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Rescuers confirm death of famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja following an avalanche that struck his expedition in Pakistan last week. The body has been located.

FAA investigates training flight after small plane lands on I-4, narrowly missing signs during emergency stop following sudden engine failure Monday morning.

Traffic cameras show hundreds blocking I-75 in Hillsborough before a 140 mph chase begins.

Polk County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Kissimmee driver on I-4 for driving with a suspended Florida license after he falsely claimed he had never held one in the state.

Florida law enforcement arrested a mail carrier accused of keeping more than 100 dogs and cats in unsanitary, cage-filled conditions. Pet owners are lining up to reclaim their companions after the rescue operation concluded successfully.

Florida faces a mix of severe weather risks and cooling temperatures this week, with heat advisories issued for 35 counties while tropical waves are monitored ahead of the August peak.

Florida nursing homes warn of severe shortages as TPS ends for thousands of Haitian caregivers. FHCA says loss impacts patient care continuity and admissions.

Broward Schools may limit tech use for young kids as the board addresses parental worries about excessive screen exposure and artificial intelligence impacts on student well-being.

Florida health officials report the state’s first 2026 death from Vibrio vulnificus in Palm Beach County. The bacteria thrives in warm waters; avoid raw shellfish and open wounds near seawater to stay safe.

South Florida Catholic schools report steady, double-digit enrollment increases following the pandemic, signaling a strong return to religious education among local families seeking stability and community values in their children's schooling.

Conservation experts report a significant increase in Burmese pythons within the Everglades ecosystem, prompting heightened monitoring and management strategies across Central Florida.

Tropical Storm Bertha is affecting Florida's Gulf Coast with rain and dangerous surf as it moves slowly across the Gulf toward Louisiana.