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Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
The band said in a statement that Arnold "passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer."
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Feb 07 2026
Trump signs order to bring IndyCar race to Washington this summer for America's 250th birthday
The race is set to take place near the National Mall on Aug. 23 and will be free to the public.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Friday, Feb 06 2026
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child
"The West Wing" and "Thirtysomething" star has denied the allegations.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Feb 06 2026
Bad Bunny says he will bring his culture to 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance
The Puerto Rican superstar is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Feb 05 2026
No public sign of response to Savannah Guthrie's message to her mother's kidnapper
Savannah Guthrie said in a recorded video posted on social media Wednesday that her family has heard about a ransom letter in media reports.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Feb 05 2026
Still no suspect in disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mother
Authorities say Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her home in the Tucson area.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Feb 04 2026
Milano Cortina Winter Olympics: What to know and the U.S. athletes to watch
The largest ever U.S. Winter Olympics team will seek to leave its mark on this year’s games. Here are the American athletes to watch.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Wednesday, Feb 04 2026
Photos: Dogs from around the world descend on New York for Westminster show
The winners of seven categories –– hound, toy, nonsporting, herding, sporting, working and terrier — will face off to be crowned the Best in Show.
Source: Christina Santucci
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026
Disney parks chief D'Amaro named to succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Disney has named its parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant’s top executive.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Feb 03 2026
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album
The first award of the televised show went to Kendrick Lamar for rap album, presented by Queen Latifah and Doechii.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Feb 02 2026
'Melania,' panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary
The Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Feb 01 2026
Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on 'Sanford and Son,' dies at 79
The Vietnam War veteran was born in Georgia and grew up in Harlem.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Feb 01 2026
Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comic actor of 'Schitt's Creek' and Home Alone' fame, dies at 71
The Canadian-born O'Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Jan 30 2026
Melania Trump documentary premieres at Kennedy Center before hitting theaters
The film documents the first lady’s 20 days leading up to her husband’s second inauguration in January 2025.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Thursday, Jan 29 2026
What to know about the 2026 Grammys
The ceremony will take place Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 29 2026
'Mercy' unseats 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters
The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 25 2026
After 17 years, the Florida Citrus Festival is returning to Polk County
Winter Haven gearing up for festival
Source: Allison Walker
Sunday, Jan 25 2026
Florida Citrus Festival returns to Winter Haven
Festival returns after 17-year absence
Source: Allison Walker
Sunday, Jan 25 2026
'Profoundly moving': From 'Sinners' to 'Hamnet,' honorees react to their Oscar nominations
Here are the reactions from this year’s Oscar nominees sent to Spectrum News.
Source: Your Morning Staff, Paco Ramos-Moreno
Thursday, Jan 22 2026
'Sinners' makes history, setting Oscars nomination record
Paul Thomas Anderson's father-daughter revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" trailed in second with 13.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 22 2026
Kristen Bell returning as host to SAG's Actor Awards
The ceremony will be held on March 1.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 21 2026
Netflix revises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to make it an all-cash transaction
Netflix initially put forth a cash and stock deal valued at $27.75 per Warner Bros. share.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 20 2026
Events to honor the 2026 MLK Day holiday across Central Florida
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated with parades and festivals.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Monday, Jan 19 2026
Box office: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ opens behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
James Cameron's epic topped the North American box office charts for the fifth straight weekend with $13.3 million in ticket sales.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 18 2026
5 things to know about the Space Coast Seashell Festival
The festival gives collectors and others a venue to discover what they can do with their shells.
Source: Allison Walker
Friday, Jan 16 2026
Matthew McConaughey trademarks himself to prevent AI fakes
The actor is trying to get ahead of misuse of his likeness.
Source: Mike D'Alonzo
Thursday, Jan 15 2026
Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say
The driver did not sustain any injuries that required medical treatment at the time, police said.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 13 2026
BTS kicks off world tour with two shows in Tampa
The group will start the North American span of their tour at Raymond James Stadium on April 25 and 26.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Jan 13 2026
Director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
His apprehension comes after authorities in Albuquerque issued a warrant for his arrest on Jan. 9.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 13 2026
Trevor Noah to host Grammys for the sixth and final time
The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that the South African comedian is returning “one final time” for the Feb. 1 show.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 13 2026
Scott Adams, whose comic strip 'Dilbert' ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
His first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced the death Tuesday on a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Jan 13 2026
‘Sinners’ leads movie nominations for NAACP Image Awards
“Sinners,” in which Michael B. Jordan pulls double duty as twins, received 18 nominations, followed by Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which got nine.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 12 2026
Celebrities embrace black and old Hollywood glamour for Golden Globes red carpet
Ariana Grande, Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet and a sea of other stars said goodbye to color at this year's Golden Globes.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 12 2026
Paramount's next target in hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. is a board of its own making
Warner Bros. is in the middle of a bidding war between Paramount and Netflix.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 12 2026
'Hamnet' and 'One Battle After Another' take top honors at Golden Globes
In an awards ceremony that went almost entirely as expected, the night's final award was the most surprising.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 11 2026
Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78
Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 10 2026
Actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
Authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant Friday for the director and Emmy Award-winning actor.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 10 2026
Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center
It marks another high-profile departure following President Donald Trump's takeover of the U.S. capital's leading performing arts venue.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Jan 10 2026
Morena Baccarin returns in ‘Greenland 2: Migration’
“Greenland 2: Migration” opens in theaters this weekend.
