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Stephen Matheny, 64, of West Bloomfield Township, MI, died at Fisherman’s Hospital after being pulled unconscious from the ocean near Marathon on Monday morning.

Taylor Foods issues voluntary recall of jalapeño-containing products in Florida linked to Salmonella. Check dates Aug 7-16 for Walmart, Target items.

The city of New Orleans is using artificial intelligence to assist dispatchers during volume spikes, addressing staffing shortages without replacing human workers.

Florida woman loses arm in Silver River gator attack; John Gamache's quick boat intervention saves her from drowning and severe blood loss.

The National Hurricane Center indicates a potential tropical depression forming in the Atlantic later this week. This article outlines the current atmospheric conditions, impacts on Orlando tourism and real estate, and essential preparedness steps for residents across Central Florida to stay safe during developing weather events.

Indian River County Sheriff’s Office investigates a fatal hit-and-run where a 48-year-old Vero Beach man on an e-bike was killed, raising regional road safety alarms.

Residents prepare for high humidity and low 90s temperatures as meteorologists track developing tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a formal investigative subpoena to Dr. Anthony Fauci, seeking detailed financial records and communications related to his role in federal COVID-19 public health guidance.

A group disrupted a Florida planning meeting protesting EPIC City, a nonexistent local project. Misinformation linked the Texas development to Central Florida’s Epic Estates.

Three years after a deadly marine heatwave, Florida researchers use super corals and monitoring tech to save reefs as El Nino returns. Local communities play a key role in this urgent conservation effort.

Florida Lotto winner claims $6M prize from Aug 8 draw at local Sunoco station, adding to regional excitement after major jackpot wins in Central Florida.

State authorities report another fatality linked to Vibrio vulnificus, prompting renewed safety warnings for coastal residents and visitors regarding warm water exposure.