Is it a sinkhole? Lake County closes Empire Church Road near S.R. 33 for 'significant roadway depression'

The Groveland Police Department announced around noon, Feb. 2, that Empire Church Road between Edgehill Drive and Bear Lake Road is closed due to a significant depression, measuring 90 feet wide, 200 feet long, and about 50 feet deep, in the road.

NASA works through issues during Artemis II dress rehearsal
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NASA teams worked through technical issues Monday as they conducted a high-stakes dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission at Kennedy Space Center, a critical test ahead of the planned crewed flight around the moon.

Freeze damages crops at Central Florida farms
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Back-to-back nights of hard freezes are taking a heavy toll on Central Florida farms, damaging crops and raising concerns about long-term losses for growers across the region.

Former Florida principal gets probation in underage house party case
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A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal was sentenced Monday to two years of probation after reaching a plea deal in a case involving an alleged underage drinking party at her home.

Florida freeze causes flooding, water outages at schools
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A prolonged cold snap in Florida caused flooding and water outages across multiple Central Florida school campuses, disrupting classes and forcing some students to relocate, officials said Monday.

Large depression cause road collapse in Lake County
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A stretch of Empire Church Road near Groveland was shut down Monday after a large depression opened in Lake County, forcing officials to close the roadway as crews investigated the cause.

Former Flagler paramedic James Melady receives 10-year prison sentence for ambulance sexual assault

A former Flagler County paramedic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was accused of sexually battering an unconscious woman in the back of an ambulance and filming the incident. 

Shooting at Louisiana Mardi Gras parade leaves multiple people injured: reports

Multiple people were reportedly injured in a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Most Saks OFF 5TH stores to close amid bankruptcy: Here’s where

Saks announced that the majority of its Saks OFF 5TH locations across the United States will now be closing, just weeks after a bankruptcy filing.

SWAT teams from Florida, New York, and Texas taking part in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026

Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.

13 displaced after fire breaks out at Winter Park apartments

Three people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out inside an apartment in Seminole County.