Hurt manatee thriving after losing flipper
An amputated manatee named Southpaw is now receiving care from SeaWorld. Southpaw's flipper had to be amputated after she was tangled in a crab trap. A vigilant Titusville resident found her struggling through heavy debris in the Indian River Lagoon and reported her to wildlife officials.
An amputated manatee named Southpaw is now receiving care from SeaWorld. Southpaw's flipper had to be amputated after she was tangled in a crab trap. A vigilant Titusville resident found her struggling through heavy debris in the Indian River Lagoon and reported her to wildlife officials.
Watch: King Tide, rough waves rock ocean cruises
Strong waves and rough surf conditions across the east coast of Florida to the Bahamas are costing cruise passengers a smooth trip. Some cruise lines have had to make last minute changes to their pre-planned travel times. Matthew Gillespie, a recent cruise passenger for Utopia of the Seas shares his experience on the ship.
Strong waves and rough surf conditions across the east coast of Florida to the Bahamas are costing cruise passengers a smooth trip. Some cruise lines have had to make last minute changes to their pre-planned travel times. Matthew Gillespie, a recent cruise passenger for Utopia of the Seas shares his experience on the ship.
Waymo adding more cars, pickup locations in Orlando
Waymo, the company behind those driverless cars, is expanding its fleet in Orlando, adding more cars and traveling to more neighborhoods for pick ups and drop offs.
Waymo, the company behind those driverless cars, is expanding its fleet in Orlando, adding more cars and traveling to more neighborhoods for pick ups and drop offs.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Osceola deputy arrested for manhandling senior and lying
Joseph Billittier is accused of using excessive force on a woman while conducting a DUI arrest. He also is accused of lying about the victim hitting him. Billittier had his first court appearance on Oct. 28, 2026
Joseph Billittier is accused of using excessive force on a woman while conducting a DUI arrest. He also is accused of lying about the victim hitting him. Billittier had his first court appearance on Oct. 28, 2026
Florida Highway Patrol trooper hit, seriously hurt on SR 429 while guarding construction zone, FHP says
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was seriously hurt and flown to a nearby hospital after his vehicle was hit on State Road 429 Tuesday night in Orange County, according to FHP. The other driver was also hurt and taken to the hospital.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was seriously hurt and flown to a nearby hospital after his vehicle was hit on State Road 429 Tuesday night in Orange County, according to FHP. The other driver was also hurt and taken to the hospital.
Cybersecurity incident forces New Mexico hospital to turn away patients
A cybersecurity breach on a New Mexico hospital network prompted widespread ambulance diversions and forced emergency facilities to temporarily turn away patients seeking care.
A cybersecurity breach on a New Mexico hospital network prompted widespread ambulance diversions and forced emergency facilities to temporarily turn away patients seeking care.
Best and worst states for jobs, according to new data
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
A new report ranks the best states for jobs based on unemployment, job security, salary, benefits and more.
Video: Inmate caught in country club swamp after escaping jail
Michigan police said the inmate escaped through a door left propped open at the jail and fled to a swamp behind a country club.
Michigan police said the inmate escaped through a door left propped open at the jail and fled to a swamp behind a country club.
California labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96
California's iconic labor leader, Dolores Huerta, has died at the age of 96, her family said on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of community activism that her protégés say should last on because of how she led and trained them.
California's iconic labor leader, Dolores Huerta, has died at the age of 96, her family said on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of community activism that her protégés say should last on because of how she led and trained them.
ICON Park launches new passes for attractions, dining discounts
ICON Park has launched new passes that offer a way to save on attractions and dining at the entertainment complex.
ICON Park has launched new passes that offer a way to save on attractions and dining at the entertainment complex.
Florida man hurt, hit by truck while performing viral 'TikTok' roadside haircut stunt, police say
An 18-year-old man was seriously hurt when he was hit by a truck while allegedly getting a haircut while seated in the middle of the roadway in Ocala, allegedly part of a viral "TikTok" trend, according to the Ocala Police Department.Police later arrested the man and two others for violating a city ordinance.
An 18-year-old man was seriously hurt when he was hit by a truck while allegedly getting a haircut while seated in the middle of the roadway in Ocala, allegedly part of a viral "TikTok" trend, according to the Ocala Police Department.Police later arrested the man and two others for violating a city ordinance.
Two-time ‘Jeopardy!’ champion arrested on child porn charges while on probation: officials
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
Woman, 19, falls from motorcycle, hit by tractor-trailer on I-95, FHP says
A 19-year-old woman died Tuesday night after falling off a motorcycle on Interstate 95 and being hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 19-year-old woman died Tuesday night after falling off a motorcycle on Interstate 95 and being hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Suspect in custody after homicide in South Daytona, police say
A suspect is in custody after a homicide in South Daytona early Wednesday, according to the police department.
A suspect is in custody after a homicide in South Daytona early Wednesday, according to the police department.
Social Security November payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security November payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security November payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Flight attendant arrested in $25K sweepstakes scam targeting Florida senior
An American Airlines flight attendant faces multiple felony charges after investigators say she used her job-related travel privileges to help target an elderly Palm Coast woman in a $25,000 sweepstakes scam.
An American Airlines flight attendant faces multiple felony charges after investigators say she used her job-related travel privileges to help target an elderly Palm Coast woman in a $25,000 sweepstakes scam.
Osceola County deputy arrested, accused of excessive force against suspect he arrested
An Osceola County deputy has been arrested, accused of using "an unnecessary amount of force" when arresting a 67-year-old woman suspected of DUI, and then falsely alleging that she was the one who attacked him, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
An Osceola County deputy has been arrested, accused of using "an unnecessary amount of force" when arresting a 67-year-old woman suspected of DUI, and then falsely alleging that she was the one who attacked him, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Angie Nixon campaigns in Central Florida ahead of midterm
Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Florida's U.S. Senate Seat, campaigned in Kissimmee on Tuesday night, and was joined by U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Nixon hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.
Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Florida's U.S. Senate Seat, campaigned in Kissimmee on Tuesday night, and was joined by U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Nixon hopes to unseat Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.