STRANGE FLORIDA
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hot dog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hotdog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
Orlando Walmart case: Judges say machete can be considered concealed weapon
Read full article: Orlando Walmart case: Judges say machete can be considered concealed weaponA state appeals court says a man can face a charge of carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon after police discovered he was carrying a machete at an Orlando Walmart.
Orange County mosquito control truck stolen during waterway inspection, officials say
Read full article: Orange County mosquito control truck stolen during waterway inspection, officials sayA man made off with an Orange County mosquito control truck while an employee was inspecting a waterway on Monday morning, according to a news release.
From computer to bitcoin to gold: How Florida deputies busted suspected scam artist
Read full article: From computer to bitcoin to gold: How Florida deputies busted suspected scam artistDeputies said that the scam started when the victim’s computer began “emitting a loud persistent alarm with multiple pop-up windows.”
‘Delay. Deny. Depose:’ Florida woman accused of threatening insurance company with same words in CEO shooting
Read full article: ‘Delay. Deny. Depose:’ Florida woman accused of threatening insurance company with same words in CEO shootingA Florida woman is accused of threatening her insurance company by using words that were written on ammunition used in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last week, according to law enforcement.
Monkey spotted roaming Volusia County, including school drop-off loop. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Monkey spotted roaming Volusia County, including school drop-off loop. Here’s what we knowPeople have been seeing monkeys all over the west side of Volusia County, creating some serious monkey business for residents. Experts put the warning out, though: steer clear if you see one.
A bear at Disney, cobra in a dryer and more: Central Florida animal sightings through the years
Read full article: A bear at Disney, cobra in a dryer and more: Central Florida animal sightings through the yearsLet’s take a trip down memory lane of some unique animal sightings that have graced Central Florida over the years.
‘Attempting to return lost items:’ Brevard County sheriff seeks owner of 25 kilos of cocaine found along coast
Read full article: ‘Attempting to return lost items:’ Brevard County sheriff seeks owner of 25 kilos of cocaine found along coastThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the owner of approximately 25 kilograms of cocaine discovered along the coastline.
Cryptid carols, Gator Claus, unique gifts and more. It’s how Gatorland celebrates the ‘Ho, Ho’ holidays
Read full article: Cryptid carols, Gator Claus, unique gifts and more. It’s how Gatorland celebrates the ‘Ho, Ho’ holidaysThe “Alligator Capital of the World” is bringing back its own Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down for the fifth year, every weekend starting Dec. 7. Visitors can hang out with an assortment of holiday characters with a distinctly Florida flair.
Florida recovers $1M in gold coins stolen from 1715 Spanish shipwreck
Read full article: Florida recovers $1M in gold coins stolen from 1715 Spanish shipwreckPart of a trove of gold coins stolen from a fleet of Spanish shipwrecks off the Florida coast has been recovered, and one of the family members who originally recovered the treasure is facing charges.
Only in Florida: Viral fisherman casts his line in flooded street after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Only in Florida: Viral fisherman casts his line in flooded street after Hurricane MiltonWith a mullet, a fishing rod, and an unstoppable sense of humor, Jake Hutcheson transforms flooded streets into a reel-worthy moment.
‘Vine that ate the South’: This invasive weed is a threat to Florida. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘Vine that ate the South’: This invasive weed is a threat to Florida. Here’s whyThis invasive plant has become a threat to many southern states — and if you live in Florida, you’ve likely come across it on more than a few occasions.
Cash reward offered for tips leading to arrest in illegal Wildwood sewage dumping
Read full article: Cash reward offered for tips leading to arrest in illegal Wildwood sewage dumpingThe city of Wildwood has announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for recent illegal sewage dumping there, and according to a city spokesperson, it’s not the first time this has happened.
The world’s tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season
Read full article: The world’s tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this seasonThe world’s tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world’s tallest college basketball player.
Case resolved after ‘significant amount’ of human blood found inside Flagler County park restroom
Read full article: Case resolved after ‘significant amount’ of human blood found inside Flagler County park restroomThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has said on social media that the case is resolved and investigators are no longer seeking information.
Man pleads guilty in Florida to making hundreds of nationwide ‘swatting’ calls
Read full article: Man pleads guilty in Florida to making hundreds of nationwide ‘swatting’ callsIn a release, DOJ officials said that the man — Alan Filion, 18 — admitted to making over 375 swatting and threat calls between August 2022 and January 2024.