Trump: US strikes Venezuela, captures Nicolás Maduro, his wife
President Donald Trump announced Saturday morning that U.S. military forces conducted a covert military operation overnight in Venezuela, launching strikes on military targets and capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Both have been flown to New York to face charges, officials said. Trump released a photo of Maduro after his capture on his social media platforms.
President Donald Trump announced Saturday morning that U.S. military forces conducted a covert military operation overnight in Venezuela, launching strikes on military targets and capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Both have been flown to New York to face charges, officials said. Trump released a photo of Maduro after his capture on his social media platforms.
Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Cold snap sends manatees to Florida springs for winter warmth
A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Spring State Park.
A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Spring State Park.
Florida bear hunt reignites debate as conservationists push for federal protection
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
Cold snap sends manatees to Florida springs for winter warmth
A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Springs State Park, where water temperatures remain a steady 72 degrees year-round.
A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Springs State Park, where water temperatures remain a steady 72 degrees year-round.
Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Central Florida Zoo offers discounts through electronics recycling
Central Florida residents looking to dispose of old electronics safely got an added incentive this weekend at the Central Florida Zoo. The zoo hosted a special electronics recycling event, inviting the public to drop off items such as old televisions, computer,s and monitors for proper recycling. In return, participants received a 25% discount on up to four zoo admission tickets.
Central Florida residents looking to dispose of old electronics safely got an added incentive this weekend at the Central Florida Zoo. The zoo hosted a special electronics recycling event, inviting the public to drop off items such as old televisions, computer,s and monitors for proper recycling. In return, participants received a 25% discount on up to four zoo admission tickets.
Family shaken after gunfire strikes home on New Year’s Day
A family in an Orange County neighborhood says they are afraid to stay inside their home after waking up to bullet holes discovered on New Year’s Day, authorities said.
A family in an Orange County neighborhood says they are afraid to stay inside their home after waking up to bullet holes discovered on New Year’s Day, authorities said.
Former Orlando police officer killed in family dispute, police say
A former Orlando police officer was shot and killed late Thursday during a family dispute, authorities said, and a suspect was arrested hours later following a traffic stop in Central Florida.
A former Orlando police officer was shot and killed late Thursday during a family dispute, authorities said, and a suspect was arrested hours later following a traffic stop in Central Florida.
Florida sex offender accused of kidnapping 11-year-old boy
A 60-year-old convicted sex offender has been arrested and charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and holding him against his will for several days, authorities in northeast Florida said.
A 60-year-old convicted sex offender has been arrested and charged with kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and holding him against his will for several days, authorities in northeast Florida said.
Families frustrated with short sentences for suspects in murders of 2 teens in vape pen robbery
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Brevard County families in a 2024 vape robbery and murder said justice wasn’t served for their lost loved ones.
Families grieve again after sentencing in killing of 2 Florida teens
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Families of two teens killed while trying to sell vape pens say they are reliving their loss after the sentencing of the suspects, calling the punishment unjust and painful.
Woman killed after being struck by truck in Cocoa, police say
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
A woman was killed Friday afternoon after she was struck by a truck while walking along Brevard Avenue in Cocoa, according to police. Investigators said the crash happened earlier in the day as the woman was on the sidewalk in the Cocoa Village area.
Man hospitalized after fire incident in Seminole County wood
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Longwood police officers said a man was hospitalized after a fire-related emergency on Thursday night. Officers said the incident happened around 7:30 p.m. along West Warren Ave., where the man had started a fire in a wooded area and was injured as a result.
Post-holiday travel rush peaks at Orlando International Airport
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
The post-holiday travel rush is in full swing at Orlando International Airport, where nearly 200,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal over the next three days. Airport officials say Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be the busiest days of the travel period, with Saturday projected to be the peak.
Florida's minimum wage goes up this year: Here's when and how much
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Some Florida workers will get a small bump in their pay later this year.
Central Florida family welcomes New Year's baby
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's. One central Florida family says it is like icing on the birthday cake, welcoming the very first Central Florida baby of the year. Tara Williams explains the moment she and her partner, Dontray Smith, realized their New Year’s celebrations would be different than they expected.
It's special to have a baby any day, but it’s extra special to have it on New Year's. One central Florida family says it is like icing on the birthday cake, welcoming the very first Central Florida baby of the year. Tara Williams explains the moment she and her partner, Dontray Smith, realized their New Year’s celebrations would be different than they expected.
Celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve sends bullet into family’s bed
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
What deputies described as celebratory gunfire ringing out at midnight on New Year’s Eve turned into a near-fatal incident for a Volusia County family after bullets tore through their home, including one that landed beneath a pillow where parents and their young child were sleeping.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II, SpaceX missions loom
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
Florida tourism inches up in Q3 as Canadian travel continues to fall
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.
Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.