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New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so it can be repaired ASAP
Read full article: New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so it can be repaired ASAPIt's the answer to a problem Central Florida's toll road operators have been trying to solve since the highways first opened decades ago: How do they know when and how badly their crash barricades are damaged?
Army veteran, police officer partner to fight crime in Ocala’s toughest community
Read full article: Army veteran, police officer partner to fight crime in Ocala’s toughest communityThey're an unlikely team: a recently-hired police officer from Tanzania and an Army veteran born and raised in Ocala tackling crime together in one of the city's roughest spots - Berkeley Pointe apartments.
‘Frustrations and emotions:’ Casselberry responds to online outrage after Milton
Read full article: ‘Frustrations and emotions:’ Casselberry responds to online outrage after MiltonJust hours after Hurricane Milton swept across the state, city officials issued the social media post to remind residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.
‘Bad look:’ Casselberry sparks outrage online with Facebook post after Milton
Read full article: ‘Bad look:’ Casselberry sparks outrage online with Facebook post after MiltonJust hours after Hurricane Milton left the state, the social media post reminded residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.
80-year-old man cut off from Volusia street after Hurricane Milton destroys road
Read full article: 80-year-old man cut off from Volusia street after Hurricane Milton destroys roadBetween the washed-out portions of the road was a driveway leading to the home of an 80-year-old man, whom Trooper Steve said was stuck thanks to the collapsed street.
New ID bracelets allow anyone to help, not just police
Read full article: New ID bracelets allow anyone to help, not just policeThe identification bracelets invented by Port Orange nurse Amanda Anderson promised to be revolutionary: no longer did a rubber wristband need the help of police officers to be interpreted and, thus, useful
‘Monster Dash’ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: ‘Monster Dash’ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Here’s what to expectThe Halloween-themed run is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year's mission is to pull in enough funds to save one of the town's most historic buildings.
National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcement
Read full article: National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcementThe Orange County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with more than a dozen organizations, hosted National Night Out in Pine Hills on Tuesday.
Concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood could soon be fixed. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood could soon be fixed. Here’s what happenedAfter months of intense flooding, the homeowner behind a concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood’s Shadow Bay community has applied for a permit to remove the blockage, according to Seminole County.
Eustis school speed camera tickets decrease after months of increasing
Read full article: Eustis school speed camera tickets decrease after months of increasingAfter the Eustis Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in Florida to install and then activate school-zone speed cameras, the number of drivers detected speeding 11 mph over the posted speed limit steadily increased.
New Melbourne police headquarters has victim interview and community rooms, K-9 kennels
Read full article: New Melbourne police headquarters has victim interview and community rooms, K-9 kennelsMelbourne, like so much of Central Florida, has grown so fast – and so has the police department, now with almost 200 officers, outgrowing its old buildings.
2 dogs caught on camera attacking pets in east Orlando, killing at least 1
Read full article: 2 dogs caught on camera attacking pets in east Orlando, killing at least 1Heartbroken residents in an east Orlando neighborhood are demanding action after two dogs were caught on camera attacking multiple pets, killing at least one.
‘Takes a team to keep it clean:’ Volunteers for Saturday Brevard County beach cleanup
Read full article: ‘Takes a team to keep it clean:’ Volunteers for Saturday Brevard County beach cleanupTo celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Keep Brevard Beautiful is looking for more volunteers to get results picking up trash at popular parks.
Eatonville’s Historic Club Eaton set for restoration, reviving cultural landmark
Read full article: Eatonville’s Historic Club Eaton set for restoration, reviving cultural landmarkFor over six decades, Club Eaton was a vibrant hub where Eatonville residents gathered for nights of dancing and live music.
UP Orlando offers free sandbags to SoDo community. Here’s when to grab them
Read full article: UP Orlando offers free sandbags to SoDo community. Here’s when to grab themThe nonprofit’s center in Orlando was flooded earlier this month thanks to a series of heavy storms that swept through the region around that time.
Longwood homeowner has 10 days to fix concrete-filled drainage pipe -- and pay for it
Read full article: Longwood homeowner has 10 days to fix concrete-filled drainage pipe -- and pay for itThe woman accused of intentionally filling a pipe with concrete, causing weeks of flooding in Longwood’s Shadow Bay neighborhood, is due back in court after residents filed an emergency injunction.
Longwood resident faces daily $250 fine until she fixes drainpipe issue causing flooding
Read full article: Longwood resident faces daily $250 fine until she fixes drainpipe issue causing floodingA woman who admitted to filling a drainpipe in her neighborhood with concrete is now facing a $250 fine, daily, if she does not fix the issue this month.
‘Flood thy neighbor:’ Longwood community severely floods after woman fills pipe with concrete
Read full article: ‘Flood thy neighbor:’ Longwood community severely floods after woman fills pipe with concreteResidents of the Shadow Bay community in Longwood are demanding action over ongoing flooding, and they hope to see the person responsible held accountable during a Seminole County court hearing on Thursday afternoon.
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls on lawmakers to address issues facing condo owners
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis calls on lawmakers to address issues facing condo ownersA 2022 bill set requirements for inspections of condominium buildings that are three stories or higher. But now, some condo owners are being hit with huge assessments and fees to meet the new law's deadline early in the new year.
‘Atrocious:’ Longwood continues to deal with flooding due to concrete-filled drainpipe
Read full article: ‘Atrocious:’ Longwood continues to deal with flooding due to concrete-filled drainpipeResidents of the Shadow Bay neighborhood in Seminole County are upset with severe flooding after heavy rain in recent days caused water to cover North Shadowbay Boulevard and surrounding areas.
‘I refer to them as the dream team:’ Daytona Beach police tackle violent crime with special unit
Read full article: ‘I refer to them as the dream team:’ Daytona Beach police tackle violent crime with special unitDaytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young is claiming a major drop in violent crime in his city, largely due to a team he put together of tough, aggressive enforcers.
Sanford residents may soon be paying more for utilities amid proposed rate hike
Read full article: Sanford residents may soon be paying more for utilities amid proposed rate hikeIf the commission decides to approve the adjustments, the average utility bill for 6,000 gallons of water and sewer per month would see an overall increase of 7% to $86.34.