Southbound traffic on Florida's Turnpike south of State Road 417 is snarled as the lanes are closed near the Clay Whaley interchange as FHP investigates a deadly crash. (Photo/FDOT 511)

Southbound traffic on Florida's Turnpike south of State Road 417 is snarled as the lanes are closed near the Clay Whaley interchange as FHP investigates a deadly crash. (Photo/FDOT 511)

2 from Kissimmee dead in Tuesday Turnpike crash just north of Clay Whaley exit

As of 5 p.m. the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike remain closed as Florida Highway Patrol investigates a deadly crash that killed a 56-year-old man and 65-year-old woman, both from Kissimmee.
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A stalk of Eelgrass is ready to be planted on the East Lake Toho lakebed using protective metal cages to prevent premature feeding by wildlife and impacts from wave action and boats. (Photos/Conservation Florida).

A stalk of Eelgrass is ready to be planted on the East Lake Toho lakebed using protective metal cages to prevent premature feeding by wildlife and impacts from wave action and boats. (Photos/Conservation Florida).

FWC project restores vital Eelgrass ‘Meadow’ to East Lake Toho

Conservation Florida, in partnership with Sea & Shoreline Aquatic Restoration, recently planted...
Harmony High's flag football team played in the Class 4A state semifinals last season. Based on their ranking, the Longhorns would have been eligible for a new Open Division approved by the FHSAA had it been in place in 2026. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Harmony High's flag football team played in the Class 4A state semifinals last season. Based on their ranking, the Longhorns would have been eligible for a new Open Division approved by the FHSAA had it been in place in 2026. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

FHSAA institutes Open Division for elite state teams in 10 sports

A definitive answer to the age-old question of who truly has the best high school football team in...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for your help with Florida Wildlife Watch, a new statewide participatory science program. (Photo/MyFWC)

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for your help with Florida Wildlife Watch, a new statewide participatory science program. (Photo/MyFWC)

FWC unveils Florida Wildlife Watch photo project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking for your help with Florida...