Parents of Katie Champagne, 17, say she is more than capable of riding Central Florida's roller coasters.Though she was born without hands, Katie Champagne does things many with two cannot. At age 17, she's a masterful equestrian and an aspiring artist and photographer.

Orange County deputies late Friday identified a man killed earlier in the day as Bruce Bridges.

Top aides documented allegations leading to Thompson's chargesKISSIMMEE — Osceola County Clerk of Court Malcom Thompson is facing charges of battery and assault involving members of his staff at the county courthouse, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Friday.

Horses, llamas, a donkey and birds, including chickens, ducks, geese and doves, were takenAnimal-control officers Friday seized dozens of malnourished, sick animals from a rural home near Kissimmee.

HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS — Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has canceled a planned appearance Saturday at the Mission Inn Resort & Club on Saturday, campaign officials said today.

Next month's NBA All-Star Game may pump up to $100 million into the local economy, but the shops and restaurants across the street from the Amway Center won't be in the midst of the action.