WDBO-FM (Orlando, FL)

WDBO (580 AM) is a commercial radio station that features a news and talk radio format. It is licensed in Orlando, Florida, and is under the ownership of Cox Media Group. The station's studios and offices are situated on North John Young Parkway in Orlando.

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Hazy sunshine and rising temperatures, heat advisory likely next week

2 days ago | wdbo.com | Tom Terry

ORLANDO, Fla. — A large area of dry, dusty air is currently overhead, bringing us hazy sunshine mixed with clouds this afternoon. This dry layer of air primarily exists between 5,000 and 10,000 feet above the ground but can occasionally reach the surface, affecting things like our cars when it rains. Essentially, this layer of dry air reduces our chances of rain, which will be evident as we head into the weekend.
Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency

3 days ago | wdbo.com | Jim Vertuno |Nadia Lathan

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreNationalBy JIM VERTUNO AND NADIA LATHANJune 04, 2025 at 10:40 pm EDTUS Higher Education States FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2012, file photo, students walk through the University of Texas at Austin campus near the school's iconic tower in Austin, Texas.
Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom

4 days ago | wdbo.com | Christopher Rugaber

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreNewsBy CHRISTOPHER RUGABERJune 04, 2025 at 5:03 pm EDTInflation Data Accuracy FILE - The entrance to the Labor Department is seen near the Capitol in Washington, May 7, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) (J.
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by Canada's wildfires

4 days ago | wdbo.com | Caleigh Wells

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreScienceBy CALEIGH WELLSJune 04, 2025 at 4:54 pm EDTCanada Wildfires Avoiding Bad Air FILE - A person takes his dogs out for a quick break under billowing wildfire smoke off Highway 97 north of Buckinghorse River, British Columbia, May 30, 2025.
Orange County greenlights $5 million for Pulse memorial

4 days ago | wdbo.com | Ashlyn Webb

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Plans for a permanent Pulse memorial now has the financial backing from the City of Orlando and Orange County. County commissioners voted unanimously to give the city $5 million for the project. The whole reason why the city and the county are at this point now is because onePULSE Foundation failed to build this permanent memorial in the first place despite receiving tens of millions of dollars.
Man wanted in Cocoa shootout that injured toddler captured

4 days ago | wdbo.com | Jonathan Grass

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreLocalMan wanted in Cocoa shootout that injured toddler captured The man Brevard County deputies were searching for in connection to a May 13 shootout is now in custody. CANAVERAL GROVES, Fla. — The man Brevard County deputies were searching for in connection to a May 13 shootout is now in custody. Deputies have been trying to track down Lynnard Semaj Woods.
Six lost Texas hikers spend 25 hours trapped on Colorado mountain, rescuers say

5 days ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

NewsWeatherTrafficElection 2024Opens in new windowOn AirOn DemandContestsGroup ChatMoreNewsBy Laurel LeeJune 03, 2025 at 3:35 pm EDTA person hiking in the woods. (Stacker/Stacker) By Laurel LeeJune 03, 2025 at 3:35 pm EDTGREENHORN MOUNTAIN, CO — A group of six hikers from Texas, including five minors, got lost in rugged terrain on a Colorado mountain during a day hike near Graneros Creek.
DeSantis signs 2 bills aimed at squatters

5 days ago | wdbo.com | Jonathan Grass

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills meant to crack down on squatters. The measures protect the rights of commercial property owners and speeds up the process of eviction from businesses and homes. They also give hotel and motel owners stronger rights when dealing with squatters or guests who refuse to pay. “You shouldn’t have people just show up and start squatting on that property and then all of a sudden be able to weaponize the law against you,” DeSantis said.
Snakes on a plane: smuggler caught with dozens of venomous vipers

6 days ago | wdbo.com | Laurel Lee

A passenger was caught smuggling dozens of venomous vipers into Mumbai, India from Thailand. The snakes, including three spider-tailed horned vipers, five Asian leaf turtles, and 44 Indonesian pit vipers from the passenger, were hidden in checked-in baggage. The passenger was arrested, and the snakes were seized by Mumbai Customs. This incident is a rare seizure of snakes in Mumbai, where customs officers more commonly find smuggled gold, cash, or drugs.
Florida Legislature reaches budget agreement

1 week ago | wdbo.com | Jonathan Grass

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A memorandum from the Florida state Senate says lawmakers have agreed on a joint budget allocation with the House. The budget conference is scheduled to begin Tuesday.