Florida House panel finally takes up data center restrictions bill
Read full article: Florida House panel finally takes up data center restrictions billLegislation putting new restrictions on large-scale data centers, a major plank of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, cleared its first House committee on Tuesday.
Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff says
Read full article: Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff saysThe masked shoplifting suspect shot by an Orange County deputy outside a local Walmart had a violent criminal history, Sheriff John Mina announced on Tuesday.
Flagler teen arrested after sending gun video, threatening classmates over Snapchat, deputies say
Read full article: Flagler teen arrested after sending gun video, threatening classmates over Snapchat, deputies sayA 14‑year‑old Matanzas High School student has been arrested after deputies say he sent violent threats over Snapchat, displaying a firearm and threatening to shoot two classmates during an online argument outside school hours, according to a news release.
‘I am a prophet:’ Central Florida man caught destroying Chinese restaurant to stop COVID, deputies say
Read full article: ‘I am a prophet:’ Central Florida man caught destroying Chinese restaurant to stop COVID, deputies sayAn Orlando man was arrested on Monday after a bizarre attack on a Chinese restaurant, according to investigators.
Brevard County turns down gas tax hike to fund transportation projects
Read full article: Brevard County turns down gas tax hike to fund transportation projectsBrevard County commissioners on Tuesday voted against a plan to raise its gas tax to address a funding shortfall for critical transportation improvements.
‘I’ll f****** kill her:’ Mom caught on video viciously beating cat, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: ‘I’ll f****** kill her:’ Mom caught on video viciously beating cat, Brevard sheriff saysA Merritt Island woman was jailed after she was seen viciously attacking a cat to “get back at” a family member over the weekend, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fight
Read full article: Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fightThe death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise ship last fall has sparked a new child custody fight involving the Titusville teen’s stepsiblings, newly filed court records show.
‘Why did she get the children back?’ Mom accused of child neglect arrested again when toddler nearly drowns
Read full article: ‘Why did she get the children back?’ Mom accused of child neglect arrested again when toddler nearly drownsA 1-year-old almost drowned, according to police, and now, for the second time in just the last few months, a mother is back in jail.
Flagler teen arrested after sending gun video, threatening classmates over Snapchat, deputies say
Read full article: Flagler teen arrested after sending gun video, threatening classmates over Snapchat, deputies sayA 14‑year‑old Matanzas High School student has been arrested after deputies say he sent violent threats over Snapchat, displaying a firearm and threatening to shoot two classmates during an online argument outside school hours, according to a news release.
‘99.9% sure:’ Remains found in submerged car believed to be Flagler County woman missing since 2003
Read full article: ‘99.9% sure:’ Remains found in submerged car believed to be Flagler County woman missing since 2003The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that human remains recovered from a submerged vehicle in the Intracoastal Waterway are believed to be those of a Palm Coast woman who disappeared more than 22 years ago.
America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem
Read full article: America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problemFlorida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central Florida
Read full article: Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central FloridaCold-weather shelters will be open in some areas as a response to our latest cold front, with some counties also sharing guidance of free methods to reach the shelters.
16-year-old killed in Flagler County train incident, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 16-year-old killed in Flagler County train incident, sheriff’s office saysCounty Road 304 in Flagler County was shut down on Saturday evening while officials conducted a death investigation involving a freight train, according to a news release.
In Port Canaveral liquefied natural gas plant fight, similar struggles in Volusia County recalled
Read full article: In Port Canaveral liquefied natural gas plant fight, similar struggles in Volusia County recalledThe debate over a proposed liquefied natural gas plant at Port Canaveral is not the only fuel project that’s sparked a community backlash in Central Florida in the last few years. Residents have successfully fought off plans for gas and diesel storage facilities in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast too.
Lake Commissioner Sabatini calls county GOP leaders ‘RINOS’ amid committee rejection
Read full article: Lake Commissioner Sabatini calls county GOP leaders ‘RINOS’ amid committee rejectionAnthony Sabatini, current Lake County commissioner and former Florida state representative, is lashing out against county Republican leaders after his application to become a member of its executive committee was rejected. The Lake County Republican Party voted 70-56 against Sabatini in a meeting Monday night.
17-year-old arrested after rifle found in pants at Eustis festival, police say
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested after rifle found in pants at Eustis festival, police sayA 17-year-old boy was arrested Saturday after a rifle was found in his pants at a festival at Carver Park in Eustis, according to police.
Eustis police seek help in fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist
Read full article: Eustis police seek help in fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclistAccording to police, a 48-year-old woman was riding her bicycle southbound on Lakeshore Drive near the intersection with Eustis Road early Friday morning when she was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle.