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Thursday, Jan 08 2026
Bruno Mars announces 2026 tour, which includes Tampa stop
He will perform at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sept. 12 as part of the tour.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Jan 08 2026
Attorney for Rob Reiner's son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law
Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were killed early on the morning of Dec. 14.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 07 2026
'One Battle After Another' dominates SAG's Actor Awards with 7 nominations
The other four nominees for best ensemble are: “Sinners,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “Frankenstein.”
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 07 2026
Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid
Warner Bros. Discovery said Wednesday that its board determined Paramount's offer isn't in the best interests of the company or its shareholders.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Jan 07 2026
5 things to know about Lights On: A Nighttime Art Experience at Brevard Zoo
The event shows what happens in a zoo after dark.
Source: Allison Walker
Wednesday, Jan 07 2026
What to know about this week's Golden Globes awards
They kick off Hollywood’s awards season on Sunday.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Jan 05 2026
Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B
The third chapter in Cameron's Pandora epic collected $40 million over its third weekend in North American theaters.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Jan 04 2026
Changes to access to the country's national parks kick in, including higher fees for nonresidents
Among the biggest changes is a new fee structure with a surcharge for nonresidents of the U.S. visiting America’s most frequented national parks.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Friday, Jan 02 2026
Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators were soaked by one to two inches of New Year’s Day rain at the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Jan 01 2026
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
Some of the other influential people who died in 2025 were actors Gene Hackman and Diane Keaton as well as former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 31 2025
Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
His manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that the actor died in New York after a short illness.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 30 2025
'Avatar' and 'Marty Supreme' propel strong ticket sales to wrap a turbulent 2025 for Hollywood
In two weeks, “Fire and Ash” has quickly amassed $217.7 million in North America for The Walt Disney Company.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 28 2025
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 28 2025
$400 million Camping World Stadium renovation to begin soon
Supporters say the upgrades will bring bigger events, better fan experiences, and a stronger year-round economic impact for Orlando.
Source: Ashley Engle
Saturday, Dec 27 2025
Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building
The venue's president, Richard Grenell, said he would seek $1 million in damages “for this political stunt.”
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Dec 27 2025
Taylor Swift's engagement, singing 'Demon Hunters' and the kiss cam moment seen 'round the world: A look at pop culture in 2025
It was a huge year for pop culture that was chock-full of surprises.
Source: Alex Cohen
Thursday, Dec 25 2025
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building
Musician Chuck Redd, the show's host, called off the performance.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 24 2025
The Grammys split the country album category into traditional and contemporary. It might be great
As a reaction to an influx of modern influences, the Grammys made a change.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 22 2025
Barry Manilow to have surgery for early-stage lung cancer and postpones January concerts
The singer announced on Instagram that doctors caught it “so early” thanks to an MRI in the wake of a long bout with bronchitis.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 22 2025
Singer-songwriter Chris Rea, known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas,’ dies at 74
His family announced Monday that Rea died in the hospital after a short illness.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 22 2025
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' dead at 46
His film credits include “It: Chapter Two,” “The Black Phone,” and he appeared in TV shows including the cop drama “Bosch” and “Poker Face.”
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 21 2025
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
It notched the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 21 2025
From indies to blockbusters: Guillermo del Toro and more directors share insight in new roundtable
Spectrum News' "The Envelope Roundtables" features Nia DaCosta, Jon M. Chu, Rian Johnson and more.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Sunday, Dec 21 2025
In message recorded earlier this year, Rob Reiner urged resiliency for Holocaust survivors at Hanukkah event
Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found stabbed to death Sunday at their home in Los Angeles.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Dec 19 2025
Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the vote on social media.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 18 2025
Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killings.
