Molly Duerig

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A new rule proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration would allow the Secretary of Transportation to exempt the commercial space industry from

Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell took the lead in Tuesday's primary election for county mayor, earning nearly 32% of the vote.

Leading sloth experts say the agency's finding underscores the need to address glaring gaps in the current state of animal welfare law.

Leading sloth experts say the agency's finding underscores the need to address glaring flaws with current animal welfare protections.

Drought conditions persist in Central Florida, despite recent summer rains.

The FAA proposes letting the Transportation secretary waive requirements under 13 environmental laws for commercial space launches, sparking local and conservationist concern.

Deltona commissioners voted 6-0 Monday night to approve an ordinance setting harsher financial penalties for people charged with animal cruelty and abandonment.

Brevard County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an agricultural enclave designation for just over 142 acres of unincorporated county land near the Kennedy Space Center on North Merritt Island.

Wedgefield residents have a difficult choice to make about the future of water and wastewater services in the east Orange County community — and none of the available options are particularly promising.