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A bizarre blob at a Cape Canaveral beach had beachgoers guessing. Marine experts identified it as a colony of organisms called sea pork.
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About 45,000 Seminole County voters are getting updated polling information before the August primary. A new interactive map can show them exactly where to vote.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 2-year-old girl died after ingesting kratom, and police say two adults waited to seek help despite seeing serious symptoms. Both now face manslaughter and child neglect charges.
Surveillance footage released by Titusville police shows a child on a bicycle being struck by a driver investigators say was impaired.
Food & Drinks in ...
Fables & Fur has opened in Altamonte Springs, blending books, coffee and adoptable cats in one cozy new stop.
Police say suspects were detained after a shooting outside the Home Depot on West Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka; authorities say there is no ongoing threat.
An AMBER Alert for a 13-year-old in Ocala ended Monday after deputies found the girl safe and the suspect was shot during a pursuit and later died. Investigators have the scene closed on U.S. 441.
Jury selection opened July 27 in Osceola County for the man accused of killing 16‑year‑old Paola Pagan in 2022. Opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Community & Society in ...
About 10,000 delegates from roughly 70 countries are in Orlando for the Church of God's 80th General Assembly at the Orange County Convention Center.
An appeals panel left a sex‑battery verdict intact but asked the Florida Supreme Court to decide whether judges can bar lawyer chats during short testimony breaks.
A two‑alarm blaze on the 600 block of E. Concord Street sent smoke through Lake Eola Heights; occupants escaped and crews knocked the fire down with no injuries reported.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot, muggy morning gives way to highs near 95°F and likely afternoon storms; pockets of heavy rain and 50–60 mph gusts are possible.
Operation New Hope has suspended its Orlando CVI program and fired local staff amid allegations that a former probation officer leaked sealed court records. City leaders say they'll coordinate a relaunch.
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