Ducks Die Suddenly at Orlando Pond as Resident Suspects Poisoning
A resident who visits the pond daily says Muscovy ducks went from healthy to dead within a day, and no agency has yet explained the cause.
Miguel Hernandez · December 12, 2025
Jacksonville, FL
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Flood Watch Covers Central Florida as Weekend Deluge Leaves Foot-Plus Totals in Parts of Brevard and Lake Counties
A flood watch for Orlando and surrounding counties runs until 8 p.m. Monday, after Sunday's storms dropped more than a foot of rain in some spots, with a strong cold front expected later in the week.
Miguel Hernandez · October 27, 2025
Across America
Ground Broken on Hawaii's Largest Public Housing Redevelopment at Mayor Wright Homes
State and city leaders marked the start of a mixed-income project in Kalihi-Palama that will replace the aging Honolulu complex with more than 2,400 homes in 10 towers.
Camila Rodriguez · October 23, 2026
Emails Show Air Academy Coach Refused to Risk 'Racial Abuse' Against Lutheran, as District Stayed Quiet
Internal Academy District 20 emails show a football coach declined to play Parker's Lutheran High School over alleged racist conduct, even as the district's public explanation cited only staffing.
Arjun Patel · October 23, 2026
Team of Madison Dads Takes Top Prize at Red Bull Chariot Race on Langdon Street
More than 3,000 spectators watched 24 teams race homemade chariots near Memorial Union on Oct. 17, with a crib-themed entry from four Madison men winning the $1,500 prize.
Mariana Delgado · October 23, 2026
Wisconsin men's tennis beats Penn at home, falls to Middle Tennessee State in a decisive third set
The Badgers moved to 6-6 after a 6-1 win over Pennsylvania in Madison and a narrow loss at Middle Tennessee State, leaving them still looking for a first road win.
Ama Boateng · October 23, 2026
Struggling Cowboys and Eagles Meet Monday With NFC East Lead Still Within Reach
Both 2-4 teams head into a Monday night game in Philadelphia in a division where the Giants lead at 3-2-1 and no one has pulled away.
Chinedu Okafor · October 23, 2026
Downtown Corpus Christi Hosts 19th Día de los Muertos Festival Amid Weekend of Halloween Events
The free Día de los Muertos Street Festival returns Saturday, joined by costume, race, pumpkin-painting and trick-or-treating events across the Coastal Bend.
Valentina Cruz · October 23, 2026