Tractor-trailer overturns, spills lumber onto Maitland road
A rollover crash in Maitland caused a large load of lumber to spill onto the road, according to fire rescue officials.
A rollover crash in Maitland caused a large load of lumber to spill onto the road, according to fire rescue officials.
3 sprayed with bear mace during pawn shop robbery attempt, police say
Orange City Police said two masked suspects attempted to rob the Value Pawn & Jewelry on Wednesday, May 14. The suspects allegedly broke a display case and then sprayed three employees with bear mace when confronted, police said. Two customers inside the store told police that they were also impacted by the mace spray. Police said the two suspected were at large. No descriptions or surveillance images were released.
Orange City Police said two masked suspects attempted to rob the Value Pawn & Jewelry on Wednesday, May 14. The suspects allegedly broke a display case and then sprayed three employees with bear mace when confronted, police said. Two customers inside the store told police that they were also impacted by the mace spray. Police said the two suspected were at large. No descriptions or surveillance images were released.
Florida man accused of secretly recording women in Winter Garden restroom
A 19-year-old man is accused of secretly recording women using the restroom at a business in Winter Garden, according to police.
A 19-year-old man is accused of secretly recording women using the restroom at a business in Winter Garden, according to police.
Sanford commissioners to buy zoo tickets for students as contribution to sloth recovery
Sanford city commissioners approved the purchase of dozens of student tickets to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden as a way to contribute to sloth recovery.
Sanford city commissioners approved the purchase of dozens of student tickets to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden as a way to contribute to sloth recovery.
Man accused of secretly recording women in Winter Garden restroom
A 19-year-old man is accused of secretly recording women inside a public restroom for weeks, according to police.
A 19-year-old man is accused of secretly recording women inside a public restroom for weeks, according to police.
Florida sloth import ban follows deaths tied to Sloth World
Florida wildlife officials have temporarily banned the import of wild sloths after dozens of deaths tied to Sloth World, a now-shuttered business linked to an Orange County warehouse.
Florida wildlife officials have temporarily banned the import of wild sloths after dozens of deaths tied to Sloth World, a now-shuttered business linked to an Orange County warehouse.
Woman breaks back in crowd surfing fall at Welcome To Rockville
A woman attending the Welcome to Rockville music festival says she fractured her back after falling while crowd surfing, an incident captured on video.
A woman attending the Welcome to Rockville music festival says she fractured her back after falling while crowd surfing, an incident captured on video.
Central Florida soldier found dead in Morocco after fall
A 19-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Central Florida who went missing during a training exercise in Morocco has been found dead, military officials said.
A 19-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Central Florida who went missing during a training exercise in Morocco has been found dead, military officials said.
Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon, signaling environmental recovery
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
UCF graduates boo commencement speaker over AI remarks
A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”
A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”
Staffing shortages leave Flagler Beach Fire Department with 5 firefighters
The Flagler Beach Fire Department is operating with just five personnel after a wave of resignations tied to issues with the former fire chief, officials said.
The Flagler Beach Fire Department is operating with just five personnel after a wave of resignations tied to issues with the former fire chief, officials said.
Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court
The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.
The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.
Teen dies days after e-scooter crash in Lake Nona community
A 14-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a pickup truck while riding an e-scooter in the Lake Nona area, authorities said.
A 14-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a pickup truck while riding an e-scooter in the Lake Nona area, authorities said.
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers
Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.
Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.
Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Florida fishing rule change impacts non-residents buying short-term licenses online
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is making changes to how non-residents get fishing licenses in Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is making changes to how non-residents get fishing licenses in Florida.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Florida man accused of blowing fentanyl at deputy during arrest
A Florida man is facing charges after authorities say he blew fentanyl powder toward a deputy during a traffic stop.
A Florida man is facing charges after authorities say he blew fentanyl powder toward a deputy during a traffic stop.
PA sex offender arrested in Florida, found living in makeshift hut in the woods
Joseph Mazzoni is a twice-convicted sex offender from Delaware County, according to officials. U.S. Marshals believe he was getting help living off the grid in Florida.
Joseph Mazzoni is a twice-convicted sex offender from Delaware County, according to officials. U.S. Marshals believe he was getting help living off the grid in Florida.
Officials warn of hot car dangers as Florida temperatures rise
Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.
Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.