Source: Chace Beech, Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 17 2025
Jake and Romy Reiner talk about their ‘unimaginable pain’
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day," they said.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 17 2025
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
ABC will continue to broadcast the annual ceremony through 2028.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 17 2025
'Buck Rogers' star Gil Gerard dies at 82
Gerard died Tuesday in hospice as a result of a rare, aggressive form of cancer, his manager said.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 17 2025
Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance
Shareholders can still decide to tender their shares in favor of Paramount’s offer for the entire company.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 17 2025
Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks and other close friends of Rob and Michele Reiner pay tribute
Their deaths drew tributes from numerous stars and political figures, but many of those closest to the Reiners had yet to release statements.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 16 2025
Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Prosecutors filed charges, two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstances of multiple murders.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 16 2025
A doctor who helped sell ketamine to actor Matthew Perry gets less than a year of home confinement
Mark Chavez, 55, of San Diego, who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to the actor was sentenced Tuesday to 8 months of home confinement.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 16 2025
'Sinners,' 'Wicked: For Good,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' advance in Oscars shortlists
The lists will narrow to five when final nominations are announced on Jan. 22.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 16 2025
'Tis the season to celebrate the holidays in Central Florida
Places to go and things to do ring in the season.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Tuesday, Dec 16 2025
The killings of Rob and Michele Reiner shatter family's gentle legacy
It was a dynasty seemingly spared of jealousy, cynicism and rage, or ambulances and police tape and 911 calls.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 15 2025
Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after director and his wife found dead at their Los Angeles home
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner, was booked for murder and remains in custody with no bail, according LAPD.
Source: Chace Beech, Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Dec 15 2025
'Inappropriate and disrespectful,' 'a new low': Politicians respond to Trump's reaction to Reiner killings
In a Truth Social post Monday, the president blamed "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for the killings of the writer-director and his wife.
Source: Susan Carpenter
Monday, Dec 15 2025
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead Sunday at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 15 2025
'Zootopia 2' reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
The only other 2025 Hollywood title to surpass $1 billion worldwide was Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” ($1.04 billion).
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 14 2025
Affable comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old
As part of the celebration this weekend, theaters around the country are showing a new documentary about his life.
Source: Associated Press
Saturday, Dec 13 2025
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., father of late Tejano music icon Selena, dies at 86
His son shared the announcement on social media on Saturday morning.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Saturday, Dec 13 2025
SZA, Sabrina Carpenter among artists objecting to Trump administration's use of their music
The White House used songs by SZA and Sabrina Carpenter for separate videos promoting its immigration agenda.
Source: Maddie Gannon
Friday, Dec 12 2025
'Dust Bunny': A family film but with an R rating
“Dust Bunny” opens this weekend in theaters.
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Dec 12 2025
‘Rosemead’: Based on true story about a family pushed to the edge
The film was inspired by a true story as told by Frank Shyong for the LA Times.
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Friday, Dec 12 2025
Awards season in full swing: Acclaimed actors dish on their buzzy roles in roundtable
Spectrum News' "The Envelope Roundtables" features Jacob Elordi, Stellan Skarsgård, Benicio del Toro and more.
Source: Spectrum News Staff
Thursday, Dec 11 2025
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Disney also sent Google a cease-and-desist letter for using Disney content without permission to train its AI models.
Source: Associated Press
Thursday, Dec 11 2025
Sundance 2026 lineup unveiled: Charli XCX, Olivia Wilde, Brittney Griner and more
Charli XCX stars in three films, including a mockumentary she produced.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 10 2025
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling 'Shopaholic' novels, dies at 55
The first two "Shopaholic" books were adapted into the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic," starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 10 2025
Florida Strawberry Festival concert tickets to go on sale Thursday
The 2026 festival will take place from Feb. 26 through March 8, with the theme “Still Growing.”
Source: Anna Wronka
Wednesday, Dec 10 2025
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
Yet to be announced: the dress code for the May 4 gala.
Source: Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 10 2025
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Malo co-founded The Mavericks in 1989, blending genres like alt-country, Americana and Latin.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 09 2025
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging $72 billion bid by Netflix
Paramount said Monday that it is offering $30 per share in cash for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Source: Associated Press
Tuesday, Dec 09 2025
'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations
Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall announced the nods Monday morning.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Monday, Dec 08 2025
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a touchstone in his attack against what he calls 'woke' culture
Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor were among the luminaries celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors.
Source: Associated Press
Monday, Dec 08 2025
Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record
The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales.
Source: Associated Press
Sunday, Dec 07 2025
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
The merger, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry’s biggest players in film and TV under one roof.
Source: Tara Lynn Wagner, Associated Press
Friday, Dec 05 2025
Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher criticize Trump administration's use of their work
There is a long list of performers and artists who have objected to the Trump administration using their songs and copyright material.
Source: Associated Press
Friday, Dec 05 2025
Radio City Rockettes alive and high-kicking in 100th season
But the group wasn’t always as big as it is today, and it began in St. Louis.
Source: Chris Welch
Thursday, Dec 04 2025
Doctor who sold ketamine to Matthew Perry before his overdose death gets 2 1/2 years in prison
Dr. Salvador Plasencia admitted to illegally selling ketamine to Perry, knowing he was a struggling addict.
Source: Spectrum News Staff, Associated Press
Wednesday, Dec 03 2025
'Oh. What. Fun.' starring Michelle Pfeiffer celebrates every overworked holiday host
If only everyone would say those three little words that mean so much to moms ... "Can I help?"
Source: Paco Ramos-Moreno
Wednesday, Dec 03 2025
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