6+ hour, 56+ min ago   (333+ words) Florida officials are proposing new regulations to improve the care and oversight of sloths in captivity after the deaths of dozens of sloths at the proposed Sloth World attraction in Orlando. During an online hearing Wednesday, the Florida Fish and…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (212+ words) Our Space Coast continues to grow, and now another major rocket company is inching closer to a launch date. This comes as several other commercial space companies received millions of dollars Thursday to support infrastructure needed to launch more rockets....

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (391+ words) From property taxes to insurance rates, the cost of living in Florida is top of mind for voters as they elect a new governor in November because Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited. Republican Congressman Byron Donalds’ new campaign ad…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (309+ words) Caring for a new baby comes with plenty of decisions, and choosing safe everyday products shouldn’t have to add more stress. With growing concern about chemicals like PFAS, many parents may be wondering what’s actually in the products they use…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (295+ words) An aging floating dock at the Lakefront Park Marina is getting a major upgrade aimed at improving safety and access for boaters and families. Crews have begun demolishing the old wooden dock, which residents said had deteriorated after years of…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (294+ words) Benjamin Agresta, former president of Sloth World in Orlando, has urged Florida wildlife officials to tighten regulations for sloth care after multiple animal deaths from a fatal virus Benjamin Agresta, the former president of Sloth World in Orlando, has sent…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (242+ words) Florida educators can go to SeaWorld for free for the next year WESH Eligible Florida-certified K-12 classroom teachers can now apply for the SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card It gives year-round access to animal experiences, conservation stories and educational inspiration The SeaWorld…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (221+ words) Gas prices in Florida rose sharply overnight to an average of $4.07 per gallon, forcing drivers to rethink their spending and travel habits. Gas prices in Florida increased overnight, with AAA reporting Wednesday’s average at $4.07 per gallon, up from $3.89 the day…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (143+ words) Commitment 2026 is WESH 2's long-running political initiative to bring the most comprehensive, fact-based information to viewers, including the general debate series. In this series, WESH 2 invited the nominees for each party running in important state and federal races across our…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (400+ words) The Orange County School Board on Tuesday finalized a reduced budget for the 2026-27 school year. "I listen to my colleagues talk about how much they are struggling to survive," said OCPS teacher Asmaa Elmani. "I listen to the heartbreaking decisions…...