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Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72
The suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso" has died, his family said Friday.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 05 2026

Police arrest son of James Handy's girlfriend in actor's stabbing death in LA
The 81-year-old appeared in films like “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick.”

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 05 2026

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
The ratification was widely expected and a walkout never seemed to be in the cards during drama-free negotiations.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jun 05 2026

3 more acts back out of Freedom 250 concert series
Five of the nine announced artists say they will not perform at the Great American State Fair concert series this summer.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Friday, May 29 2026

Court finds man guilty in plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Austria
The concert plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift's three performances in August 2024.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, May 28 2026

Young MC, Morris Day say they won't perform after being announced as acts in Freedom 250 concert series
Freedom 250 announced the "first wave" of its lineup for its Great American State Fair on the National Mall.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Thursday, May 28 2026

Black and white or in color: 'Spider-Noir' now streaming on Prime Video
The cast and creator of “Spider Noir” join Spectrum News to discuss the show and how they recreated 1930s New York in Los Angeles.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Wednesday, May 27 2026

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95
Rollins won multiple Grammy Awards and continued to perform into his 80s.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 26 2026

Universal's Epic Universe celebrates 1-year anniversary
Officials say that Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has pumped billions of dollars into Florida's economy.

Source: Keith Landry
Friday, May 22 2026

The cast of 'The Boys' reflects on the hit show as it comes to an end
The last episode of the hit show debuted this week, and it has been an emotional rollercoaster.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Thursday, May 21 2026

Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's
Faculty also approved a new system using average percentile rank rather than GPA to compare students for honors and awards.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 20 2026

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
Stephen Colbert's run on "The Late Show" ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 20 2026

5 things to know about Orlando Fringe Fest 2026
This year's festival celebrates 35 years of "weird."

Source: Allison Walker
Tuesday, May 19 2026

Pop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case
The decision follows years of tax troubles for the Colombian superstar.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 18 2026

'Is God Is': Two sisters seek out revenge
Director Aleshea Harris and actors Kara Young and Mallori Johnson join Spectrum News to discuss the film.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, May 15 2026

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 15 2026

The 2027 Grammy Awards announce key dates: What to know
The 2027 Grammys will also have a new broadcasting home.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 13 2026

Harvey Weinstein defense urges acquittal as rape retrial nears a close
Jurors are expected to start deliberating Wednesday.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 12 2026

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027
Conan O'Brien's era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will be back to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 12 2026

Businesses prepare for Rolling Loud crowds while nearby residents raise concerns ahead of Mother’s Day weekend
Rolling Loud is coming to Orlando this weekend. Businesses in the area are preparing for what crowds may bring, but some residents are very concerned.

Source: Bryanna Howard
Saturday, May 09 2026

In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
ABC's filing to the FCC, made public Friday, involves one station in Houston but suggests a broader battle with the administration.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 08 2026

Vivica A. Fox and Erika Alexander star in 'Is God Is'
Vivica A. Fox opens up to Spectrum News about being a domestic violence survivor and reflects on the 30th anniversary of "Set It Off."

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, May 08 2026

Welcome to Rockville organizers urge concertgoers to take care in heat, stay vigilant
Event organizers say to stay safe in the heat, plan ahead

Source: Devin Martin
Friday, May 08 2026

Welcome to Rockville music festival cranks up at Daytona International Speedway
The four-day rock music festival is expected to welcome 200,000 fans from around the world.

Source: Emma Delamo
Thursday, May 07 2026

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
Turner transformed an obscure Atlanta TV station into the first satellite-based "superstation" and founded the first 24-hour, all news network.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, May 06 2026

Matthew Perry's 'Friends' keepsakes and artwork go up for auction for foundation named for him
The June 5 event put on by Heritage Auctions will benefit the Matthew Perry Foundation.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, May 05 2026

Met Gala guests take artistic liberties with dress code
On display this Spring, the “Costume Art” exhibit will “examine the centrality of the dressed body.”

Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 04 2026

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their 'It Ends With Us' dispute in a settlement
The settlement will allow both sides to avoid a trial.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, May 04 2026

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time
Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time.

Source: Maryssa Rillo, Associated Press
Monday, May 04 2026

Jaguars to call Orlando home in 2027
Downtown Orlando looking for economic boost from 2027 Jaguar home games

Source: Allison Walker
Sunday, May 03 2026

Orlando preparing to host NFL Jaguar home games in 2027
Jaguars relocating to Orlando in 2027 due to stadium renovations in Jacksonville

Source: Allison Walker
Sunday, May 03 2026

Learn about alpacas at Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch in Odessa
The Ranch uses a professional sheerer to help cut the alpacas' hair.

Source: Virginia Johnson
Saturday, May 02 2026

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The Academy released updates across many categories, stressing the importance of human authorship while not banning AI.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 01 2026

An Oscar is lost, then found, after director forced to check it on a flight out of JFK
Pavel Talankin co-directed the best documentary winner "Mr. Nobody Against Putin."

Source: Associated Press
Friday, May 01 2026

Flutter into fun: Inside Kissimmee’s Butterfly Dans, where thousands take flight
Visitors can get an up-close look at thousands of butterflies as they flutter around them.

