Central Florida Zoo Extends Quarantine Period For Rescued Sloths
(Sanford, FL) -- It looks like it's going to take longer than originally thought for some sloths to recover from an illness they contracted.The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is caring for nine sloths that were supposed to be part of the Sloth World attraction. Four other sloths died, though, and the company behind the attraction may declare bankruptcy. The sloths that survived were placed in a 30-day quarantine, but the zoo is now extending that quarantine period by at least another 60 days. CEO Richard Glover says he's adjusting the sloths' diets now that the food they got at Sloth World has passed through their slow digestive systems. Meanwhile, Glover tells News 6 that two sloths have recovered to the point where they're no longer in critical condition.
Tuskegee Airman Honored In Lake County
(Clermont, FL) --A Lake County veteran is like a rockstar. That's what Lynn Keel said yesterday about her dad, Daniel Keel. The 103-year-old is one of just three of the original Tuskegee Airmen that's still alive. He was in Clermont yesterday for a Memorial Day ceremony at the Arts and Recreation Center.Daniel posed for photos and got two standing ovations. Lynn tells the Orlando Sentinel her dad enjoys that the legacy is continuing and that young people know the story of the Airmen.
FAA Clears New Glenn Rocket For Flight
(Cape Canaveral, FL) -- The New Glenn rocket will be able to fly again after its last mission from Cape Canaveral failed. Blue Origin announced Friday the FAA has approved its plan to launch the rocket after a mission last month ended with a lost payload due to an engine malfunction.There's no word on the next launch date.
Water Violations Up In Tampa
(Tampa, FL) --The Tampa Water Department appears to be taking water restrictions pretty seriously. Since water restrictions started December First, the department has issued citations to over 400 violators. That's up almost 30 percent from the year before. First-time offenders can be fined 100 dollars.Officials say they're increasing enforcement patrols in high-use areas.
Invasive Jumping Worms Are Damaging Gardens
(Trenton, NJ) --Invasive jumping worms are damaging gardens across the U.S. Experts say these wrigglers can jump up to a foot off the ground when they're done eating leaves and then burrow into the soil. Experts say they can damage or destroy plants, vegetable gardens, your lawn and even the soil's ecosystem. These pests look different than regular worms, with their grey bodies and white collars, and strike some gardeners as snake-like with their slithery moves. They've turned up in 38 states. If you see one, you're advised to bag it, freeze it or leave it in the sun for six hours and then throw it out.
Today in History
2020, Twitter added warnings to some of then President Trumps tweets for the first time.
1977, George Willig scaled the World Trade Center in New York City. Known as the Human Fly, Willig attached himself to a window washing mechanism and walked straight up the building. He was arrested and fined one-dollar and ten-cents, a penny for every floor.
1836, the United States House of Representatives adopted the Gag Rule. The rule was adopted to restrict needless, long discussions in Congress.