ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a local TV journalist who was fatally shot while reporting on a killing in central Florida in 2023 have filed a negligence lawsuit against their son's former employer, claiming the media company didn't do enough to protect him.

Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -13.5; over/under is 138 BOTTOM LINE: UCF takes on No. 10 Houston after Keyshawn Hall scored 40 points in UCF's 95-89 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Both Houston ... the Orlando Sentinel contributed to this report. Associated Press writers Sarah Brumfield in Cockeysville, Maryland; Jack Brook in New Orleans; Sara Cline in Key Largo, Florida ...

The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — J’Wan Roberts made a go-ahead layup with 1.1 seconds left to lift No. 10 Houston to a 69-68 win over UCF on Saturday. Roberts powered his way to the basket off an inbounds pass, beating UCF’s shot blockers to the rim. The Knights were unable to get off a final shot attempt.

A winter storm pummeled the southern United States with ice and snow Tuesday. Here's how much snow fell in Florida, Texas, Alabama and more.

Snow totals in Louisiana have broken records. Parts of Florida, Texas and Georgia have also accumulated several inches of snow.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A rare frigid storm charged through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow that closed highways, grounded nearly all flights and canceled school for more than a million students more accustomed to hurricane dismissals than snow days.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida's thriving theme park market, company officials said.

Sal's Pizza from Massachusetts opens its first Florida location in Orlando, promising fresh ingredients and customizable pizzas.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A famous Massachusetts-based pizzaria business recently opened its first location in the Sunshine State. “Sal’s Pizza is bringing its legendary Sicilian-style pizza to Live! at the Pointe Orlando,” according to the dining and entertainment complex’s website.

Its only restaurant in Florida, built at O-Town West four years ago, is the chain’s largest and most popular. It will add new outlets in Kissimmee and Clermont as well.