New developments in disturbed Cocoa Beach sea turtle nests
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Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported. 

New study reveals which states have the best economies

This state topped the list as the strongest state economy, fueled by innovation, STEM talent and a thriving tech sector, according to new data.

Hurricane season guide 2026: What Florida residents need to know

Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.

Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99

Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE. 

Woman charged in deadly 2025 Seminole County crash

A woman has been arrested a year after a deadly crash in Seminole County left a man dead and three others injured, according to officials.

Volcano Bay Nights: What to know about Universal's after-hours event

Volcano Bay Nights, the after-hours, limited-capacity event transforms Universal's water park into a private tropical-themed party characters, live entertainment, snacks, rides and the 200-foot Krakatau volcano at the center of the activities.

VIDEO: Tropical funnel cloud spins in Melbourne
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Sunday afternoon, a tropical funnel cloud formed over Melbourne, Florida as showers and thunderstorms moved through. It did not touch the ground, but those who were in the area should have noticed strong, gusty winds. It happened between 3:09 and 3:13 p.m., according to officials. 

Teen girl accused of stabbing 3 horses while competing at national horse show

A teenage girl who was competing in a National Barrel Horse Association event in Las Vegas was arrested over the weekend after three horses were attacked with a sharp object.

ExxonMobil VP issues stark warning on energy prices in coming weeks

An Exxon chief is warning of skyrocketing energy prices as shareholders approved a plan for the company's corporate structure to relocate from New Jersey to Texas.

1 dead after shootout in Daytona Beach park, police say

Police said the shooting happened at Derbyshire Park in the area of Derbyshire Road when a man and a woman were approached by a man they didn't know.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories

Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories.

Florida man accused of driving 105 mph with 5-year-old child in car

A Volusia County man was arrested after deputies said he drove more than 100 mph through traffic with a 5-year-old child in his vehicle and near a school bus carrying children.