New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.
Orlando approves temporary easing of historic preservation rules for downtown redevelopment
Orlando city commissioners approved a temporary moratorium on portions of the city’s historic preservation review process, a move supporters say will encourage redevelopment of long-vacant downtown buildings while critics warn it could put historic landmarks at risk.
Orlando city commissioners approved a temporary moratorium on portions of the city’s historic preservation review process, a move supporters say will encourage redevelopment of long-vacant downtown buildings while critics warn it could put historic landmarks at risk.
Seminole County weighs future of Lynx service as costs rise and Scout expands
Seminole County says it is paying more for Lynx transit services while operating fewer bus routes.
Seminole County says it is paying more for Lynx transit services while operating fewer bus routes.
Seminole County weighs future of Lynx service
Seminole County officials are exploring alternatives to the Lynx bus system, arguing that residents are paying more for public transportation services while receiving fewer routes and limited benefits.
Seminole County officials are exploring alternatives to the Lynx bus system, arguing that residents are paying more for public transportation services while receiving fewer routes and limited benefits.
Florida tightens sloth import rules after deaths linked to attraction
Florida wildlife officials have adopted new restrictions on the importation of sloths following the deaths of more than 50 animals connected to a failed Orlando attraction, a move conservationists say could help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Florida wildlife officials have adopted new restrictions on the importation of sloths following the deaths of more than 50 animals connected to a failed Orlando attraction, a move conservationists say could help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Teen charged as adult with felony murder in crash that killed elderly Ocala couple, police say
A 17-year-old has been arrested on a felony murder charge in connection with a deadly traffic crash last month.
A 17-year-old has been arrested on a felony murder charge in connection with a deadly traffic crash last month.
Snorkeler bitten by alligator on Rainbow River
A man is recovering after being bitten by an alligator while snorkeling in the Rainbow River, prompting wildlife officials to remind Floridians to remain vigilant around freshwater waterways during peak alligator activity.
A man is recovering after being bitten by an alligator while snorkeling in the Rainbow River, prompting wildlife officials to remind Floridians to remain vigilant around freshwater waterways during peak alligator activity.
Couple charged after allegedly threatening teen who drove daughter home
A Volusia County couple was arrested after allegedly threatening a 15-year-old boy with a gun and a knife after he drove their daughter home, authorities said.
A Volusia County couple was arrested after allegedly threatening a 15-year-old boy with a gun and a knife after he drove their daughter home, authorities said.
Federal report finds Surfside condo collapse began weeks before building fell
A federal investigation has concluded that the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, began weeks before the building came crashing down in June 2021, killing 98 people.
A federal investigation has concluded that the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, began weeks before the building came crashing down in June 2021, killing 98 people.
Winter Springs commissioner questions $427K tree removal bill
Winter Springs city officials are scrutinizing nearly $500,000 spent on tree removal and maintenance after questions were raised about the cost during a recent commission meeting.
Winter Springs city officials are scrutinizing nearly $500,000 spent on tree removal and maintenance after questions were raised about the cost during a recent commission meeting.
SpaceX tests Starfall cargo return capsule with launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, testing a new spacecraft designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX launched its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, testing a new spacecraft designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX to test Starfall cargo return capsule
SpaceX is set to launch its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, testing a new spacecraft designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX is set to launch its Starfall Demo mission Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, testing a new spacecraft designed to return cargo from low-Earth orbit.
Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial in Cocoa shooting
A legal case has come to a sudden halt after a Brevard County judge ruled that a 13-year-old boy indicted as an adult for first-degree felony murder is currently not competent to stand trial.
A legal case has come to a sudden halt after a Brevard County judge ruled that a 13-year-old boy indicted as an adult for first-degree felony murder is currently not competent to stand trial.
Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair
An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard.
An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard.
Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.
Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial
A 13-year-old charged with murder in the deadly shooting of a man in Cocoa has been ruled incompetent to stand trial, court records show.
A 13-year-old charged with murder in the deadly shooting of a man in Cocoa has been ruled incompetent to stand trial, court records show.
Parents accused of holding teen at gunpoint after daughter’s ride home, deputies say
A Florida mother and stepfather were arrested after allegedly threatening a teenage boy who had driven their daughter home from a party, authorities said.
A Florida mother and stepfather were arrested after allegedly threatening a teenage boy who had driven their daughter home from a party, authorities said.
Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says
Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated.
Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated.
Motorcyclist, 20, recalls hit-and-run crash, recovers from several broken bones
"What kind of person just hits someone and leaves?" That’s the question 20-year-old Jeremiah Wormus is asking as he faces a lengthy physical recovery following a June 15 motorcycle hit-and-run crash. Resting his arm in a black sling, Wormus told FOX 35’s Alexus Cleavenger that the collision left him with multiple broken bones—including fractures to his right tibia and fibula near his ankle, and several broken knuckles.
"What kind of person just hits someone and leaves?" That’s the question 20-year-old Jeremiah Wormus is asking as he faces a lengthy physical recovery following a June 15 motorcycle hit-and-run crash. Resting his arm in a black sling, Wormus told FOX 35’s Alexus Cleavenger that the collision left him with multiple broken bones—including fractures to his right tibia and fibula near his ankle, and several broken knuckles.
Sloth imports to Florida now require a new wildlife permit: FWC memo
Animal facilities in Florida that want to house and care for sloths will now have to file a special permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to import sloths into the state.
Animal facilities in Florida that want to house and care for sloths will now have to file a special permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to import sloths into the state.