Washington, July 3 (Xinhua) A robotic version of US President Barack Obama debuted at an event Friday at the Walt Disney World in Orlando,...

-- A handful of people suffered injuries, heat exhaustion or dehydration at the annual Red Hot and Boom fireworks show in Seminole County, officials said.According to the Orlando Sentinel, there...

-- Another horse has died of a mosquito-borne illness in Volusia County, bringing the number of horses killed by Eastern equine encephalitis in the county to six in 2009.More horses...

new Homebuyer Opportunity Program  this week, designed to give people buying their first home $8,000 up front, to be repaid with the money they can get from a federal tax credit.The only problem: It...

animatronic version of President Barack Obama , but also used the downtime since the attraction temporarily closed in November to refurbish the entire show.Obama recorded a speech and a recreation...

-- A man faces aggravated battery charges after a traffic stop turned violent early Saturday.Investigators said a deputy was trying to stop a vehicle driven by Naeem Green, 23,...

economy  is causing Fourth of July fireworks sales to fizzle around Central Florida.Fireworks dealers News 13 spoke with in Lake County said foot traffic has been slow all week at their roadside...

-- For many, the Fourth of July means barbecue, fireworks and lots of fun, but the holiday weekend is also the deadliest on the roads.Research conducted by the showed July 3 and 4 had the highest...

Posted on: Friday, 3 July 2009, 22:33 CDT An animatronic version of President Barack Obama has joined its predecessors in the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Florida. The exhibit...

The Green Team has been organized by the staff of Three Stars Inc. to explore ways the company can operate an environmentally cleaner business, as well as involve the local Central Florida community...

-- A Volusia County woman was confronted by an armed purse snatcher Friday.Investigators said it happened in the Publix parking lot on the 900 block of Doyle Road in Deltona.     Volusia County...

-- Clint Bowyer won the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway for his first victory of the year.The defending series champion was the leader when a four-car accident brought out...

-- The Morgan and Morgan law firm has announced a $6.33 million medical malpractice verdict in favor of a Deltona woman who is now in a permanent vegetative state following a heart attack five years...

-- A man is dead after he was apparently run over by his own truck.Officers said the 36-year-old, who hasn't been identified, was towing a trailer with his Ford F-350 when he pulled off to the side...

during a morning ceremony jointly hosted by Disney Parks and Resorts and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort...

-- Fans are flocking to Daytona International Speedway this Independence Day weekend for three races in two days.“Today we spent most of the day here. Then we're going to head to the race, and...

WASILLA, Alaska(AP) Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for...

-- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in the parking lot at Palms of Pasadena Hospital.According to the sheriff's office, the gunshot victim is at the hospital on...

The city of Titusville and the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum are hosting the Red, White, and Boom Festival on Saturday, July 4, at the Space Coast Regional Airport on Golden Knights Boulevard....

A model of US President Barack Obama will make its debut at the "Hall of Presidents" in Orlando's Disney World during Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, Disney announced. The "Hall of...

-- A public memorial for Michael Jackson is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Staples Center.There will be 17,500 tickets available. Eleven thousand are for inside the center. The rest will be for a...

-- A historic home transformed into the first bed and breakfast opened for the public to see Friday night.Five years ago News 13 was there as the home was shipped down the river on a barge.The home...

-- Weather forced NASCAR to cancel qualifying for Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.Rain began to fall with two cars to go in NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying....

Michael Vick Michael Huyghue, the commissioner of the new four-team league, said the UFL is willing to give Vick a place to play -- provided there are no pending legal issues. His rights belong to...

-- A Seminole County senior could be forced out of her home, because it is in such bad condition.The city of Longwood is also feeling pressure from neighbors to improve the situation.When News 13 got...

 -- Prescription drug use and abuse is a topic that has captured the world -- from Michael Jackson’s death in Los Angeles, to here in Central Florida.“You really never know what’s going to...

Volusia County Deputies say a man was shot and killed Thursday night after an argument with a friend.Investigators say just after 8:00 Thursday night 66-year-old Thomas Kunzer ran into a Subway...

 -- An attempted home invasion in Orange County ended with two people shot Friday morning.Deputies said the two juvenile suspects went into the garage of a home...

The Viera Tea Party costs $5, but that includes admission to a Minor League Baseball game following the party, featuring the Brevard County Manatees taking on the Daytona Beach...

Coke Zero 400 , but the bad economy is leading to tough times at the track. As of noon Friday, tickets were still available for all three races this weekend, which kicks off at 8 p.m. Friday with...

Orlando Police Department , the girl called 911 and told emergency officials that she had been kidnapped and was in a vehicle on Interstate 4. She updated officials on her location as the vehicle...

Images: Events Center Tour The arena broke ground almost a year ago and planned to open in the fall of 2010.The $380 million project was made possible by a deal between the city and Orange County...

-- The dream of becoming an American citizen came true for 1,000 immigrants at Walt Disney World Friday.The new citizens were sworn in as U.S. citizens in front of Cinderella Castle shortly...

-- Traffic along Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County was backed up for miles early Friday after a deputy cruiser was rear-ended.Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol said the wreck...

-- Police said a call from a 16-year-old girl saying she was kidnapped by six armed men turned out to be a hoax, all because she was going to be home late and did not want to get in trouble with...

-- A woman has been accused of stealing a baby skunk from a pet store -- and the stink of it is it was all caught on camera.It’s not the first thing many would think someone would want to take from...

-- A man is in critical condition after police said he was stabbed several times early Friday at the Home Sweet Home Motor Lodge, near the intersection...

-- Investigators continue to sort out the details in the deadly shooting after the gunman told a Subway clerk he shot a man who pulled out a knife during an argument.Deputies were called to a home...

-- Nearly 75 dogs were confiscated in a suspected puppy mill bust after police in Putnam County said they got an anonymous tip.Animal workers said there was not enough food or water for the...

-- A jury found Hugo Terry, 19, guilty on three charges, including first-degree murder, Thursday in the shooting death of a police officer.According to authorities, 18-year veteran Alford Gordon...

-- Police are back to square one in the search for Tracy Ocasio.On Thursday, investigators dug up the contents of a septic tank in hopes of finding a lead in the case. But it came up clean.News 13...

-- A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is in the hospital after being involved in an accident.It happened around 4 p.m. Thursday at state Road 50 and Dean Road.The chain of events started in Orange...

Sebastian Inlet State Park  Thursday afternoon.The man's sailboat was found empty, grounded about a thousand feet north of the inlet.The state medical examiner will determine the exact cause of...

-- Mercades Nichols, known for leading a group of teenagers in a highly publicized attack on a cheerleader, was arrested Wednesday night on charges of violating her probation.The beating on victim...

Jeremy Mayfield has missed the deadline to enter his car into Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.He had an afternoon deadline Thursday to bring the No. 41 Toyota to the track,...

I just returned from a journalists' convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico where 700-plus working journalists, bloggers, students and members of higher academia took part in dozens of workshops at the...

Local business owners said it's been a slow summer, but they are hoping the long Fourth of July weekend and the Coke Zero 400 race Saturday at the Daytona Beach Speedway will boost business.Race...

Police are asking Central Florida seniors to be on their guard after a string of attacks across the region.Officer Zach Hudson advises people to keep strangers at least six feet away from them.He...

-- Video has been released of what might have been Michael Jackson's final performance -- rehearsals in the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 23 for his sold-out 50-concert production in...

Thirty passengers from a Port Canaveral-based cruise ship were hurt during a shore excursion in the Virgin Islands.According to Florida Today, passengers from Royal Caribbean's newest...