Florida increasing funding to promote fresh citrus sales
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines. The move reflects a broader strategy to stabilize the struggling industry while exploring new domestic market opportunities.
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines. The move reflects a broader strategy to stabilize the struggling industry while exploring new domestic market opportunities.
Baby goat stolen from Florida fair, family says
A week-old baby goat was reported stolen from a family fair in Palm Bay, and its owners say the animal may not survive without urgent care.
A week-old baby goat was reported stolen from a family fair in Palm Bay, and its owners say the animal may not survive without urgent care.
Pulse Nightclub demolished as Orlando moves forward with memorial
The former Pulse nightclub, site of the 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, has been demolished as the city moves forward with plans for a permanent memorial.
The former Pulse nightclub, site of the 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, has been demolished as the city moves forward with plans for a permanent memorial.
Construction worker killed in New Smyrna Beach job site accident
A 61-year-old construction worker was killed at a job site after suffering a fatal head injury, authorities said.
A 61-year-old construction worker was killed at a job site after suffering a fatal head injury, authorities said.
Teen found dead after canoe capsizes in Orlando lake
Authorities have recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after a canoe capsized on a lake near Orlando, officials said.
Authorities have recovered the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after a canoe capsized on a lake near Orlando, officials said.
4 arrested, one sought in Florida restaurant equipment theft ring
Four people have been arrested, and a fifth remains at large in connection with a theft ring accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of restaurant equipment in Palm Coast, authorities said.
Four people have been arrested, and a fifth remains at large in connection with a theft ring accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of restaurant equipment in Palm Coast, authorities said.
Fallen Army major returns home as Polk County community pays tribute
A solemn procession honored a fallen U.S. Army Reserve major as his remains returned home to Polk County, drawing crowds of mourners who lined the streets to pay their respects. Maj. Cody Khork, who was killed while serving overseas during Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East, was escorted from Lakeland Linder International Airport to a funeral home in Winter Haven.
A solemn procession honored a fallen U.S. Army Reserve major as his remains returned home to Polk County, drawing crowds of mourners who lined the streets to pay their respects. Maj. Cody Khork, who was killed while serving overseas during Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East, was escorted from Lakeland Linder International Airport to a funeral home in Winter Haven.
Pulse Nightclub demolished decade after mass shooting
The Pulse Nightclub building in downtown Orlando has been demolished, nearly 10 years after 49 people were killed, and 53 others were hurt in a mass shooting at the LGBTQ club. The shooting happened on June 12, 2016. Nearly 300 people were inside the club celebrating Latin Night. At the time, it was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Over the last few weeks, several artifacts were removed from inside the building and preserved, including the iconic Pulse sign, as well as a portion of the dance floor. Those will be part of a future permanent memorial that will be built on the site, hopefully, by 2027.
The Pulse Nightclub building in downtown Orlando has been demolished, nearly 10 years after 49 people were killed, and 53 others were hurt in a mass shooting at the LGBTQ club. The shooting happened on June 12, 2016. Nearly 300 people were inside the club celebrating Latin Night. At the time, it was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Over the last few weeks, several artifacts were removed from inside the building and preserved, including the iconic Pulse sign, as well as a portion of the dance floor. Those will be part of a future permanent memorial that will be built on the site, hopefully, by 2027.
Flight delays, long lines continue at Orlando International Airport
Travel disruptions continued Tuesday at Orlando International Airport after severe weather a day earlier caused widespread delays and cancellations.
Travel disruptions continued Tuesday at Orlando International Airport after severe weather a day earlier caused widespread delays and cancellations.
Pulse Nightclub building demolition to begin Wednesday
Crews are set to begin demolishing the Pulse nightclub building on Wednesday morning, nearly a decade after 49 people were killed there in a mass shooting.
Crews are set to begin demolishing the Pulse nightclub building on Wednesday morning, nearly a decade after 49 people were killed there in a mass shooting.
Man jumps jumps into Halifax River to escape deputies
A man who fled from deputies and jumped into the Halifax River was taken into custody after law enforcement officers used paddleboards to reach him, authorities said.
A man who fled from deputies and jumped into the Halifax River was taken into custody after law enforcement officers used paddleboards to reach him, authorities said.
New Smyrna Beach sees calmer spring break under strict enforcement
Spring break crowds in New Smyrna Beach were more orderly this year compared with nearby Daytona Beach, city officials and law enforcement said, as a visible police presence helped keep events under control.
Spring break crowds in New Smyrna Beach were more orderly this year compared with nearby Daytona Beach, city officials and law enforcement said, as a visible police presence helped keep events under control.
Driver arrested after allegedly traveling in reverse on highway
A man was arrested on March 13 after authorities said he drove a sedan in reverse along State Road 100, prompting multiple 911 calls.
A man was arrested on March 13 after authorities said he drove a sedan in reverse along State Road 100, prompting multiple 911 calls.
Florida man faces more than 100 charges in child exploitation investigation
A Central Florida man is facing more than 100 criminal charges after investigators said they discovered child sexual abuse material and other disturbing items inside his home.
A Central Florida man is facing more than 100 criminal charges after investigators said they discovered child sexual abuse material and other disturbing items inside his home.
Alligators increasingly spotted in unusual places as mating season approaches
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Mother recovering after unprovoked stabbing at restaurant, deputies say
A mother of four is recovering after authorities say she was stabbed in an unprovoked attack while working at a restaurant in Orange County.
A mother of four is recovering after authorities say she was stabbed in an unprovoked attack while working at a restaurant in Orange County.
Sanford man faces more than 100 charges in child exploitation case
A 37-year-old man is facing more than 100 criminal counts after investigators uncovered what authorities described as a “house of horrors” filled with child sexual abuse material and disturbing items inside a Central Florida home.
A 37-year-old man is facing more than 100 criminal counts after investigators uncovered what authorities described as a “house of horrors” filled with child sexual abuse material and disturbing items inside a Central Florida home.
Pulse Nightclub building set for demolition as memorial moves forward
The former Pulse nightclub building is set to be demolished beginning Wednesday, marking a significant step toward the construction of a permanent memorial at the site.
The former Pulse nightclub building is set to be demolished beginning Wednesday, marking a significant step toward the construction of a permanent memorial at the site.
Drowning in Ormond Beach prompts renewed water safety warnings
Officials in Volusia County are urging beachgoers to take extra precautions after a 19-year-old man from Winter Garden drowned over the weekend.
Officials in Volusia County are urging beachgoers to take extra precautions after a 19-year-old man from Winter Garden drowned over the weekend.
2 dogs rescued after being found caged and abandoned
Two young dogs are safe after being found abandoned in a cage in an empty lot along Florida’s Space Coast as severe weather approached, authorities said.
Two young dogs are safe after being found abandoned in a cage in an empty lot along Florida’s Space Coast as severe weather approached, authorities said.