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.
Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."
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.
2026 tax brackets vs. 2025: Here’s what’s changed, other things to know
Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.
Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.
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.
Man in custody after JD Vance's Ohio home damaged, Secret Service says
The vice president and his family were not in Ohio when the incident occurred early Monday morning.
The vice president and his family were not in Ohio when the incident occurred early Monday morning.
Ohio police smash sunroof, drag injured driver from burning car after rollover crash
Ohio police officers rescued a severely injured driver from a burning, overturned vehicle during a dramatic late-night rollover crash.
Ohio police officers rescued a severely injured driver from a burning, overturned vehicle during a dramatic late-night rollover crash.
US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court
The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.
The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.
Fort Worth woman kills uncle after he told her to start cooking: affidavit
The woman reportedly confessed to the stabbing, telling police she was angry with her uncle for locking her out of the house and telling her she needed to start cooking.
The woman reportedly confessed to the stabbing, telling police she was angry with her uncle for locking her out of the house and telling her she needed to start cooking.
Rep. Mike Lawler on Maduro capture: Law requires notifying Congress within 48 hours and President did that
Republican Congressional representative Mike Lawler says President Trump followed the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and notified Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
Republican Congressional representative Mike Lawler says President Trump followed the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and notified Congress within 48 hours of deploying armed forces in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
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.