Annabelle Sikes

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News Editor at West Orange Times & Observer

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Port Orange dump site causes concerns for wildlife after 2 raccoons spotted with jars stuck on their heads

2 days ago | wogx.com | Annabelle Sikes

A large dumping ground in Port Orange has residents concerned for wildlife after two raccoons were recently spotted wandering around with jars stuck on their heads. One of the animals later died, and the search is now on for the second raccoon, with locals remaining hopeful they can help to rescue it. What happened? What we know: A new video submitted by a FOX 35 viewer shows a raccoon with a jar stuck on its head in the Port Orange area of Volusia County.
Small plane crashes into Indian River in Melbourne Beach, officials say

2 days ago | wogx.com | Annabelle Sikes

Authorities are currently investigating after a small plane crashed into the Indian River on Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne Beach. What happened? What we know: Officials with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said a small private plane crashed about 400 yards into the Indian River around 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday off River Villa Way. Deputies say there were two people in the crash, and no one died. A small private plane crashed in the Indian River on Wednesday afternoon off River Villa Way.
Video: Florida alligator crashes homeowner's backyard pool

2 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Annabelle Sikes

A Florida homeowner recently received an unexpected surprise when they went out in their backyard and found a 7-foot alligator in the pool. What happened? What we know: On Saturday, May 31, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to an uninvited pool crasher at a home in Pinecrest Lakes in Jensen Beach. Deputies said they arrived at the home to find a 7-foot alligator lounging in the backyard pool, completely unfazed by its unexpected audience.
Small plane crashes into Indian River in Melbourne, officials say

2 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Annabelle Sikes

Authorities are currently investigating after a small plane crashed into the Indian River on Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne. What happened? What we know: Officials with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said a small private plane crashed about 400 yards into the Indian River on Wednesday off River Villa Way. Multiple people were on board the plane, but deputies say no one has been reported dead. What we don't know: The exact number of people on board has not yet been confirmed.
Eastbound lanes of S.R. 44 in DeLand blocked after deadly crash, troopers say

3 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Annabelle Sikes

A woman is dead after she lost control of her truck, ran off the roadway and overturned Wednesday morning on State Road 44 in the DeLand area. There is currently roadblock for the eastbound lanes of State Road 44. What we know: The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is currently at the scene of the crash. Troopers say the crash took place around 8:42 a.m. on S.R. 44 (East New York Avenue) in Volusia County.
2 Florida airports see the most lightning strikes in the U.S., per new report

3 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Annabelle Sikes

A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list. Lightning at Florida airports Local perspective: Vaisala Weather recently released its annual lightning report for 2024, and two Florida airports ranked in the highest positions. Vaisala Weather said there are two types of lightning: In-cloud is where it can extend hundreds of kilometers and occur in multiple clouds.
2 Florida airports see the most lightning strikes in the U.S., per new report

3 days ago | wogx.com | Annabelle Sikes

A new report lists the top U.S. cities and states with the most lightning strikes in 2024 — and two Florida airports rank at the very top of the list. Lightning at Florida airports Local perspective: Vaisala Weather recently released its annual lightning report for 2024, and two Florida airports ranked in the highest positions. Vaisala Weather said there are two types of lightning: In-cloud is where it can extend hundreds of kilometers and occur in multiple clouds.
Port Orange dump site causes concerns for wildlife after 2 racoons spotted with jars stuck on their heads

3 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Annabelle Sikes

A large dumping ground in Port Orange has residents concerned for wildlife after two raccoons were recently spotted wandering around with jars stuck on their heads. One of the animals later died, and the search is now on for the second raccoon, with locals remaining hopeful they can help to rescue it. What happened? What we know: A new video submitted by a FOX 35 viewer shows a raccoon with a jar stuck on its head in the Port Orange area of Volusia County.
Florida couple arrested in connection with deadly weekend stabbing, deputies say

4 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Annabelle Sikes

A Florida couple has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing that took place over the weekend in Martin County. What happened? What we know: Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff's Office say 35-year-old Richard Francis Vincent Pepe was found unresponsive and covered in blood just after 10 p.m. on Saturday along the 26000 block of Martin Highway (County Road 714, Martin Grade). Officials say Pepe's death is being investigated as a homicide.
1 dead after dirt bike, ATV collide in Orlando, police say

4 days ago | fox35orlando.com | Annabelle Sikes

One person is dead after a dirt bike and an ATV collided on Sunday night in Orlando, police say. What happened? What we know: The Orlando Police Department says a dirt bike and an ATV collided around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday night. The crash took place in a wooded area near the 5500 block of Arnold Palmer Drive. Officers said the ATV driver was taken to the hospital and later died. What we don't know: Investigators have not yet released details on what led to the crash or the identity of the drivers.