School board chair said he was threatened over warning to students
The chairman of the Brevard County School Board says he has received threats after sending a letter warning students they could face discipline for participating in planned walkouts at three high schools to protest immigration enforcement.
The chairman of the Brevard County School Board says he has received threats after sending a letter warning students they could face discipline for participating in planned walkouts at three high schools to protest immigration enforcement.
Thunder by the Bay festival returns to Sarasota
The Thunder by the Bay Music and Motor Festival is returning to Sarasota for its 28th annual event, featuring performances from rock and country acts including Night Ranger, 38 Special and headliner Montgomery Gentry.
The Thunder by the Bay Music and Motor Festival is returning to Sarasota for its 28th annual event, featuring performances from rock and country acts including Night Ranger, 38 Special and headliner Montgomery Gentry.
Orange County school board weighs e-bike restrictions after student crashes
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Massive roadway collapse in Lake County prompts sinkhole investigation
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Sea turtle rescue underway as cold-stunned animals arrive at Brevard Zoo
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
Girl, 11, arrested after written shooting threat at Florida middle school, deputies say
A middle school student in Flagler County was arrested after writing a school shooting threat on a bathroom wall, authorities said.
A middle school student in Flagler County was arrested after writing a school shooting threat on a bathroom wall, authorities said.
Eustis police identify person of interest in Ferran Park stabbing; suspect in custody
Eustis police said they are investigating an alleged stabbing at Ferran Park that occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday and had identified a person of interest in the case.
Eustis police said they are investigating an alleged stabbing at Ferran Park that occurred around 1 p.m. Tuesday and had identified a person of interest in the case.
Bahama Breeze is closing: Darden to shutter 14 locations, convert 14 others to different brands
After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.
After 30 years since opening its first Bahama Breeze restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, Darden Restaurants Inc. said it will permanently close 14 of the chain’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations to other concepts.
Cold-stunned sea turtles arrive at Brevard Zoo
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
As temperatures begin to rise after a recent freeze, the Brevard Zoo is working to rescue and treat dozens of cold-stunned sea turtles found along the Indian River Lagoon.
Orange County school board weighs e-bike restrictions
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Orange County Public Schools officials are considering new restrictions on student use of electric bikes after a series of recent crashes raised safety concerns near and on school campuses.
Residents seek answers as railroad tie fire raises health concerns
Marion County residents who live near the site of a massive fire involving creosote-soaked railroad ties remain concerned about lingering health risks and air quality around their homes.
Marion County residents who live near the site of a massive fire involving creosote-soaked railroad ties remain concerned about lingering health risks and air quality around their homes.
Nearly 50K pull string teething toys sold on Amazon recalled for choking, injury risk
CPSC said it is aware of 15 choking incidents related to the recalled teething toy.
CPSC said it is aware of 15 choking incidents related to the recalled teething toy.
NASA delays Artemis II moon mission after hydrogen leaks
NASA has postponed its Artemis II mission around the moon until at least March after engineers detected liquid hydrogen leaks during a critical launch rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, reviving issues that delayed the program’s first flight.
NASA has postponed its Artemis II mission around the moon until at least March after engineers detected liquid hydrogen leaks during a critical launch rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, reviving issues that delayed the program’s first flight.
Josh D'Amaro named next Walt Disney Company CEO
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the company’s Experiences division, as its next CEO. D’Amaro, 54, will succeed current CEO Bob Iger, who will retire later this year.
The Walt Disney Company has named Josh D’Amaro, who oversees the company’s Experiences division, as its next CEO. D’Amaro, 54, will succeed current CEO Bob Iger, who will retire later this year.
Road collapse in Groveland raises safety concerns
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Fears are growing in Groveland after a massive roadway collapse forced the closure of Empire Church Road, prompting safety concerns for nearby residents and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
Is the air safe? Dunnellon residents are wary after chemically treated rail ties ignite
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Though the mayor of Dunnellon said there are no air quality issues after chemically treated railroad ties caught fire Sunday morning, residents remain concerned about breathing in the air.
Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a mysterious blue light while preparing to land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Dunnellon Fire: Local state of emergency declared after thousands of creosote-treated rail ties removed
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
The city of Dunnellon, in Marion County, issued a local state of emergency after chemically treated railroad ties caught on fire over the weekend.
Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note claim prompts sheriff to release a statement
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.
NASA pushes Artemis II launch window to March
PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has pushed back a possible launch of the Artemis II moon mission to March after issues were encountered Monday during a test run at Kennedy Space Center. "Engineers pushed through several challenges during the two-day test and met many of the planned objectives," NASA said in Feb. 3 blog post.
PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA has pushed back a possible launch of the Artemis II moon mission to March after issues were encountered Monday during a test run at Kennedy Space Center. "Engineers pushed through several challenges during the two-day test and met many of the planned objectives," NASA said in Feb. 3 blog post.