Source: Randy Rauch
Friday, May 01 2026

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Spears, who has since entered substance abuse treatment, was arrested March 4 after she was pulled over for driving fast and erratically on U.S. 101.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 30 2026

Harvey Weinstein's rape accuser questioned about the consensual part of their relationship
Weinstein, 73, is on trial for the third time on a charge accusing him of raping Jessica Mann in a New York hotel in March 2013.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 30 2026

Inside 'Scientology speedruns,' the viral trend prompting the church to bolster security
The trend has been popular on TikTok for about a month.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 30 2026

Weinstein rape accuser tells jury that 'he just treated me like he owned me'
She's testifying six years after she first gave jurors her account of a consensual, if complicated, relationship that veered into rape.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The defendant faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny
Top Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell says the flights supported a "community relations event" for a White House-led initiative.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
Kimmel last week described Melania Trump as having "the glow of an expectant widow."

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 28 2026

Rape accuser Jessica Mann testifies against Harvey Weinstein for a third time
She had spent three days telling a jury that the ex-movie mogul raped heR.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 27 2026

5 things to know about 'David LaChapelle: As the World Turns' exhibit
Legendary photographer displays iconic works at Orlando Museum of Art for limited-time exhibit.

Source: Allison Walker
Monday, Apr 27 2026

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies
Ross, alongside her cousins, sang hits like "Be My Baby" and "Walking in the Rain."

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 27 2026

Manatee Performing Arts Center expands with $12 million building
The Manatee Performing Arts Center has outgrown its current space and is building a multi-million dollar addition.

Source: Julia Hazel
Monday, Apr 27 2026

Leesburg gearing up to welcome more than 100,000 people for Bikefest
Leesburg officials are emphasizing the significance of bringing the community together for this 29th edition of Bikefest.

Source: Sasha Teman
Friday, Apr 24 2026

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81B takeover of the Hollywood giant
The deal still faces ongoing regulatory reviews, including from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 23 2026

Tampa Bay prepares for arrival of BTS ARMY
The city of Tampa says it expects more than 60,000 K-pop fans at each of the three nights BTS's Arirang tour will take over Raymond James Stadium.

Source: Sarah Blazonis
Thursday, Apr 23 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, girl who singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds
The 21-year-old alt-pop singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged in the killing Monday.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026

BTS kicks off North American run of ‘Arirang’ tour in Tampa, here’s what you need to know
Get parking details, event information and more ahead of the concerts on April 25-26 and April 28.

Source: DeJanae Phillips
Wednesday, Apr 22 2026

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
He helped write some of the Osmond Brothers' biggest hits, including "One Bad Apple," "Crazy Horses" and "Are You Up There?"

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 21 2026

Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Detectives arrested the 21-year-old singer on suspicion of murder last week.

Source: Susan Carpenter
Monday, Apr 20 2026

Don Schlitz, N.C. native and country songwriter behind such hits as 'The Gambler,' dies at 73
Schlitz was born in 1952 and raised in Durham, North Carolina, before packing his bags and heading to Nashville.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 18 2026

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
The deal would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and the District of Columbia.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 17 2026

A love triangle and a volcanic 'Erupcja' that spotlights Poland
“Erupcja” opens April 17 in theaters in New York and Los Angeles.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Apr 17 2026

New Jerry West documentary features Michael Jordan insights, Kobe Bryant memories and more
Director Kenya Barris spoke to Spectrum News about his new film, now available on Prime Video.

Source: Will Sayre
Friday, Apr 17 2026

Jeep Beach 2026 kicks off in Daytona Beach
The 10-day event will take place across Volusia and Flagler counties with dozens of different activities for Jeep enthusiasts.

Source: Sasha Teman
Friday, Apr 17 2026

Lawyers for singer D4vd say he didn't kill 14-year-old girl after his arrest
The singer has been arrested on suspicion of killing of a 14-year-old girl whose decomposing and dismembered body was found in his Tesla.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 17 2026

'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
In late February, Paramount Skydance reached a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Apr 16 2026

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
The civil case accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition — by blocking venues from using multiple ticket sellers, for example.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 15 2026

Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in New York rape case
The process started Tuesday in a Manhattan court, but no jurors have been chosen.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 15 2026

Recipes: American Social’s spicy vodka rigatoni, and steak and arugula salad
A Food Network competitor brings patriotism to Orlando's "Restaurant Row."

Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Apr 15 2026

5 things to know about EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
EPCOT has reached about the halfway mark for its 2026 topiaries.

Source: Allison Walker
Tuesday, Apr 14 2026

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in New York rape case
This time, jurors will weigh only one charge based on one accuser.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 14 2026

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils 2026 inductees
Organizers said the 2026 Induction Ceremony is set for Saturday, Nov. 14 in Los Angeles, California

Source: Madison MacArthur
Tuesday, Apr 14 2026

Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
A large swath of the movie industry came out forcefully against the $111 billion deal.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 13 2026

Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo returns Tuesday
The expo runs between April 14 and April 19.

