Manatee rescued from storm drain recovers at SeaWorld Orlando: Could this have been prevented?

A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.

Speedweeks kicks off with NASCAR hauler parade in Daytona Beach
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Speedweeks officially began as the towering NASCAR haulers rolled into Daytona Beach for the annual hauler parade, signaling the start of race week ahead of the Daytona 500.

Brush fire in Volusia County burns 63 acres, shuts down State Road 40

A brush fire in Volusia County burned more than 63 acres and forced the closure of State Road 40 east of U.S. Highway 17, authorities said.

2 found dead at Ocala condominium complex
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Ocala police are investigating a double homicide at Marion Springs Condominiums on East Fort King Street.

Brush fire in Volusia County shuts down State Road 40
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A brush fire in Volusia County burned more than 63 acres and forced the closure of State Road 40 east of U.S. Highway 17, authorities said.

Person detained in search for Nancy Guthrie, as FBI releases new video
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A person has been detained for questioning in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities said, as newly recovered surveillance video shows a masked individual at her front door the morning she vanished.

Immigration attorneys detail Whipple Building visit in court filings

A group of civil rights attorneys have detailed their visit to the Whipple Federal Building used to hold detainees during Operation Surge in Minnesota.

Multiple shooting victims found dead at Sarasota home: Officials

Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have been in and out of the home for well over nine hours following a deadly shooting inside the Amberlea gated community on Tuesday.

Brush fire near Eustis burns 94 acres, evacuations lifted

Crews from Lake County Fire Rescue were dispatched at 12:02 p.m. to a brush fire near County Road 44A.

Tesla app helps track down suspect in domestic violence case, police say

Police in West Melbourne used vehicle technology to locate and arrest a man accused of domestic violence after the victim relied on a mobile app linked to his Tesla, authorities said.

Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error
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A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

Orlando begins Magnolia Avenue conversion to two-way traffic

Magnolia Avenue will soon be converted from a one-way corridor into a two-way road, part of the city’s broader effort to calm traffic and encourage pedestrian activity.

Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals

Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.

Tesla app helps police track down domestic violence suspect
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Police in West Melbourne used vehicle technology to locate and arrest a man accused of domestic violence after the victim relied on a mobile app linked to his Tesla, authorities said.

Disney Cruise Line unveils 2026 launch plans, summer 2027 itineraries
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Disney Cruise Line has announced a new slate of itineraries for 2026 and summer 2027, expanding its global reach with new destinations while continuing popular sailings from Florida and other U.S. ports. The Disney Wish, which currently sails from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas, will travel to Europe for the first time beginning next summer.