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Florida manatee deaths surge in 2025 with more than 600 found dead

Florida manatee deaths surge in 2025 with more than 600 found dead

More than 600 manatees were found dead in Florida in 2025, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

January 07, 2026 at 8:29 am EST

Man offered Eustis teen $300, grabbed her arm in attempted kidnapping, police say

Man offered Eustis teen $300, grabbed her arm in attempted kidnapping, police say

January 07, 2026 at 7:07 am EST

Orlando Halloween mass shooting suspect seeks new public defender

Orlando Halloween mass shooting suspect seeks new public defender

January 07, 2026 at 6:31 am EST

SR 417 reopens after morning crash near Oviedo

SR 417 reopens after morning crash near Oviedo

January 07, 2026 at 6:18 am EST

Warm and sunny Wednesday in Central Florida

Warm and sunny Wednesday in Central Florida

January 07, 2026 at 5:53 am EST

Governor DeSantis floats Florida prosecuting Maduro, but how realistic is it?

Governor DeSantis floats Florida prosecuting Maduro, but how realistic is it?

January 06, 2026 at 10:46 pm EST

New Florida bill proposes stricter voter ID rules and citizenship verification markings

New Florida bill proposes stricter voter ID rules and citizenship verification markings

January 06, 2026 at 8:36 pm EST

Top 10 issues to watch in Florida’s 2026 legislative session

Top 10 issues to watch in Florida’s 2026 legislative session

January 06, 2026 at 7:22 pm EST

Cape View Elementary faces possible closure

Cape View Elementary faces possible closure

January 06, 2026 at 7:04 pm EST

Eustis man arrested after teen reports attempted abduction caught on camera

Eustis man arrested after teen reports attempted abduction caught on camera

January 06, 2026 at 6:51 pm EST

Orange County’s Venezuelan population doubles; Community grapples with uncertainty

Eatonville’s 100-acre property comes closer to being owned by the Dr. Phillips Foundation

Judge shoots down SeaWorld duck ‘knockout’ lawsuit

Leesburg city commissioners announce the mayor for 2026

20-year-old killed, one seriously injured in high-speed fiery crash

Start your engines: 2026 speed season in Central Florida is near

Ocala woman arrested after intentionally crashing into vehicle with kids inside

American Airlines rolls out largest in-flight connectivity from any airline

Orlando armed home invasion suspect to remain behind bars

Applications for Casselberry’s Neighborhood Improvement Grant close soon

Florida judge rejects lawsuit filed over status of Alligator Alcatraz

Head of Florida domestic violence charity admits misuse of millions meant for shelters

New Volusia online permit guide streamlines the permitting process

Florida troopers ramp up focus on ‘Move Over’ law

Suspected drug dealer tries to run from Volusia County deputies on a scooter

Morning crash causes slowdowns on I-4 near Lake Mary

Florida no longer U.S. lightning strike capital

Man robs Summerfield Dollar General days after release from jail, deputies say

Men accused of armed home invasions to appear in Orlando courtroom

Man says car shot after argument with Checkers drive-thru employee in Winter Garden

Warner Bros. rejects Paramount’s proposal, sticks with Netflix deal

Ronald Reagan’s oldest son, Michael Reagan, dies

Declaration of Independence bobblehead set kicks off America’s 250th anniversary

Biographer Michael Schumacher dies

CDC says flu season is ‘moderately severe’ as cases hit 11M