Source: Matt Lackritz
Monday, Apr 13 2026

Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
The 44-year-old pop superstar had voluntarily checked herself into the facility.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 13 2026

Campsites contributing to local ecomonies through the state
Protecting campsites from being overtaken by development

Source: Allison Walker
Sunday, Apr 12 2026

Laverne Cox and Roy Wood Jr. star in 'Outcome,' streaming on Apple TV
“Outcome” is now streaming on Apple TV.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Apr 10 2026

Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
The emergency restraining order was extended for one week while he decides whether a longer block on the deal is needed.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 10 2026

ZooTampa shows off its new Florida Waters habitat
ZooTampa is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Source: Virginia Johnson
Thursday, Apr 09 2026

Rays announce country singers for summer concert series at Trop
The Tampa Bay Rays have announced three country music performers as part of the Rays Concert Series at Tropicana Field.

Source: Spectrum News Staff
Wednesday, Apr 08 2026

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him
Perry died at age 54 of an overdose of ketamine.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 08 2026

Oscars set dates for 99th and 100th broadcast, before move to YouTube
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC said the 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027, and the 100th on March 5, 2028.

Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 07 2026

5 things to know about Art in Bloom 2026
Where pieces of art get interpreted with floral sculptures

Source: Allison Walker
Tuesday, Apr 07 2026

Wireless Festival canceled after U.K. bars rapper Ye over antisemitic remarks
The British government has blocked the rapper formerly known as Kanye West from entering the U.K.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Apr 07 2026

The 5th and final season of 'The Boys' hits Prime Video
The final season of “The Boys” hits Prime Video on April 8 with the first two episodes, followed by weekly episodes leading up to the finale.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Monday, Apr 06 2026

Savannah Guthrie returns to 'Today' anchor desk for first time since mother's disappearance
There has been no sign of the 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since she was reported missing from her Arizona home on Feb. 1.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Apr 06 2026

Screenwriters union and Hollywood studios reach four-year tentative agreement
The precise terms of the deals were not immediately announced, but it is expected to include several writers' priorities.

Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Apr 05 2026

Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades
Fiction soon could be differentiated from fact if government agencies release secreted files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs.

Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Apr 04 2026

Stay tuned, Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real, N.C. station's director says
The call sign, made famous by a TV sitcom that ran 1978-82, will be transferred by the Raleigh station that acquired it more than a decade ago.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Apr 03 2026

Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock's home
He posted videos of the helicopters on social media over the weekend.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Apr 01 2026

Army investigating after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted
The entertainer who is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump posted videos on social media.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 30 2026

Actors, artists, others rally against Trump's Kennedy Center actions
Several artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center in the wake of Trump's takeover of it.

Source: Maddie Gannon
Friday, Mar 27 2026

The Oscars are moving to the Peacock Theater in 2029, their first year on YouTube
The ceremony has been held at the Dolby since 2002.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 26 2026

Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna and to assaulting the superstar’s family
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, also pleaded not guilty through her attorney to more than a dozen other felony counts in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Mar 25 2026

Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million
A woman said Cosby sexually abused her more than 50 years ago while she was working at a Sausalito restaurant.

Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Mar 24 2026

Historic preservation groups sue Trump to block Kennedy Center changes
The suit says major reconstruction could damage historic features and the site's memorial purpose.

Source: Associated Press
Monday, Mar 23 2026

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Norris' family announced his death Friday.

Source: Associated Press
Friday, Mar 20 2026

David Ellison addresses California lawmakers’ Warner Bros. merger concerns
Spectrum News obtained David Ellison's letter to California lawmakers in which he addresses their concerns about the Warner Bros. merger.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Taylor Frankie Paul, citing 2023 video
Thursday's unprecedented cancellation of the already filmed season of the long-running reality television show comes days before it was to premiere.

Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Central Florida mom starts Valhallan Esports Training to support son’s passion of gaming safely online
Esports are sweeping the nation, but it has some parents unsure about how to let their kids safely play out their passion.

Source: Sarah Winkelmann
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin offers community of creativity
People of all ages can take part in workshops on drawing, painting and pottery or attend an event in the performance space.

Source: Virginia Johnson
Thursday, Mar 19 2026

Kissing bunnies, dancing chickens: Webb's City was St. Pete's most unusual and intriguing drugstore
About 100 years ago, a drugstore opened in St. Petersburg that revolutionized business and delighted customers.

Source: Jeff Butera
Wednesday, Mar 18 2026

5 things to know about Illumi-Nature at the Brevard Zoo
Nearly 1,000 handcrafted lanterns bring new storytelling to the Brevard Zoo.

Source: Allison Walker
Tuesday, Mar 17 2026

98th Academy Awards: 'One Battle After Another' takes Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor
Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno, Associated Press
Monday, Mar 16 2026

A historic year in film could culminate in a historic Academy Awards ceremony
Sunday’s award show could be historic. “Sinners” needs to win 12 Academy Awards to become the most awarded film in Oscars' history.

Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Saturday, Mar 14 2026

White House posts videos mixing clips of movies, sports, video games with strike footage to boost Iran war
The videos are receiving heightened attention, and criticism from some, in both the political and entertainment worlds.

Source: Maddie Gannon
Friday, Mar 13 2026