Florida man angry over canceled surgery, smashed doctor's Tesla with hammer, deputies say

A Florida man who was upset that his surgery was canceled allegedly took a hammer and destroyed the windshield of his doctor's Tesla, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Veterans, military members can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford has a special ticket offer for veterans and members of the military in honor of Veterans Day.

Orphaned baby walrus in Alaska flown 4,800 miles to new home in Florida

A young, orphaned Pacific walrus found on a remote beach in northern Alaska has been rescued and brought more than 4,000 miles to Florida, where it's receiving care at SeaWorld Orlando.

Powerball jackpot hits $674 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $674 million after no one matched all six numbers during Wednesday night's drawing.

Driver hurt after dump truck overturns on Florida's Turnpike in Sumter County, FHP says

A dump truck driver was injured Thursday when his truck overturned after it was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on Florida's Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando weather: More pleasant weather before windy weekend

Another beautiful day across Central Florida, with plenty of sunshine in store as temperatures reach the low 80s.

Sumter County man sentenced to 100 years in prison for 2023 shooting

A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for an ambush shooting in Sumter County that left a victim with a gunshot wound to the back, prosecutors said.

Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson dies at 71

Country music star John Anderson has died at 71, his family said on social media Wednesday night.

Florida governor, U.S. Senate races tighten in latest poll from UNF

A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.

New poll shows close races for Florida governor, U.S. Senate
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Two major Florida races are competitive, according to a new University of North Florida poll, with Republican Byron Donalds leading Democrat David Jolly by 2 percentage points in the governor's race and Republican incumbent Ashley Moody leading Democrat Angie Nixon by 4 points in the U.S. Senate contest.

Orlando International Airport moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.

MCO moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida
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Orlando International Airport is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is working with federal and state partners to explore how these aircraft could operate safely alongside traditional commercial flights.

Dead hammerhead on Indian Harbour Beach points to alarming ocean trend

Researchers are trying to figure out why dead sharks keep washing ashore along Florida's east coast, including a hammerhead that recently turned up on Indian Harbour Beach. Sharks as a whole are struggling to survive and facing extinction if their numbers keep dwindling.

Daytona Beach considers pond fencing after deaths of 2 young boys

Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.

Daytona Beach considers pond fencing after child drownings
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Daytona Beach city commissioners are considering requiring fences or other barriers around retention ponds following the drowning deaths of two young boys at an apartment complex.

Dead sharks wash ashore along Florida's Space Coast as researchers investigate
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Researchers are investigating a series of hammerhead shark deaths along Florida's east coast, with at least 13 dead sharks reported washing ashore this year, including one recently found in Indian Harbour Beach.