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Cocoa Beach considers higher fees for short-term rentals amid resident concerns
Read full article: Cocoa Beach considers higher fees for short-term rentals amid resident concernsThe city of Cocoa Beach is considering raising fees for short-term rental properties in response to growing complaints from residents about noise, parking issues, and other disturbances.
‘Small but powerful gesture:’ Milelong Orlando heel walk supports domestic violence survivors
Read full article: ‘Small but powerful gesture:’ Milelong Orlando heel walk supports domestic violence survivorsSlipping into their finest stilettos, dozens of men and women strutted down Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando Thursday night to send a message: they will walk side by side with survivors of domestic violence.
‘I don’t know where they came from:’ Man recounts dog attack in Mount Dora
Read full article: ‘I don’t know where they came from:’ Man recounts dog attack in Mount DoraA man in Mount Dora has to receive two more shots as part of a rabies vaccination series following an attack by two dogs that he suspected were stray.
Casselberry police introduce full-body harness for safer restraints. Here’s how it works
Read full article: Casselberry police introduce full-body harness for safer restraints. Here’s how it worksIn a significant advancement in law enforcement techniques, the Casselberry Police Department has adopted a new method for restraining individuals who resist arrest.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office new fingerprint machine finds, photographs prints in 4K
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff’s Office new fingerprint machine finds, photographs prints in 4KFlagler County Sheriff’s Office CSI Supervisor Paulo Santos called it a “game-changer” – a new fingerprint machine that can pick up prints in a fraction of the time and record a 4K image to send around to state and national databases to catch more bad guys faster.
Leesburg police using bags, cabinets to block cell signals so crooks can’t remotely wipe phones
Read full article: Leesburg police using bags, cabinets to block cell signals so crooks can’t remotely wipe phonesThe Leesburg Police Department is one-upping crooks who try to wipe the contents of a cell phone remotely after a crime.
No charges filed against driver in crash that killed Sugar Mill Elementary student
Read full article: No charges filed against driver in crash that killed Sugar Mill Elementary studentThe 70-year-old driver involved in a crash that killed a fourth-grade student near Sugar Mill Elementary School last year will not be charged, Port Orange police said.
Concrete-filled drainpipe finally fixed in Longwood. What’s next for the woman responsible?
Read full article: Concrete-filled drainpipe finally fixed in Longwood. What’s next for the woman responsible?A woman who admitted to pouring concrete into her neighborhood's drainage system will have to pay Seminole County for its time, even though the problem has finally been fixed.
Fake school threats: How Flagler County detectives track down callers
Read full article: Fake school threats: How Flagler County detectives track down callersVeteran Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detective Joe O’Barr has a wake-up call for anyone thinking of starting off the New Year by making a fake threat against a school: You’re not gonna get away with it.
Well-known Marion County pop warner coach mourned after accidental death
Read full article: Well-known Marion County pop warner coach mourned after accidental deathHe apparently died at work on Jan. 4. The family is going through an especially hard time since his daughter had just passed away before Christmas.
Hungerford lawsuit dismissed as Eatonville activists plan next move
Read full article: Hungerford lawsuit dismissed as Eatonville activists plan next moveA judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the site of a historic school for Black students in Eatonville, but the future of the property remains uncertain.
Lake County daycare closes amid massive rent hike, leaving families scrambling
Read full article: Lake County daycare closes amid massive rent hike, leaving families scramblingFamilies in Lake County are facing uncertainty after the sudden announcement that the Waterman Early Learning Academy will shut its doors on Jan. 10.
‘Can’t thank everybody enough:’ Melbourne officer burned in house fire prepares to return to work
Read full article: ‘Can’t thank everybody enough:’ Melbourne officer burned in house fire prepares to return to workA police officer who got burned saving his dog when their house caught on fire is almost ready to go back to work, with the help of the community.
‘Smells really bad:’ Why are dead fish washing up in Lake Eustis?
Read full article: ‘Smells really bad:’ Why are dead fish washing up in Lake Eustis?After receiving a tip about the dead fish from a viewer, News 6 decided to head up to Eustis and talk to people who live on the lake. The people we spoke to said they had never seen anything like this.
Volusia County delays stormwater fee hike, looks for other funding options
Read full article: Volusia County delays stormwater fee hike, looks for other funding optionsThe county is looking to prevent more flooding in the future, which could cost a pretty penny and means an increase in rates for residents.
Orange County neighborhood group gets results for children in need this Christmas
Read full article: Orange County neighborhood group gets results for children in need this ChristmasWhile there are plenty of organizations giving back this holiday season, neighborhood groups like the Lee Road Safe Neighborhood association are also doing their part.
‘LIVE 911’ system helps cut Volusia deputies’ response times to ‘seconds’
Read full article: ‘LIVE 911’ system helps cut Volusia deputies’ response times to ‘seconds’Deputies in Volusia County have now had a new 911 technology for a year in their vehicles and Sheriff Mike Chitwood said it has been a game-changer for their response times.
Volusia deputies, nonprofits start campaign to prevent drowning deaths of children with autism
Read full article: Volusia deputies, nonprofits start campaign to prevent drowning deaths of children with autismJust in the last month, three children with autism drowned in Central Florida after eloping or wandering from their families.
‘Something is finally happening:’ Crews in Longwood start work to fix concrete-filled drainpipe
Read full article: ‘Something is finally happening:’ Crews in Longwood start work to fix concrete-filled drainpipeAfter eight months, work is finally underway to repair a pipe plugged with concrete in the Shadow Bay neighborhood.
Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for ThanksgivingTwo Fold H.E.L.P. Ministries is providing a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings to over a dozen people in their re-entry program, aimed at rehabilitating those formerly incarcerated or struggling through hard times.
A Cinderella Story: Space Coast Varsity Football
Read full article: A Cinderella Story: Space Coast Varsity FootballThe Space Coast High School Varsity football team is giving thanks this week for an incredible season — and also to a Tampa Bay Buccaneer whose generosity helped change the program's fortunes.
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‘Working with our community partners:’ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention Unit
Read full article: ‘Working with our community partners:’ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention UnitAfter a new state law went into effect last month criminalizing sleeping on public streets, some law enforcement agencies found themselves in a tough spot: When they enforce the law and make the homeless move along, typically the homeless just move somewhere else.
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News 6 photojournalist's turkey giveaway kicks off, feeding Orange County seniors, families
Read full article: News 6 photojournalist's turkey giveaway kicks off, feeding Orange County seniors, familiesCorie Murray, News 6 photojournalist and host of the "Black Men Sundays" podcast, is getting results for Central Florida families this Thanksgiving.
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‘Can’t miss it:’ Mount Dora still struggles with mystery stench, residents demand answers
Read full article: ‘Can’t miss it:’ Mount Dora still struggles with mystery stench, residents demand answersThe facility off of Highway 441 has been at the center of an ongoing mystery in Mount Dora. Some believe it's causing a stinky smell in certain areas, and people who live nearby want to get to the bottom of it.
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Kissimmee debates reinstating police oversight board amid calls for transparency
Read full article: Kissimmee debates reinstating police oversight board amid calls for transparencyOn June 30, Kissimmee's Police Civilian Oversight Board was dissolved. The oversight board was responsible for reviewing complaints, policies, and procedures and providing recommendations.
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From Homelessness to Hope: Millie’s journey to finding a home and new beginning
Read full article: From Homelessness to Hope: Millie’s journey to finding a home and new beginningMillie Atwell is always one to make others laugh. She puts them at ease with her jokes and her love of all things Dolly Parton. She finds the country music star an inspiration.