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Marine researchers have identified a new species of manta ray off the coast of Florida, marking only the third known manta ray species in the world.

An Orlando-area lawmaker took the witness stand Wednesday in a lawsuit that could determine the future of a controversial aviation facility in the Everglades, known by critics as ?Alligator Alcatraz.? State Rep. Anna Eskamani testified in federal court as environmental groups push to temporarily shut down the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport while their lawsuit plays out.

The Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster is coming to the United States for the first time, with the event taking place in Altamonte Springs next month.

State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida?s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.

Two environmental groups, Friends of the Everglades and the Center for Biological Diversity, have accused both federal and state agencies of violating environmental laws at Alligator Alcatraz. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has the latest information.

Miss United States 2024, Lindsey Langston, filed a report with the Columbia County Sheriff?s Office accusing Rep. Cory Mills of threatening to release explicit images and videos following their breakup. FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith has the latest information.

A Palm Coast woman, posing as a registered nurse at AdventHealth, was arrested after officials discovered she wasn't actually licensed. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns learns more about how this woman ended up treating 4,486 patients without the proper qualifications.

A Florida woman was arrested on multiple neglect charges after deputies found her teenage child and seven dogs living in squalid conditions while she vacationed in Las Vegas, authorities said.

Five soldiers have been shot during an active shooter incident at Georgia's Fort Stewart. Authorities announced on Facebook that Fort Stewart Commander Colonel William "Gabe" Weaver had issued a lockdown for the base and the Wright and Evans Army Airfield. Shortly before 2 p.m., the area was given the all-clear. Army officials say there is no active threat to the community at this time.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly held a new conference on Wednesday about 29-year-old Autumn Bardisa. She was arrested Tuesday for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and providing medical care to over 4,400 patients at a Flagler County hospital without a valid license, deputies said.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Sen. Ashley Moody were in Hillsborough County on Wednesday morning ?to highlight legislative successes expanding school choice in Florida and nationwide.?

As Seminole County students return to school, the district is prioritizing safety, particularly online threats, with support from law enforcement. Captain Ron Shaw, from the "School Safety Team" at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office weighs in.

Three people were injured during a shooting early Wednesday morning in Orange County, officials say. Based on the investigation, deputies say the shooting occurred in the 6000 block of Park Hamilton Boulevard in Pine Hills.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne confirmed on Tuesday morning that a weak and short-lived tornado touched down in Osceola County on Monday night, as strong thunderstorms swept through Central Florida. Tornadoes are typically given a 1-5 rating ? the Enhanced Fujita Scale ? but for this tornado, the NWS said it was unable to give a rating due to limited access to where the tornado is believed to have briefly touched down.