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Florida man accused of impersonating officer, stealing from elderly man at 7-Eleven: Deputies

Florida man accused of impersonating officer, stealing from elderly man at 7-Eleven: Deputies

A man was arrested after he allegedly impersonated a police officer and robbed an elderly man of his jewelry.

January 14, 2023 8:17am EST
Dairy Queen in Merritt Island to close after 58 years

Dairy Queen in Merritt Island to close after 58 years

"It's really hard," the owners said. "It's hard to be forced into retirement."

January 14, 2023 7:58am EST
Orlando weather: Blast of cold air to leave Floridians shivering in the 30s this weekend

Orlando weather: Blast of cold air to leave Floridians shivering in the 30s this weekend

A cold front is sweeping across the Florida peninsula on Friday bringing showers and isolated storms.

January 13, 2023 6:44pm EST
SpaceX delays next mission for U.S. Space Force from Florida this weekend

SpaceX delays next mission for U.S. Space Force from Florida this weekend

The Falcon Heavy rocket is scheduled to blast off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Sunday, Jan. 15.

January 13, 2023 11:02am EST
TIMELINE: Strong cold front to bring storms, chilly temperatures in the 30s and 40s to Central Florida

TIMELINE: Strong cold front to bring storms, chilly temperatures in the 30s and 40s to Central Florida

Get out the jackets: Frost is possible this weekend!

January 12, 2023 6:00pm EST
Peyton Hillis is off ventilator, 'on road to recovery' after saving kids from drowning, girlfriend says

Peyton Hillis is off ventilator, 'on road to recovery' after saving kids from drowning, girlfriend says

Hillis, 36, was reportedly at a beach in Pensacola, Florida when he saved his two children from drowning.

January 12, 2023 11:59am EST
Adorable! Rare manatee twins found at Blue Spring State Park in Florida

Adorable! Rare manatee twins found at Blue Spring State Park in Florida

The Save the Manatee Club says that have been tracking the mother, Estelle, and her visits to the park since 2019.

January 12, 2023 10:54am EST
WATCH: Giant python crosses road in Florida Everglades

WATCH: Giant python crosses road in Florida Everglades

A video of a gigantic Burmese python crossing a road in the Florida Everglades is stunning viewers – but many think the person taking the video should’ve run it over. 

January 12, 2023 10:46am EST
FEMA assistance deadline for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian is Thursday

FEMA assistance deadline for Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian is Thursday

Officials say people should apply for aid even if they were denied in the past.

January 12, 2023 6:41am EST
Killer whale found dead on Florida beach a first for Southeast, NOAA spokesperson says

Killer whale found dead on Florida beach a first for Southeast, NOAA spokesperson says

A 21-foot orca whale has died after officials said it stranded itself on a Flagler County Beach on Wednesday morning. 

January 12, 2023 5:29am EST
How donating blood could win you a trip to Super Bowl LVII

How donating blood could win you a trip to Super Bowl LVII

Anyone who makes a blood, platelet, or plasma donation through Jan. 31 with the American Red Cross will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to the big game at State Farm Stadium on Feb. 12.

January 11, 2023 9:22pm EST
Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

The FAA system that sends out important real-time flight hazards and restrictions to pilots suffered a nationwide outage on Wednesday, causing widespread flight disruptions.

January 11, 2023 5:41pm EST
Mega Millions: $3 million and $1 million tickets sold in Florida; jackpot climbs to $1.35 billion

Mega Millions: $3 million and $1 million tickets sold in Florida; jackpot climbs to $1.35 billion

The jackpot for Friday night is the second highest Mega Millions prize ever.

January 11, 2023 10:42am EST
FAA lifts ground stop on US flights after nationwide system failure; normal air traffic resumes

FAA lifts ground stop on US flights after nationwide system failure; normal air traffic resumes

The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the ground stop on all U.S. flights after a nationwide system failure. 

January 11, 2023 9:55am EST
Orlando weather: System to bring storms, chilly temperatures in the 30s and 40s to Central Florida

Orlando weather: System to bring storms, chilly temperatures in the 30s and 40s to Central Florida

High pressure will keep our weather calm and above seasonal through the middle of the week.

January 11, 2023 6:56am EST
TRON Lightcycle / Run gets opening date at Disney World's Magic Kingdom

TRON Lightcycle / Run gets opening date at Disney World's Magic Kingdom

TRON Lightcycle / Run will be one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.

January 10, 2023 1:09pm EST
Peyton Hillis 'needs as many prayers as he can get' after saving kids from drowning in Florida: report

Peyton Hillis 'needs as many prayers as he can get' after saving kids from drowning in Florida: report

Hillis, 36, was reportedly at a beach in Pensacola, Florida when he rescued two of his children from drowning on Wednesday.

January 10, 2023 10:38am EST
Florida school district bans book about real-life gay penguin relationship, citing Parental Rights law

Florida school district bans book about real-life gay penguin relationship, citing Parental Rights law

A central Florida school district has banned a book about a real-life same-sex penguin couple from its classrooms and school libraries, saying the book violates the state's Parental Rights in Education law that prohibits teachers from giving classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades K-3.

January 10, 2023 10:35am EST
Burger King is offering free fries for the next 6 months — how to get the deal

Burger King is offering free fries for the next 6 months — how to get the deal

Burger King recently extended its Frequent Fry’er promotion through June 30, 2023, the company said.

January 10, 2023 9:42am EST
Video: Florida sheriff says man with autism was holding knife before deputies Tased him

Video: Florida sheriff says man with autism was holding knife before deputies Tased him

The Brevard County Sheriff is defending his deputies after Tasing a man with autism who he said was holding a knife at the time. 

January 10, 2023 7:01am EST
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