Rescuers pull 11 plane crash survivors from ocean off Florida coast
Eleven people were rescued from the ocean after a plane crashed about 80 miles off the coast of Melbourne, authorities said.
Eleven people were rescued from the ocean after a plane crashed about 80 miles off the coast of Melbourne, authorities said.
Florida halts sloth imports after deaths linked to Orlando facility
Florida wildlife officials have issued a temporary statewide ban on importing wild sloths following the deaths of dozens of animals tied to an Orlando-area facility, authorities said.
Florida wildlife officials have issued a temporary statewide ban on importing wild sloths following the deaths of dozens of animals tied to an Orlando-area facility, authorities said.
Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.
Anna Kepner update: September jury trial date for stepbrother accused of killing teen girl
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.
A trial date for a Florida teen accused of killing his stepsister while on family vacation has been moved to September.
U.S. airmen conduct water rescue of 11 people stranded in Florida plane crash
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
The 920th Rescue Wing with Air Force Reserve Command was alerted to a plane crash including several victims on Tuesday afternoon, about 80 miles from Melbourne. The crew located all the 11 crash victims were on a single raft and worked to extract them to safety.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Alligator Alcatraz
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the future of Alligator Alcatraz amid reports that the immigration detention facility is set to close.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the future of Alligator Alcatraz amid reports that the immigration detention facility is set to close.
U.S. Pararescuemen rescue 11 in plane crash off Florida cost near Melbourne | FULL
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
After receiving information about a possible downed aircraft, U.S. airmen conducted a rescue mission off the coast, near Melbourne. Eleven patients were rescue and transported to care.
'Youthful offender sentences' in case of Marcus Anderson | FULL
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Monique Worrell defended the decision by pointing to Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law in the case of Marcus Anderson. She explained that because Anderson could have used this law as a legal defense, it made the outcome of a jury trial unpredictable.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Monique Worrell defended the decision by pointing to Florida’s "Stand Your Ground" law in the case of Marcus Anderson. She explained that because Anderson could have used this law as a legal defense, it made the outcome of a jury trial unpredictable.
FWC: Executive order coming to ban sloth imports to Florida
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando. FWC said it was also going to review the rules and regulations for Class III animal licenses, which sloths fall under, to see if changes need to be made. The Class III license has been questioned after the mass sloth deaths at Sloth World because, legally, the owners were not required to report the sloth deaths – only if sloths had bitten someone or escaped. FWC Executive Director Roger A. Young made the announced during Wednesday's FWC meeting.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando. FWC said it was also going to review the rules and regulations for Class III animal licenses, which sloths fall under, to see if changes need to be made. The Class III license has been questioned after the mass sloth deaths at Sloth World because, legally, the owners were not required to report the sloth deaths – only if sloths had bitten someone or escaped. FWC Executive Director Roger A. Young made the announced during Wednesday's FWC meeting.
Severe Weather, rain, hail in Seminole, Orange counties
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
A storm moved through Seminole and Orange counties on May 12, 2026 at 10 MPH, bringing heavy rain and hail.
Parents, students upset teacher was not reappointed
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
The big question Millennium Middle School parents have is: how do you not re-sign the Teacher of the Year? On Tuesday night, the Seminole County School District finally had the chance to answer that question.
11 survive plane crash off Florida coast
Eleven people survived after a small plane crashed into the ocean off Florida’s east coast, with rescuers calling the outcome rare and remarkable.
Eleven people survived after a small plane crashed into the ocean off Florida’s east coast, with rescuers calling the outcome rare and remarkable.
Family questions sentence in teen’s killing as officials trade blame
A political firestorm swirls in Central Florida as State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier trade blame over a plea deal that will allow a convicted killer to walk free in just four years. The controversy centers on the death of 17-year-old Gabriel Cortez, who was shot and killed in 2024.
A political firestorm swirls in Central Florida as State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier trade blame over a plea deal that will allow a convicted killer to walk free in just four years. The controversy centers on the death of 17-year-old Gabriel Cortez, who was shot and killed in 2024.
11 survive small plane crash off Florida coast, near Melbourne: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday assisted in the rescue of passengers after a small plane crashed about 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida.
Pregnant hiker, partner, 3 dogs rescued after heat exhaustion on Florida trail
A pregnant woman, a man and three dogs were rescued in a remote area of the Juniper Prairie Wilderness after suffering signs of heat exhaustion, authorities said.
A pregnant woman, a man and three dogs were rescued in a remote area of the Juniper Prairie Wilderness after suffering signs of heat exhaustion, authorities said.
Spirit Airlines travelers struggling to recover luggage, refunds
Travelers affected by recent disruptions involving Spirit Airlines say they are struggling to recover lost luggage and obtain refunds, with some facing long waits and limited communication.
Travelers affected by recent disruptions involving Spirit Airlines say they are struggling to recover lost luggage and obtain refunds, with some facing long waits and limited communication.
Pregnant woman rescued after emergency in Ocala National Forest
A pregnant woman suffering from heat-related illness was rescued from the Ocala National Forest after becoming stranded on a trail, authorities said.
A pregnant woman suffering from heat-related illness was rescued from the Ocala National Forest after becoming stranded on a trail, authorities said.
Rescued sloths remain critical as calls grow for oversight
Ten sloths rescued from a troubled Central Florida attraction are still fighting for their lives, with one in critical condition as lawmakers push for changes to prevent similar cases.
Ten sloths rescued from a troubled Central Florida attraction are still fighting for their lives, with one in critical condition as lawmakers push for changes to prevent similar cases.
New concerns for homeowners living next to rodent-infested house
Residents on Atlantic Avenue say they are living through a "public health crisis" as a condemned "house of horrors" continues to swarm with rats, even as news of a deadly rodent-borne virus makes national headlines.
Residents on Atlantic Avenue say they are living through a "public health crisis" as a condemned "house of horrors" continues to swarm with rats, even as news of a deadly rodent-borne virus makes national headlines.
Mount Dora firefighters train for parking garage vehicle fires
Firefighters in Mount Dora conducted training exercises Tuesday inside the city’s downtown parking garage to prepare for vehicle fires in enclosed spaces.
Firefighters in Mount Dora conducted training exercises Tuesday inside the city’s downtown parking garage to prepare for vehicle fires in enclosed spaces.