STRANGE FLORIDA
Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happenedThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortune
Read full article: Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortuneA very expensive ingredient found in high-end perfumes that comes from whales may have been discovered by a diver taking a walk on a Florida beach after Hurricane Milton.
‘Man cave’ compromise rejected at Brevard Commission meeting. Owner vows to keep fighting
Read full article: ‘Man cave’ compromise rejected at Brevard Commission meeting. Owner vows to keep fightingJust when a fight over a “man cave” made from shipping containers looked to be coming to an end, the Brevard County Commission turned down a compromise.
Human cadavers give Orlando first responders ‘real tissue’ experience during special training
Read full article: Human cadavers give Orlando first responders ‘real tissue’ experience during special trainingOrlando first responders got hands-on special training at Orlando Health's Jewett Orthopedic Institute.
‘Ghost lights’ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?
Read full article: ‘Ghost lights’ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?For decades, Seminole County residents have told rumors about “ghost lights” that supposedly appear at night along a local back road.
Florida man doesn’t let flooding stop him from attending friend’s wedding
Read full article: Florida man doesn’t let flooding stop him from attending friend’s weddingRiverdale Road in Orange County turned into a river after heavy rains, but that didn’t stop one man from finding a creative way to make it to a friend’s wedding.
‘That’s America:’ Florida man catches fish IN STREET day after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘That’s America:’ Florida man catches fish IN STREET day after Hurricane MiltonTwo men caught a large bass on a flooded Orlando road on Thursday as a man on a riding mower came cruising down the middle of the drenched street – a moment of much-needed levity after days of wondering what Hurricane Milton would bring to Florida.
No, Hurricane Milton did not flood Disney World in Florida. Here’s the truth about these viral images
Read full article: No, Hurricane Milton did not flood Disney World in Florida. Here’s the truth about these viral imagesSome images are going viral online showing what appears to be a heavily flooded Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
A Tiger Dam? Here’s how a Florida hospital is preparing for Hurricane Milton flooding
Read full article: A Tiger Dam? Here’s how a Florida hospital is preparing for Hurricane Milton floodingTo help ensure safety and care for patients, HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is installing a Tiger Dam Flood Barrier around the facility.
TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?
Read full article: TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?While there’s no way to guarantee which candidate will win, there’s a select group of counties in the country that have managed to consistently pick the victor.
Florida sheriff’s office K9 tracks, finds missing, endangered 78-year-old man
Read full article: Florida sheriff’s office K9 tracks, finds missing, endangered 78-year-old manThanks to an alert resident, a trail camera and a trusty K9 with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, a missing elderly man with dementia was found safe.
Historic ship could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef. It will be located off the Florida coast
Read full article: Historic ship could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef. It will be located off the Florida coastA historic ocean liner that ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars and heads of state may soon find its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida man gets 25 years in prison for stealing identity of Texas man in coma
Read full article: Florida man gets 25 years in prison for stealing identity of Texas man in comaSAO officials said he stole the comatose man’s identity back in 2021, using the personal information to take out loans for several vehicles.
Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Officials warn that EVs could catch fire if inundated with saltwater from Hurricane HeleneElectric vehicle owners who live in the path of hurricanes should be wary of the risk their cars could catch fire if they are inundated by saltwater as the powerful storm moves ashore.
More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for info
Read full article: More than 50 cattle stolen in Osceola County, rancher says; $10K reward offered for infoFifty-three young cattle were allegedly stolen from a ranch in Osceola County and a five-digit cash reward is now being offered for tipsters behooved to help serve justice, according to Crimeline.
Nukes can’t keep hurricanes out of Florida. But is there anything that could?
Read full article: Nukes can’t keep hurricanes out of Florida. But is there anything that could?These storms can cost the state millions — if not billions — in damage, leading some to wonder whether there’s a way to stop them from hitting the Sunshine State altogether.