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Man with garden shears shot, killed by Florida deputies after being bitten by gator, sheriff says
Read full article: Man with garden shears shot, killed by Florida deputies after being bitten by gator, sheriff saysA man armed with a weapon was shot by a Polk County deputy in Lakeland, according to the sheriff's office.
Victim robbed at Florida hotel by woman using different name, man in a ski mask, deputies say
Read full article: Victim robbed at Florida hotel by woman using different name, man in a ski mask, deputies sayA woman and a man arrested by Osceola County deputies are accused of working together to rob someone at a hotel near Kissimmee, according to the sheriff’s office.
Later, alligator! Video shows man stealing baby gator from Florida business, deputies say
Read full article: Later, alligator! Video shows man stealing baby gator from Florida business, deputies sayIn the video shared on social media, the suspect is seen approaching and reaching into the alligator exhibit before riding off on a bicycle.
Judge sentences Florida parents to jail for not sending kids to school
Read full article: Judge sentences Florida parents to jail for not sending kids to schoolAccording to a news release, one case involved a student who had missed 120 days of school this year, while the other involved a student with 63 absences since the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies say
Read full article: Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies sayAn employee at a Checkers in Osceola County fatally shot a customer during an argument over his food order, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Teach them a lesson:’ Man threatens ‘Satanology’ stunt after seeing church banner at Brevard school
Read full article: ‘Teach them a lesson:’ Man threatens ‘Satanology’ stunt after seeing church banner at Brevard schoolThe Florida man whom critics said mocked Christmas with his own holiday decoration, which was inspired by Seinfeld, now has a beef over the separation of church and state with Brevard Public Schools.
Is this Florida Man the world’s most annoying neighbor? You decide
Read full article: Is this Florida Man the world’s most annoying neighbor? You decideSeminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.
Can I drive barefoot in Florida? Maybe the better question is: ‘Should you?’
Read full article: Can I drive barefoot in Florida? Maybe the better question is: ‘Should you?’News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
‘Never forgave them:’ Was Sanford’s infamous I-4 Dead Zone an act of revenge?
Read full article: ‘Never forgave them:’ Was Sanford’s infamous I-4 Dead Zone an act of revenge?Some residents in Central Florida may have heard about a supposedly cursed stretch of Interstate 4 known as the “Dead Zone.” But it turns out that it may have been entirely made up.
Kelly Park swimming area closes due to gators. Here’s when it could reopen
Read full article: Kelly Park swimming area closes due to gators. Here’s when it could reopenOrange County Parks and Recreation has announced that the swim area at Kelly Park is closed until further notice due to gator activity.
This eccentric Florida businessman waged war on gravity. Here’s how he did it
Read full article: This eccentric Florida businessman waged war on gravity. Here’s how he did itA wealthy businessman waged a war against gravity in the 1900s — and monuments to his crusade now remain at two Florida colleges.
When’s the last time you saw a lovebug in Florida? What we know about their disappearance
Read full article: When’s the last time you saw a lovebug in Florida? What we know about their disappearanceIt's that time of year again — or at least, it should be. But many Florida residents may have noticed there aren't as many lovebugs as before.
Kangaroo captured, ‘chemically immobilized’ in St. Cloud, sparking search for owner
Read full article: Kangaroo captured, ‘chemically immobilized’ in St. Cloud, sparking search for ownerA loose kangaroo was found in Central Florida on Monday, sparking a response by wildlife investigators, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Rocket launches could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is, why it happens
Read full article: Rocket launches could lead to ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky. Here’s what it is, why it happensIf the weather and a rocket cooperate, Central Florida can sometimes be treated to a fun atmospheric phenomenon.
This orange invasive lizard is exploding across Florida. Here’s where it’s been found
Read full article: This orange invasive lizard is exploding across Florida. Here’s where it’s been foundWith April kicking off breeding season for many Florida critters, these colorful lizards are likely to become much more common in the coming months.
This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we know
Read full article: This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we knowAn investigative report shows that Reeser smoked a cigarette, sitting in her easy chair before heading to bed. That was the last day she was seen alive.
Florida deputies arrest man accused of impersonating TSA agent, using red and blue lights
Read full article: Florida deputies arrest man accused of impersonating TSA agent, using red and blue lightsA man arrested in Hillsborough County is accused of impersonating a federal agent and using unauthorized emergency lights, according to the sheriff’s office.