Florida woman wins 2025 Python Challenge with 60-snake haul
A 4-foot-11 Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades. Taylor Stanberry walked away with a $10,000 check after removing snakes, some three times her size, from the ecosystem.
A 4-foot-11 Florida woman has claimed the top prize in the 2025 Python Challenge after capturing 60 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunting event in the Everglades. Taylor Stanberry walked away with a $10,000 check after removing snakes, some three times her size, from the ecosystem.
Suspended Orlando commissioner Regina Hill back in court
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill returned to court Wednesday for a status hearing in her criminal case, in which she faces more than half a dozen charges, including exploitation of an elderly person and fraud.
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill returned to court Wednesday for a status hearing in her criminal case, in which she faces more than half a dozen charges, including exploitation of an elderly person and fraud.
Mount Dora residents say trash-filled canal threatens Lake Dora
Residents along a canal in Mount Dora say the waterway has become clogged with trash, muck and overgrowth ? and that all of it is flowing directly into Lake Dora.
Residents along a canal in Mount Dora say the waterway has become clogged with trash, muck and overgrowth ? and that all of it is flowing directly into Lake Dora.
Seminole County family frightened after school bus mix-up
A Seminole County family says they were left panicked when one of their children failed to get off his school bus on Tuesday afternoon.
A Seminole County family says they were left panicked when one of their children failed to get off his school bus on Tuesday afternoon.
Crane collapses onto Florida home, no injuries reported
Crews worked Tuesday to remove a crane that toppled onto a home in Merritt Island, causing significant damage but no injuries. The crane operator had been attempting to replace a telephone pole behind the house when the collapse happened, the family said.
Crews worked Tuesday to remove a crane that toppled onto a home in Merritt Island, causing significant damage but no injuries. The crane operator had been attempting to replace a telephone pole behind the house when the collapse happened, the family said.
Trump makes Kennedy Center Honors announcement
President Donald Trump announced the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors recipients on Wednesday morning at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center Honors have long been considered prestigious, lifetime achievement awards with the main criterion being "artistic excellence."
President Donald Trump announced the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors recipients on Wednesday morning at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center Honors have long been considered prestigious, lifetime achievement awards with the main criterion being "artistic excellence."
FDA, Florida lead Kratom crackdown
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon to discuss "7-hydroxymitragynine" ? often called "7-OH." The event comes weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's action to classify it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Doing so would place it alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, making its sale and possession illegal.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon to discuss "7-hydroxymitragynine" ? often called "7-OH." The event comes weeks after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's action to classify it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Doing so would place it alongside drugs like heroin and LSD, making its sale and possession illegal.
Sen. Moody on bill to protect law enforcement
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the ?Graham Hoffman Act,? a piece of legislation the lawmaker says "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the ?Graham Hoffman Act,? a piece of legislation the lawmaker says "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
Crane falls on Merritt Island home, SKYFOX shows damage
A crane fell on a Merritt Island home Wednesday afternoon. SKYFOX flew over the scene as Brevard County crews arrived to assist.
A crane fell on a Merritt Island home Wednesday afternoon. SKYFOX flew over the scene as Brevard County crews arrived to assist.
Crane collapses on home in Merritt Island
A crane collapsed onto a home in Merritt Island on Wednesday, according to the company that owns the equipment. Big Iron International confirmed the crash but said no one was injured. The company declined to provide further details.
A crane collapsed onto a home in Merritt Island on Wednesday, according to the company that owns the equipment. Big Iron International confirmed the crash but said no one was injured. The company declined to provide further details.
State attorney shares charges in Volusia deadly dog attack
State Attorney William Scheiner held a news conference with Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood on Wednesday afternoon. During the presser, Scheiner said a misdemeanor charge had formally been filed against one of the owners of the two dogs that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett. Amanda Franco, 31, is facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge involving the ?Dangerous Dog Act,? which involves owning or having a dog that was not previously declared dangerous and causes great bodily harm or death.
State Attorney William Scheiner held a news conference with Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood on Wednesday afternoon. During the presser, Scheiner said a misdemeanor charge had formally been filed against one of the owners of the two dogs that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett. Amanda Franco, 31, is facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge involving the ?Dangerous Dog Act,? which involves owning or having a dog that was not previously declared dangerous and causes great bodily harm or death.
DeSantis speaks on Casey DeSantis' run for governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. DeSantis took questions at the end of the event, including one on First Lady Casey DeSantis' potential run for governor.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. DeSantis took questions at the end of the event, including one on First Lady Casey DeSantis' potential run for governor.
FULL | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by newly appointed Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. The governor touted Florida?s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by newly appointed Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. The governor touted Florida?s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Brevard County rallies for teacher removed over student nickname
Dozens of students, parents, and community members packed a Brevard County School Board meeting Tuesday night to demand the return of a teacher removed last year for using a student?s preferred nickname instead of their legal name.
Dozens of students, parents, and community members packed a Brevard County School Board meeting Tuesday night to demand the return of a teacher removed last year for using a student?s preferred nickname instead of their legal name.
Railroad upgrades temporarily cut off part of Intercession City
A railroad upgrade has temporarily split a small Osceola County community in half, leaving many residents unable to drive in or out of their neighborhoods on Tuesday night.
A railroad upgrade has temporarily split a small Osceola County community in half, leaving many residents unable to drive in or out of their neighborhoods on Tuesday night.
Bomb Squad works to remove grenade from burned storage facility
The Brevard County Bomb Squad spent hours Tuesday working to safely remove a grenade found in the aftermath of a fire at a Merritt Island storage facility.
The Brevard County Bomb Squad spent hours Tuesday working to safely remove a grenade found in the aftermath of a fire at a Merritt Island storage facility.
ULA's new Vulcan rocket to launch 'national security' mission
United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched a Vulcan rocket carrying a national security mission for the U.S. Space Force.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched a Vulcan rocket carrying a national security mission for the U.S. Space Force.
Orlando Dreamers secure additional financing
The Orlando Dreamers announced Tuesday they have secured the final round of financing to support their bid to bring a Major League Baseball team to the city.
The Orlando Dreamers announced Tuesday they have secured the final round of financing to support their bid to bring a Major League Baseball team to the city.
Lake County residents favor conservation
As Lake County experiences rapid growth, a recent community survey reveals strong public support for preserving rural areas and natural landscapes. However, a new state law may limit the county?s ability to act on those preferences.
As Lake County experiences rapid growth, a recent community survey reveals strong public support for preserving rural areas and natural landscapes. However, a new state law may limit the county?s ability to act on those preferences.
Family of Giovanni Pelletier seeks answers in teen's death
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, whose body was found Friday in a pond near State Road 70, a week after he disappeared while on vacation. Though his body was recovered in Manatee County, he had ties to the Central Florida community, and his family is demanding a thorough investigation.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the death of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier, whose body was found Friday in a pond near State Road 70, a week after he disappeared while on vacation. Though his body was recovered in Manatee County, he had ties to the Central Florida community, and his family is demanding a thorough investigation.