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SpaceX return to flight: FAA OKs Falcon 9 launches; first mission set for Saturday morning
The familiar rumble of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has been absent from Space Coast skies the past two weeks — but the Federal Aviation Administration has granted the company permission to return to flight amid its ongoing anomaly investigation. And SpaceX is already targeting 12:21 a.m. Saturday for its next Falcon 9 mission....
Biden’s big lead shutting down two contests could seal deal for Harris
President Joe Biden was so widely viewed as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party that two states did not hold primaries earlier this year, and that decision could help seal the deal quicker for Vice President Kamala Harris to get the party’s presidential nomination. Harris is poised to win the party’s nomination at a […]
‘Getting lucky:’ Do people in The Villages put loofahs on their cars? Here’s what to know
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – The Villages is a 55-and-older retirement community in Central Florida that prides itself on its assortment of family-friendly activities spread across its many neighborhoods. It’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles....
Florida AG defeats Antifa, Jane’s Revenge activists in court
(The Center Square) — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday announced civil and criminal court victories over abortion activists attacking pregnancy centers. Last March, Moody sued members of the violent anarchist groups Antifa and Jane’s Revenge for vandalizing three Florida crisis pregnancy center buildings and threatening their staff and clients in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court landmark ruling on abortion. After the Supreme Court’s decision was leaked...
Popular Thornton Park sports bar announces sudden closure
ORLANDO, Fla. - Graffiti Junktion in Thornton Park will serve its last cold one this weekend, the restaurant announced on social media. The popular sports bar is closing on Sunday, July 28, after more than 15 years in business. "On behalf of the staff we thank everyone for over a...
UCF flips Alabama in-state 4-Star DB commit
Jamarrion Gordon has confirmed he has flipped his verbal commitment from Alabama to UCF. Gordon is a 2026 four-star defensive back out of Jackson High School in Alabama. His decision leaves the Tide with one 2026 commit. Alabama originally picked up a commitment from Gordon in May. Justin Smith is...
Horizon High announces new assistant principal, additional staff members
Horizon High School has announced the hiring of a new assistant principal, as well as a few other additional staff members. Travis Bryant will serve as the new assistant principal, while Christiane Lynch will be the new director of choral activities and Kate Goodin will be the new orchestra director.
Some changes in our weather pattern this weekend
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - High pressure will move right over the top of central Florida as a front moves into N. Florida. This high pressure system will mean very light winds throughout the day which will allow a sea breeze or west wind to develop in the early afternoon. This along with some additional moisture will bring showers and thunderstorms once again to the area. Now the rain chance is at 50%, meaning not everyone is going to see these pop-up storms during the mid afternoon through the early evening.
Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala sells for $31.7 million to Palm Beach County developer
Development of the former Winding Oaks Farm property in Ocala has advanced another step. Here's what we know: What's the latest at Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala? The former Winding Oaks Farm has sold for $31.7 million, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. ...
Tampa Police Officer Relieved of Duty Following Arrest in Central Florida
An officer of the Tampa Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest for Battery Domestic Violence in Central Florida. Cornelius Young was arrested this month in an off-duty incident at Cortaro Drive in Sun City, following a reported verbal argument with an adult female victim known to him that turned physical. According to law enforcement, the victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.
How do you keep safe from lightning during Tampa Bay’s thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms roll through Tampa Bay during summer months like clockwork: Sometime usually between 4 and 7 p.m., dark clouds form, rain pours down, thunder claps — and lightning strikes. Florida sees millions of strikes a year. On Thursday evening, four teens were struck by lightning while standing under a...
Central Florida Toddler Tragically Found Dead in Canal on Rural Property
A 2-year-old boy who was reported lost on a 10-acre Osteen-area property was found dead in a canal in an apparent accidental drowning. Volusia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call just before 6pm at the property on Flowing Creek Way in Central Florida. The parents of the 2-year-old toddler were already searching for him. Deputies arrived and assisted in an interior and exterior search.
School grades are out. How did Lake County and Sumter County schools score?
Offering a handful of surprises but mostly holding steady, the state Department of Education released its district and school grades Wednesday. The Lake County school district received an overall B grade, which has been its score for the past eight years. The Sumter, Orange, Seminole and Brevard districts scored A grades. Marion had...
Orlando weather: Shower and storm chances higher this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. - TONIGHT: Scattered storms continuing to pop up East of I-4 and up I-95 before quieting down later on tonight. Main threats are gusty winds, heavy downpours and frequent lightning. This is due to the Western Seabreeze pushing storms into east-central Florida this weekend through the afternoon and evening.
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