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Headline Surfer BREAKING NEWS: Headline Surfer will begin rolling out endorsements for select candidates from Orange, Seminole, and Volusia Counties seeking public office in the Nov. 3, 2026, mid-term elections.

Public Safety

Meet John Haisten: Winter Springs Police Department's Officer of the Month

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. -- Here's a shining example of good cop short and sweet: Meet John Haisten, who has been named the Winter Springs Police…

COLD CASE - Orlando Cops: Michelle Parker missing since Nov. 17, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Michelle Parker was 33 years old and a mother of three when she vanished from Orlando, Florida. Nearly 15 years later, she has…

BEACHES

Rain in the forecast with chance of Sunshine for Columbus Day in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Rain is in the forecast through Columbus Day weekend along the I-4 tourism corridor from Orlando to Sanford and Daytona Beach,…

Sports

Orlando Magic open the 2026-27 NBA regular season at Kia Center vs. the Atlanta Hawks

ORLANDO, Fla. - The National Basketball Association has released its 2026-27 schedule and announced the Orlando Magic will open the season on…

Elections

Headline Surfer Endorsement: Don Dempsey for re-election to District 1 seat on the Volusia County Council

DELAND, Fla. -- Trusted leadership and proven results on the dais in the Frank T. Bruno County Council chambers have been the legacy of Don Dempsey in the District 1 seat.