Push for tighter regulations after sloth deaths at Florida facility
Two weeks after 13 sloths were rescued from a Central Florida warehouse connected to Sloth World, animal experts are calling for stricter regulations and possible criminal accountability following the deaths of several animals.
Two weeks after 13 sloths were rescued from a Central Florida warehouse connected to Sloth World, animal experts are calling for stricter regulations and possible criminal accountability following the deaths of several animals.
Florida teen hurt after 'beef' between students leads to bus stop attack: Affidavit
A Florida teen, 16, is recovering from a bus stop ambush that left him with swollen eyes and multiple lacerations, police say. 11 individuals—seven of them as adults— are now charged after a 30-second video captured the group kicking and stomping the 16-year-old.
A Florida teen, 16, is recovering from a bus stop ambush that left him with swollen eyes and multiple lacerations, police say. 11 individuals—seven of them as adults— are now charged after a 30-second video captured the group kicking and stomping the 16-year-old.
11 high school students charged after teen attacked at bus stop
Eleven Wekiva High School students are facing charges after police said a 16-year-old boy was beaten at a bus stop in Ocoee. Investigators said the attack began as a fight between two students before escalating into a group assault.
Eleven Wekiva High School students are facing charges after police said a 16-year-old boy was beaten at a bus stop in Ocoee. Investigators said the attack began as a fight between two students before escalating into a group assault.
Delta worker killed at Orlando airport in jet bridge accident
A Delta Air Lines worker was killed in an accident involving ground equipment and a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport, authorities said Friday.
A Delta Air Lines worker was killed in an accident involving ground equipment and a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport, authorities said Friday.
Florida man faked blindness to collect nearly $245,000 in VA benefits, feds say
Federal prosecutors say a Florida man fraudulently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in veterans disability benefits by falsely claiming he was legally blind, federal prosecutors said.
Federal prosecutors say a Florida man fraudulently collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in veterans disability benefits by falsely claiming he was legally blind, federal prosecutors said.
Trapped at the fuel pump: One person hospitalized after crash at Sam's Club gas station
Two people were pinned between a vehicle and a fuel pump after a car crash at a Sam's Club gas station.
Two people were pinned between a vehicle and a fuel pump after a car crash at a Sam's Club gas station.
Orlando Commissioner Sheehan on Lake Eola swans | Full
Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Friday, May 8, to talk about the future of the swans at Lake Eola Park. The program is being paused indefinitely and the swans will be rehomed to various FWC-approved facilities. This comes after several swans died from avian flu, as well as the upcoming construction at lake Eola Park.
Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Friday, May 8, to talk about the future of the swans at Lake Eola Park. The program is being paused indefinitely and the swans will be rehomed to various FWC-approved facilities. This comes after several swans died from avian flu, as well as the upcoming construction at lake Eola Park.
3 hidden cameras found in public Winter Park bathroom, police say
Three hidden cameras were found in a bathroom in Winter Park and likely recorded dozens of people, unknowingly, over a span of nearly five weeks, the Winter Park Police Department said. Police have arrested 19-year-old Nicolas Sebastian Esparza, a law student at Barry University, under suspicion of digital voyeurism. Authorities said they've identified dozens of victims so far, but believe there are several others who were captured on camera and have not yet been identified.
Three hidden cameras were found in a bathroom in Winter Park and likely recorded dozens of people, unknowingly, over a span of nearly five weeks, the Winter Park Police Department said. Police have arrested 19-year-old Nicolas Sebastian Esparza, a law student at Barry University, under suspicion of digital voyeurism. Authorities said they've identified dozens of victims so far, but believe there are several others who were captured on camera and have not yet been identified.
Orlando's swans at Lake Eola Park to be rehomed; program suspended after avian flu deaths, construction
Orlando will begin rehoming its swans from Lake Eola Park as soon as this weekend, following the deaths of many from avian flu, and upcoming construction at the park.
Orlando will begin rehoming its swans from Lake Eola Park as soon as this weekend, following the deaths of many from avian flu, and upcoming construction at the park.
3 hidden cameras found in Winter Park bathroom; dozens of victims recorded, police say
Three hidden cameras were found in a bathroom in Winter Park and likely recorded dozens of people, unknowingly, over a span of nearly five weeks, the Winter Park Police Department said.
Three hidden cameras were found in a bathroom in Winter Park and likely recorded dozens of people, unknowingly, over a span of nearly five weeks, the Winter Park Police Department said.
Moms can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo on Mother's Day
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating mothers with a special offer on admission.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating mothers with a special offer on admission.
SeaWorld Orlando adds animal, drone shows to Electric Ocean lineup
Electric Ocean, SeaWorld's summer event, returns to the park in June with DJ parties, fireworks, animal shows, and a new drone show.
Electric Ocean, SeaWorld's summer event, returns to the park in June with DJ parties, fireworks, animal shows, and a new drone show.
Delta worker dies after tug hits jet bridge at Orlando International Airport, officials say
A Delta worker died after a tug hit a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport on Thursday, according to officials.
A Delta worker died after a tug hit a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport on Thursday, according to officials.
Parents demand answers after 2 Marion County school bus incidents in less than a week
Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a deadly crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.
Parents in Marion County are raising concerns about school bus safety after two serious incidents involving buses occurred within a week, including a deadly crash and a bus running a red light with children on board.
Restoration of life-saving rings along Cocoa Beach drags on amid legal battle, recent drownings
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
City leaders in Cocoa Beach met this week to discuss beach safety concerns following the removal of life-saving rings from local beaches because of an ongoing lawsuit.
Rolling Loud comes to Orlando: Lineup, tickets, parking
Rolling Loud, known as the world’s largest hip-hop festival, is making its Orlando debut this weekend at Camping World Stadium.
Rolling Loud, known as the world’s largest hip-hop festival, is making its Orlando debut this weekend at Camping World Stadium.
Cyberattack on Canvas app exposes data used by Central Florida schools
A cyberattack on the widely used Canvas learning platform has compromised data tied to thousands of school districts, including several in Central Florida, officials said.
A cyberattack on the widely used Canvas learning platform has compromised data tied to thousands of school districts, including several in Central Florida, officials said.
Cocoa Beach weighs return of life-saving rings
Residents are calling for safety changes after three people drowned in less than three weeks, as a dispute over life-saving equipment continues to play out in court.
Residents are calling for safety changes after three people drowned in less than three weeks, as a dispute over life-saving equipment continues to play out in court.
11 arrested after search warrant at St. Cloud home, police say
Eleven people were arrested Thursday morning after police served a search warrant at a St. Cloud home described by authorities as a nuisance property.
Eleven people were arrested Thursday morning after police served a search warrant at a St. Cloud home described by authorities as a nuisance property.
Over 30 Zebu cattle 'severely emaciated': Florida woman, property owner, arrested
A Lake County woman is accused of animal cruelty after over 30 Zebu cattle were found to be severely malnourished with their ribs and spine visible on her property.
A Lake County woman is accused of animal cruelty after over 30 Zebu cattle were found to be severely malnourished with their ribs and spine visible on her property.