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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
SpaceX gearing up for nighttime launch of OneWeb satellite mission from Florida

SpaceX gearing up for nighttime launch of OneWeb satellite mission from Florida

This is SpaceX's second launch for OneWeb.

January 8, 2023 12:07pm EST
TSA says 'emotional support' boa constrictor snake found in carry-on bag at Florida airport

TSA says 'emotional support' boa constrictor snake found in carry-on bag at Florida airport

The TSA said the snake is four feet long.

January 7, 2023 12:49pm EST
Orlando weather: Beautiful, sunny weekend ahead for Central Florida

Orlando weather: Beautiful, sunny weekend ahead for Central Florida

A quiet and pleasant weekend means no weather concerns!

January 7, 2023 8:34am EST
Mega Millions: Winning $1 million ticket sold in Florida; jackpot rises to $1.1 billion

Mega Millions: Winning $1 million ticket sold in Florida; jackpot rises to $1.1 billion

The jackpot for Tuesday is now the 3rd highest in U.S. history.

January 7, 2023 7:57am EST
Mount Dora murders: Person of interest in deaths of Florida couple back in Lake County

Mount Dora murders: Person of interest in deaths of Florida couple back in Lake County

A person of interest in the investigation into the murders of a Florida couple killed inside their Mount Dora retirement community home has been extradited from Georgia and returned to Lake County.

January 7, 2023 7:55am EST
Musical inspired by Orlando's reaction to Pulse production 'From Here'

Musical inspired by Orlando's reaction to Pulse production 'From Here'

A Central Florida artist is getting the opportunity to showcase his work in New York City. Donald Rupe is the man behind a production that focuses on how Orlando responded after the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. It is a musical called From Here.

January 7, 2023 7:54am EST
Florida's winningest high school football coach retiring after 52 years

Florida's winningest high school football coach retiring after 52 years

Bill Castle's name is synonymous with Lakeland High School football. He has been the head coach at the powerhouse program for 52 years, but recently announced he's retiring.

January 7, 2023 7:54am EST
Florida couple arrested for allegedly molesting 2-year-old, deputies said

Florida couple arrested for allegedly molesting 2-year-old, deputies said

A Florida man and woman are charged for allegedly sexually abusing a 2-year-old after the man's wife saw the evidence through text messages.

January 7, 2023 7:54am EST
Chick-fil-A investigating after customers subjected to ‘fraudulent activity’

Chick-fil-A investigating after customers subjected to ‘fraudulent activity’

On Friday, the Atlanta-based food chain told account holders it was investigating how “certain customers became subject to fraudulent activity.”

January 6, 2023 8:46pm EST
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