STRANGE FLORIDA
‘Thought it was gunshots:’ Propane cannons used to scare birds at Lake County blueberry farm spark complaints
Read full article: ‘Thought it was gunshots:’ Propane cannons used to scare birds at Lake County blueberry farm spark complaintsJennifer Newmons reached out to News 6 after she called the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and found out the actual noise is coming from a nearby blueberry farm that uses the noise from propane cannons to scare away birds.
Florida woman runs over another woman after seeing her with estranged husband, deputies say
Read full article: Florida woman runs over another woman after seeing her with estranged husband, deputies sayA Florida woman on probation struck a woman with her vehicle and ran her over after seeing the victim walking with her estranged husband, according to sheriff’s officials.
Orlando woman ‘lost entire nipple’ after surgery by unlicensed Miami doctor, prosecutors say
Read full article: Orlando woman ‘lost entire nipple’ after surgery by unlicensed Miami doctor, prosecutors sayManuel Lazzaro practiced cosmetic surgery at the same facility where another doctor was arrested last month, accused of performing surgeries while being unlicensed.
‘Wicked Wonderland:’ Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police say
Read full article: ‘Wicked Wonderland:’ Central Florida woman arrested after selling human bones in curio store, police sayA Deltona woman was placed in handcuffs this week after police found human bones among her wares at an Orange City curio shop.
Florida elementary student takes alcohol to school, shares with classmates, prompting emergency call, district says
Read full article: Florida elementary student takes alcohol to school, shares with classmates, prompting emergency call, district saysFirst responders were called out to an Orange County elementary school after staff learned a student brought alcohol to the campus and shared it with other students on Friday.
Florida assistant principal forced student to rub her feet, called him ‘Sexy Chocolate,’ deputies say
Read full article: Florida assistant principal forced student to rub her feet, called him ‘Sexy Chocolate,’ deputies sayAn assistant principal of a middle school in Poinciana has been arrested on allegations that she behaved inappropriately with a 13-year-old student.
Florida teacher loses job for calling student by ‘preferred’ name
Read full article: Florida teacher loses job for calling student by ‘preferred’ nameThousands are signing a petition to try to help a teacher get her job back at Satellite High School. Brevard Public Schools said it isn’t renewing Melissa Calhoun’s contract for next year because she called a student by the name they wanted to be called by, not their legal name.
Florida man found living with decomposing body of his 92-year-old mother, police say
Read full article: Florida man found living with decomposing body of his 92-year-old mother, police sayA Florida man was arrested Monday after police found him living with his mother’s decomposing body, officials said.
This is the largest McDonald’s in Florida — and the world. Here’s a look inside
Read full article: This is the largest McDonald’s in Florida — and the world. Here’s a look insideThere are thousands of McDonald’s restaurants. But the largest can be found right here in the Sunshine State — and it packs some pretty neat features.
‘I was terrified:’ Florida boy describes being held at gunpoint because he was backyard fishing
Read full article: ‘I was terrified:’ Florida boy describes being held at gunpoint because he was backyard fishingA 15-year-old boy says he's still shaken up over a fishing incident in a Florida woman's backyard.
‘Blow their heads off:’ Florida woman held 2 boys at gunpoint over backyard fishing, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Blow their heads off:’ Florida woman held 2 boys at gunpoint over backyard fishing, deputies sayVideo of the incident shows her yelling at the boys, claiming she had a right to "protect my property and my house."
‘Trust the science:’ Road made of radioactive waste coming to Central Florida. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘Trust the science:’ Road made of radioactive waste coming to Central Florida. Here’s whyOn a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
This is the most haunted place in Florida — and among the scariest in the world
Read full article: This is the most haunted place in Florida — and among the scariest in the worldWith a history stretching back to the 19th century, this lighthouse was picked as the fifth-most "haunted hotspot" in the world.
Self-proclaimed ‘doctor’ who performed surgeries in Florida wasn’t licensed, deputies say
Read full article: Self-proclaimed ‘doctor’ who performed surgeries in Florida wasn’t licensed, deputies sayMiami-Dade deputies said Wilson Muñoz Suarez — known to patients as Dr. Wilson Muñoz — had no right to perform any procedures in Florida, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
One of Florida’s top Airbnbs can be found in this state forest. Would you stay here?
Read full article: One of Florida’s top Airbnbs can be found in this state forest. Would you stay here?This week, Airbnb unveiled some of the most wishlisted properties in every state — including one right here in Central Florida.
21-year-old angry at father drives dad’s car into ocean at Florida beach, police say
Read full article: 21-year-old angry at father drives dad’s car into ocean at Florida beach, police sayJacksonville Beach Police said a 21-year-old man drove his father’s car into the ocean because he was angry with him, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
This massive Florida tower hides a tragic story. Have you heard about it?
Read full article: This massive Florida tower hides a tragic story. Have you heard about it?Drivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.
PHOTOS: Tiffany earrings ‘recovered’ after man swallowed them following theft at Mall at Millenia, police say
Read full article: PHOTOS: Tiffany earrings ‘recovered’ after man swallowed them following theft at Mall at Millenia, police sayOrlando police have shared new photos and video from their investigation involving a Texas man who they say stole $800,000 worth of luxury jewelry and then swallowed it during a traffic stop.