Sanford commissioners to buy zoo tickets for students as contribution to sloth recovery

Sanford city commissioners approved the purchase of dozens of student tickets to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden as a way to contribute to sloth recovery.

Florida sloth import ban follows deaths tied to Sloth World
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Florida wildlife officials have temporarily banned the import of wild sloths after dozens of deaths tied to Sloth World, a now-shuttered business linked to an Orange County warehouse.

Woman breaks back in crowd surfing fall at Welcome To Rockville
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A woman attending the Welcome to Rockville music festival says she fractured her back after falling while crowd surfing, an incident captured on video.

Central Florida soldier found dead in Morocco after fall
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A 19-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Central Florida who went missing during a training exercise in Morocco has been found dead, military officials said.

Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon, signaling environmental recovery

Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.

UCF graduates boo commencement speaker over AI remarks

A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”

Staffing shortages leave Flagler Beach Fire Department with 5 firefighters

The Flagler Beach Fire Department is operating with just five personnel after a wave of resignations tied to issues with the former fire chief, officials said.

Teen dies days after e-scooter crash in Lake Nona community

A 14-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a pickup truck while riding an e-scooter in the Lake Nona area, authorities said.

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon
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Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.

PA sex offender arrested in Florida, found living in makeshift hut in the woods

Joseph Mazzoni is a twice-convicted sex offender from Delaware County, according to officials. U.S. Marshals believe he was getting help living off the grid in Florida.

Officials warn of hot car dangers as Florida temperatures rise
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Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.

Remarks on AI receive boos from UCF grads during commencement
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A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”

Orlando teen critically injured in Lake Nona e-scooter crash
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Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.

Staffing shortages leave Flagler Beach Fire Department
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The Flagler Beach Fire Department is operating with just five personnel after a wave of resignations tied to issues with the former fire chief, officials said.

Florida man blows fentanyl into air at deputy to eliminate evidence, sheriff's office says

A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.

Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center may close: Report
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A controversial migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades could shut down as soon as next month due to high operating costs, according to a report by The New York Times.