3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
Florida woman charged after disturbing video shows dog being thrown and kicked: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released disturbing footage of a dog being thrown twice and kicked on Thursday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released disturbing footage of a dog being thrown twice and kicked on Thursday.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
Remains found near Howard Frankland Bridge identified as missing USF student Nahida Bristy
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
The remains found on Sunday, April 26, have been positively identified as missing doctoral student Nahida Bristy.
Criminal investigation opened into Sloth World, sloth deaths, Florida AG says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Friday that his office is assisting the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida with an "ongoing criminal investigation" into Sloth World Orlando, following the deaths of numerous sloths under its care.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
Fans question Tropicana Field safety after viral video shows moving support columns
Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.
Fans are raising new safety concerns about Tropicana Field after video recorded during a Tampa Bay Rays game over the weekend appeared to show shaking support columns inside the dome stadium.
Delta flight delayed as Georgia traveler refuses to hang up phone
A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.
A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Suspect accused of killing 2 USF students allegedly used ChatGPT to search information about disposing a body
Newly released court documents are shedding disturbing light on the deaths of two University of South Florida doctoral students and the investigation that led detectives to a suspect.
Newly released court documents are shedding disturbing light on the deaths of two University of South Florida doctoral students and the investigation that led detectives to a suspect.
Video: Florida teens drove lawn mower through Target in viral prank; both arrested, police say
2 Florida teens arrested after Target social media prank, officials
2 Florida teens arrested after Target social media prank, officials
Roommate charged with killing 2 missing USF students; one found dead, search continues for second
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
Sloth World Orlando to file for bankruptcy, will no longer open; 'we have no other options'
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
The owner of Sloth World Orlando confirmed to FOX 35 on Friday afternoon that he plans to file for bankruptcy protection, and that he will no longer move forward with plans to open his "slotharium."
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Minor league catcher turned in by Atlanta Braves following deadly I-75 hit-and-run crash: FHP
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
An 18-year-old Atlanta Braves minor league catcher was arrested for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash that killed a semi-tractor-trailer driver on I-75 in Manatee County Monday morning, according to troopers.
FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after satellite placed in wrong orbit, resulting in lost payload
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a failed satellite deployment following a Blue Origin New Glenn launch from Florida’s Space Coast.