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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports two individuals sustained injuries from separate alligator encounters over the weekend, marking the third such incident recently reported in Central Florida.

South Florida's elite search and rescue teams are deploying to Caracas, Venezuela, bringing specialized skills and equipment to assist survivors of recent devastating earthquakes.

Orlando has significantly improved pedestrian safety metrics. This article examines the specific urban planning decisions and public safety strategies that altered national perceptions of walking in Central Florida.

National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Central Florida. Expect damaging winds, lightning, and hail in Orange and Osceola areas.

Florida Highway Patrol confirms two fatalities after a serious Tuesday afternoon crash on the Florida Turnpike near St. Cloud, Osceola County.

South Floridian Lourdes Machado transforms her ALS diagnosis into a community movement, raising funds and awareness for Lou Gehrig's disease through local advocacy events.

Federal investigators determined the deadly Florida condominium collapse began with slow structural degradation weeks prior to the disaster that killed 98 people in June 2021.

Central Florida authorities confirm an alligator attack on a snorkeler, highlighting increased risks of human-wildlife conflicts as recreational water use peaks this summer.

Two fatalities confirmed, one person missing after an airboat capsizes in Highlands County waters near the Kissimmee River.

A U.S. Navy worker died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a Florida naval facility. Officials have not yet identified the specific type of shark responsible for the incident.

A Navy base worker faces life-threatening injuries following a shark encounter near Panama City, Florida, prompting local emergency responses.

Critical condition reported for Navy employee following shark mauling at Florida naval installation; video evidence released to public highlights ongoing safety concerns.