Hundreds of fish, turtles found dead in Sanford pond near construction project
Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond near a construction site in Sanford, raising concerns among residents about the health of local waterways.
Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond near a construction site in Sanford, raising concerns among residents about the health of local waterways.
Florida troopers arrest man in alleged hit-and-run involving infant near Disney area
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run crash on an Interstate 4 entrance ramp near Epcot Center Drive that injured an infant, according to an arrest report.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run crash on an Interstate 4 entrance ramp near Epcot Center Drive that injured an infant, according to an arrest report.
Dead Lake Eola swans tested positive for bird flu
Over the span of nearly three weeks, 19 swans and 2 wild birds have been found dead at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. The birds have tested positive for Avian influenza, the City of Orlando said in a news release on Monday afternoon.
Over the span of nearly three weeks, 19 swans and 2 wild birds have been found dead at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. The birds have tested positive for Avian influenza, the City of Orlando said in a news release on Monday afternoon.
Convicted criminal and teen conspired against child, authorities say
New documents reveal the nightmare an 11-year-old boy went through after allegedly being kidnapped by a sex offender. A teenage boy is also accused of being involved in the alleged kidnapping plot, authorities said.
New documents reveal the nightmare an 11-year-old boy went through after allegedly being kidnapped by a sex offender. A teenage boy is also accused of being involved in the alleged kidnapping plot, authorities said.
Hundreds of fish, turtles found dead in Sanford pond
Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond near a construction site in Sanford, raising concerns among residents about the health of local waterways.
Hundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond near a construction site in Sanford, raising concerns among residents about the health of local waterways.
Customer’s car hit by gunfire after dispute at drive-through, authorities say
A customer says his car was struck by gunfire following an argument with an employee at a Checkers drive-through on West Colonial Drive, Orange County deputies reported.
A customer says his car was struck by gunfire following an argument with an employee at a Checkers drive-through on West Colonial Drive, Orange County deputies reported.
Lawns contributing to pollution in Indian River Lagoon, study finds
Grass clippings from residential lawns are worsening water quality in the Indian River Lagoon, researchers say, adding to issues like sewage spills and fish kills. A study by the Marine Conservation Association found that when grass enters the lagoon, nutrient levels spike within days, fueling algae blooms and preventing healthy seagrass growth.
Grass clippings from residential lawns are worsening water quality in the Indian River Lagoon, researchers say, adding to issues like sewage spills and fish kills. A study by the Marine Conservation Association found that when grass enters the lagoon, nutrient levels spike within days, fueling algae blooms and preventing healthy seagrass growth.
Orlando man accused of posing as mailman to steal packages
A man caught on camera impersonating a mail carrier is accused of stealing mail and packages across Orlando for the past year, authorities said.
A man caught on camera impersonating a mail carrier is accused of stealing mail and packages across Orlando for the past year, authorities said.
Police name woman killed in pedestrian accident in Cocoa
Authorities have identified a woman who was struck and killed while walking on a sidewalk in Cocoa as 25-year-old Lexis Jordan.
Authorities have identified a woman who was struck and killed while walking on a sidewalk in Cocoa as 25-year-old Lexis Jordan.
Couple accused in Instagram axe-attack robbery plot remains jailed
A couple from Orange County accused of luring a man through Instagram before assaulting and robbing him will remain in jail for now, authorities said.
A couple from Orange County accused of luring a man through Instagram before assaulting and robbing him will remain in jail for now, authorities said.
Venezuelan in Florida describes Maduro capture, what's next for country
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and weapons-related charges in court on Monday. It comes days after President Donald Trump announced U.S. military forces had captured both of them in an overnight, covert operation.
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and weapons-related charges in court on Monday. It comes days after President Donald Trump announced U.S. military forces had captured both of them in an overnight, covert operation.
Eustis police search for white SUV in attempted abduction case
Police in Eustis are asking the public for help locating a white SUV after a man allegedly attempted to abduct a woman in broad daylight over the weekend.
Police in Eustis are asking the public for help locating a white SUV after a man allegedly attempted to abduct a woman in broad daylight over the weekend.
New experiment proves grass clippings are a leading threat to Indian River Lagoon health
Grass clippings are polluting the Indian River Lagoon. ORCA research shows they fuel algae blooms that destroy seagrass habitats. Here's what the research showed
Grass clippings are polluting the Indian River Lagoon. ORCA research shows they fuel algae blooms that destroy seagrass habitats. Here's what the research showed
Venezuelans in Central Florida watch Maduro's ouster with caution
Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty Monday to a sweeping set of federal charges in New York, marking his first public court appearance since his capture over the weekend and a dramatic fall from power for the longtime leader. In Central Florida, members of the Venezuelan diaspora said they do not expect immediate change for their nation, long gripped by political repression and economic collapse.
Venezuela’s former president Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty Monday to a sweeping set of federal charges in New York, marking his first public court appearance since his capture over the weekend and a dramatic fall from power for the longtime leader. In Central Florida, members of the Venezuelan diaspora said they do not expect immediate change for their nation, long gripped by political repression and economic collapse.
Lake Eola swans: 19 have died over span of weeks; all tested positive for Avian flu: City
Over the span of nearly three weeks, 19 swans and 2 wild birds have been found dead at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. The birds have tested positive for Avian influenza, the City of Orlando said in a news release on Monday afternoon.
Over the span of nearly three weeks, 19 swans and 2 wild birds have been found dead at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. The birds have tested positive for Avian influenza, the City of Orlando said in a news release on Monday afternoon.
13-year-old boy injured after firework explodes in hand, Orange County deputies say
The incident happened Saturday afternoon near an apartment complex on Clarcona Pointe Way in Orange County.
The incident happened Saturday afternoon near an apartment complex on Clarcona Pointe Way in Orange County.
Cow that escaped pen during storm returns to Flagler Estates home nearly two years later
Stella went missing in April 2024 after a tree damaged her pen during a storm.
Stella went missing in April 2024 after a tree damaged her pen during a storm.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Nicolás Maduro's leadership 'destructive'
During his Jan. 5 press conference in Sanderson, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opened with remarks following Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture, saying that Maduro "deserves to be brought to justice."
During his Jan. 5 press conference in Sanderson, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opened with remarks following Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture, saying that Maduro "deserves to be brought to justice."
Gov. Ron DeSantis: About 20K have been arrested statewide in immigration crackdown
The news conference is expected to begin at 10:30 a.m.
The news conference is expected to begin at 10:30 a.m.
Florida man dressed in red lace bra accused of hiding gun under prosthetic silicone breasts: ‘It was ugly’
A Florida man landed behind bars after Polk County deputies say he had a gun hidden under prosthetic silicone breasts while he was trespassing at a construction site.
A Florida man landed behind bars after Polk County deputies say he had a gun hidden under prosthetic silicone breasts while he was trespassing at a construction site.