Several sea turtle nests disturbed on the Space Coast over holiday weekend
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
Judge upholds Florida congressional map amid gerrymandering challenge
A Florida judge on Tuesday upheld the state’s current congressional map, rejecting arguments from voting rights groups that the districts were drawn to unfairly favor Republicans.
A Florida judge on Tuesday upheld the state’s current congressional map, rejecting arguments from voting rights groups that the districts were drawn to unfairly favor Republicans.
No beach driving changes planned after toddler’s death
Volusia County officials say there are no immediate plans to change beach driving rules after a 22-month-old girl was hit and killed over Memorial Day weekend.
Volusia County officials say there are no immediate plans to change beach driving rules after a 22-month-old girl was hit and killed over Memorial Day weekend.
Officials investigate tampered sea turtle nests on Cocoa Beach
Wildlife officials are investigating after four marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach, an act that violates Florida law.
Wildlife officials are investigating after four marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach, an act that violates Florida law.
Dusty Ray Spencer: Death warrant signed, execution date set
A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.
A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.
Judge sets trial date in deadly dog attack case after delays
A judge on Tuesday set an October trial date in the case tied to the fatal dog mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett, criticizing prosecutors for delays of more than a year after the child’s death.
A judge on Tuesday set an October trial date in the case tied to the fatal dog mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett, criticizing prosecutors for delays of more than a year after the child’s death.
Winter Park considers retail development along Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park officials are set to vote this week on a proposed retail and restaurant development along Fairbanks Avenue as part of the city’s broader redevelopment plans for the corridor connecting Interstate 4 to downtown.
Winter Park officials are set to vote this week on a proposed retail and restaurant development along Fairbanks Avenue as part of the city’s broader redevelopment plans for the corridor connecting Interstate 4 to downtown.
Disney launches new summer attractions at Florida parks
Walt Disney World on Tuesday rolled out a wave of new attractions and updates across its theme parks as part of its “Cool Kids Summer” promotion.
Walt Disney World on Tuesday rolled out a wave of new attractions and updates across its theme parks as part of its “Cool Kids Summer” promotion.
NASA unveils timeline for future moon base
NASA on Tuesday outlined plans for a long-term moon base that would support astronauts living and working on the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program.
NASA on Tuesday outlined plans for a long-term moon base that would support astronauts living and working on the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program.
Judge rejects more delays in FSU mass shooting case
A judge on Tuesday rejected another request to delay deadlines in the case against Phoenix Ikner, the man accused in last year’s deadly mass shooting at Florida State University.
A judge on Tuesday rejected another request to delay deadlines in the case against Phoenix Ikner, the man accused in last year’s deadly mass shooting at Florida State University.
Daytona Beach daycare teacher accused of child abuse
A daycare teacher in Daytona Beach has been fired and charged with child abuse following an investigation into an alleged incident involving a child at The Chiles Academy, police said.
A daycare teacher in Daytona Beach has been fired and charged with child abuse following an investigation into an alleged incident involving a child at The Chiles Academy, police said.
Florida hurricane season: Sen. Rick Scott talks preparation | FULL
Florida Sen. Rick Scott and the National Hurricane Center held a news conference on Tuesday, May 26, in Miami, where officials talked about how to prepare for the 2026 hurricane season. Officials reminded Floridians and tourists to prepare early for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts on June 1 and ends on November 30.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott and the National Hurricane Center held a news conference on Tuesday, May 26, in Miami, where officials talked about how to prepare for the 2026 hurricane season. Officials reminded Floridians and tourists to prepare early for the upcoming hurricane season, which starts on June 1 and ends on November 30.
Is 'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? Florida congressman speaks at ICE detention center
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
State leaders are addressing the rumored June closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz." A May 26 press conference comes before a tour of the facility.
Michael Millett: Judge urges speed in case where dog mauled child to death
A judge on Tuesday set an October trial date in the case involving the deadly dog mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett, while criticizing prosecutors over delays in the proceedings.
A judge on Tuesday set an October trial date in the case involving the deadly dog mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett, while criticizing prosecutors over delays in the proceedings.
Quarantine extended for sloths surrendered by Sloth World owner
The quarantine period has been extended to 90 days for six sloths surrendered by the owner of Sloth World, as Florida wildlife officials consider a permanent ban on importing wild sloths.
The quarantine period has been extended to 90 days for six sloths surrendered by the owner of Sloth World, as Florida wildlife officials consider a permanent ban on importing wild sloths.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been cleared to fly again after the Federal Aviation Administration concluded its investigation into an April launch failure that grounded the company for several weeks.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been cleared to fly again after the Federal Aviation Administration concluded its investigation into an April launch failure that grounded the company for several weeks.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been cleared to fly again after the Federal Aviation Administration concluded its investigation into an April launch failure that grounded the company for several weeks.
Sargassum seaweed piles up on Space Coast beaches
Large amounts of sargassum seaweed are washing onto beaches along Florida’s Space Coast, covering parts of Brevard County shorelines with thick, foul-smelling algae as researchers warn the problem could worsen through the summer.
Large amounts of sargassum seaweed are washing onto beaches along Florida’s Space Coast, covering parts of Brevard County shorelines with thick, foul-smelling algae as researchers warn the problem could worsen through the summer.
Woman killed in shooting in Apopka, deputies say
Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Monday evening in Apopka.
Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Monday evening in Apopka.
Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
FAA clears Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to fly again as company announces major Florida expansion
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been cleared to return to flight after a failed April mission grounded the company for several weeks.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has been cleared to return to flight after a failed April mission grounded the company for several weeks.