STRANGE FLORIDA
Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies say
Read full article: Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies sayA man who crashed a BMW in Volusia County says he did not steal the car but instead was teleported into it, according to sheriff’s officials.
Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo school
Read full article: Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo schoolOfficials say a student holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon prompted an alert that resulted in a Code Red at an Oviedo school.
VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crash
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crashA man who ran into the woods after a two-vehicle wreck was located by Florida officers who used drone technology to track him, according to officials.
Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rare
Read full article: Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rareNew Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said they’ll be missing a certain piece of equipment.
Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police say
Read full article: Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police sayA Florida man faces multiple charges after he told police he had a “dirty bomb” in his truck following a crash on Friday, according to a news release.
‘An amazing offer:’ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV park
Read full article: ‘An amazing offer:’ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV parkThe sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.
‘Random aerial bird strike:’ SeaWorld Orlando responds to coaster rider’s ‘duck’ lawsuit
Read full article: ‘Random aerial bird strike:’ SeaWorld Orlando responds to coaster rider’s ‘duck’ lawsuitSeaWorld Orlando asks a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a guest who claims she was maimed by a duck while riding a roller coaster.
‘See ya later, Alligator:’ Florida deputies corral 600‑pound reptile in middle of road
Read full article: ‘See ya later, Alligator:’ Florida deputies corral 600‑pound reptile in middle of roadDeputies in Sarasota County wrangled a 14-foot alligator that was later trapped in the middle of a road in the Lakewood Ranch area, according to the sheriff’s office.
Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne display
Read full article: Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne displayMelbourne Main Street wants to know who took two giant Christmas decorations from a downtown display.
‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yards
Read full article: ‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yardsA feud is brewing between a homeowner and her neighbors with some graphic complaints about her property and behavior. Susan Brennan owns a lot next to the house without running water on Atlantic Avenue.
‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairs
Read full article: ‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairsLast week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.
Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe why
Read full article: Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe whyFlorida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.
‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porches
Read full article: ‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porchesFlagler County deputies are attempting to identify a masked person who was seen leaving various items at the front door of multiple homes in Palm Coast, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘TikTok prank gone wrong:’ Florida man takes chilly nighttime stroll buck naked, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘TikTok prank gone wrong:’ Florida man takes chilly nighttime stroll buck naked, sheriff saysSheriff Grady Judd said the man claimed that the incident was part of a TikTok challenge, though he didn't even have a cell phone on him.
Men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stop, FHP says
Read full article: Men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stop, FHP saysDuring a traffic stop on Monday afternoon, a trooper in Orange County uncovered a major trove of illicit marijuana, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘You’re impaired:’ Florida man caught driving into oncoming highway traffic, video shows
Read full article: ‘You’re impaired:’ Florida man caught driving into oncoming highway traffic, video showsBody-camera footage released by the police department shows the encounter between the driver and the officers who brought his vehicle to a stop.
Woman accused of throwing coffee on Florida mom and her baby in dog dispute
Read full article: Woman accused of throwing coffee on Florida mom and her baby in dog disputeAn undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a mother, her child and their dog last week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not careful
Read full article: ‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not carefulA popular mushroom could jeopardize Florida's environment if it gets released into the wild, according to an expert with the University of Florida.
Florida man forces way into middle school, pulls fire alarm, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man forces way into middle school, pulls fire alarm, deputies sayAn Orlando man is accused of forcing his way past the front desk administrator of Meadowbrook Middle School and pulling the fire alarm once inside the lobby, according to court documents.
This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came from
Read full article: This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came fromIf you’ve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, there’s a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose case
Read full article: 8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose caseA terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.
‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York City
Read full article: ‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York CityLast week, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood openly invited New York City residents to move to the Sunshine State after a heated mayoral election. Now, he's going after the police.
Orange County couple in viral TikTok video charged, accused of assaulting canvasser
Read full article: Orange County couple in viral TikTok video charged, accused of assaulting canvasserThe Orange County couple who were seen in a TikTok video using racially-charged language against a solar utility worker earlier this summer is now facing formal charges.
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving
Read full article: Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before ThanksgivingA private company managing housing near Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida has told residents to remove Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving.
Passengers handed to Border Patrol after fleeing Florida Turnpike traffic stop
Read full article: Passengers handed to Border Patrol after fleeing Florida Turnpike traffic stopA traffic stop along the Florida Turnpike on Tuesday morning ended with six passengers fleeing on foot, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.