were notified to close up shop earlier this year.
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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
A recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States - and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida. In a study by U.S. News & World Report, researchers looked at net migration, determining which cities have seen the highest levels of population growth. Overall, the study shows that Wildwood in Sumter County was far and away the fastest-growing location, with a net migration of nearly 20%.
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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on another two bills, adding them to the growing list of new state laws on the books this year. DeSantis received these two bills alongside another three earlier this week. Those other three bills were signed into law on Tuesday. All of these new laws are set to take effect on July 1, alongside over 70 others. You can find the full list of those upcoming laws here.
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3 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of three bills into law amid a flurry of new state legislation. The latest laws come after five bills were sent to DeSantis' desk on Monday, covering a range of different topics. Below is a list of the three new laws, as well as the remaining two bills that DeSantis is considering. House Bill 551 expands the types of fire alarm system projects that are eligible for a simplified building permit process.
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3 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. - Up in the panhandle city of Pensacola sits a strange sight for drivers: a large, colorful bridge beneath an old railroad track, plastered with graffiti. This spot - appropriately dubbed the " Graffiti Bridge " by locals - is located off 17th Avenue near the mouth of Escambia Bay. At first glance, the site looks like a victim of vandalism, though what first-time visitors might not know is that it's all perfectly legal.