Florida man sues lawmaker after getting blocked on social media over Epstein Files law
Read full article: Florida man sues lawmaker after getting blocked on social media over Epstein Files lawU.S. Congressman Randy Fine (R-Florida) is now being sued after he blocked a Republican candidate on social media, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Marion County daycare worker caught on video abusing children, deputies say
Read full article: Marion County daycare worker caught on video abusing children, deputies sayA 31-year-old daycare worker was arrested after surveillance footage showed multiple instances of alleged abuse involving children at a learning center, deputies said.
America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem
Read full article: America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problemFlorida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
Legendary ‘Versailles’ mansion near Orlando comes under fire in new lawsuit
Read full article: Legendary ‘Versailles’ mansion near Orlando comes under fire in new lawsuitThe legendary “Versailles” home is the subject of a new lawsuit that popped up in Orange County on Tuesday morning, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Florida House candidate from viral N-word video seeks to unseat Rep. Bruce Antone
Read full article: Florida House candidate from viral N-word video seeks to unseat Rep. Bruce AntoneMichael Lincoln-McCreight aims to become the first person with autism spectrum disorder elected to the Florida House. But, as a first-time candidate and the sole Republican to date running for House District 41, his campaign has been overshadowed by a viral video that shows him yelling a racial slur that has raised questions about his candidacy.
‘It’s been going on for a month:’ Neighborhood on edge over door kick challenge
Read full article: ‘It’s been going on for a month:’ Neighborhood on edge over door kick challengeWhat started as a social media trend is now leaving some Central Florida families shaken and on edge. On social media, the “Door Kick Challenge” — where teens run up to a home, kick the front door, and run away — has already led to charges against one Central Florida teen.
Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff says
Read full article: Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff saysThe masked shoplifting suspect shot by an Orange County deputy outside a local Walmart had a violent criminal history, Sheriff John Mina announced on Tuesday.
‘I am a prophet:’ Central Florida man caught destroying Chinese restaurant to stop COVID, deputies say
Read full article: ‘I am a prophet:’ Central Florida man caught destroying Chinese restaurant to stop COVID, deputies sayAn Orlando man was arrested on Monday after a bizarre attack on a Chinese restaurant, according to investigators.
Twins sue Universal Studios over alleged injuries on Harry Potter ride at Epic Universe
Read full article: Twins sue Universal Studios over alleged injuries on Harry Potter ride at Epic UniverseTwin brothers have filed lawsuits Friday against Universal Studios, alleging they were injured when a Harry Potter‑themed ride at Epic Universe malfunctioned on Christmas Day last year, according to court records and a news release from law firm Morgan & Morgan.
Video shows moments before deputy shoots, kills 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at Poinciana Walmart
Read full article: Video shows moments before deputy shoots, kills 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at Poinciana WalmartThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released part of the body camera video that showed the moments leading up to a deputy shooting and killing a 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at a Poinciana Walmart.
Walmart’s past shoplifting policy stressed restraint, safety over confrontation
Read full article: Walmart’s past shoplifting policy stressed restraint, safety over confrontationThe shooting of two suspected shoplifters by law enforcement at Walmart stores in Orange and Osceola counties this week is raising new questions about how the retail giant handles theft.
📷Chasing the Everglade Snail Kite: My freezing airboat morning with one of Florida’s rarest raptors
Read full article: 📷Chasing the Everglade Snail Kite: My freezing airboat morning with one of Florida’s rarest raptorsIf you spend enough time in Florida’s wetlands, you realize the true locals aren’t people, they’re the birds. On a brutally cold Central Florida morning, I climbed onto an airboat chasing one of the rarest: the Everglade snail kite, an endangered bird of prey found almost exclusively in Florida’s marshes and lakes.
Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central Florida
Read full article: Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central FloridaCold-weather shelters will be open in some areas as a response to our latest cold front, with some counties also sharing guidance of free methods to reach the shelters.
Crews battling brush fire in Suburban Estates area near Holopaw, officials say
Read full article: Crews battling brush fire in Suburban Estates area near Holopaw, officials sayOfficials from the Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are responding to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon near Holopaw.
16-year-old ID’d as shoplifting suspect killed by deputy in Poinciana Walmart
Read full article: 16-year-old ID’d as shoplifting suspect killed by deputy in Poinciana WalmartA shoplifting suspect who was shot and killed by an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy at a Poinciana Walmart after pulling a gun and running through the store was identified as a 16-year-old boy, according to the sheriff’s office.
America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem
Read full article: America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problemFlorida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
Fake DCF agent tried to ‘remove’ 9-year-old from Florida home, sheriff says
Read full article: Fake DCF agent tried to ‘remove’ 9-year-old from Florida home, sheriff saysA Central Florida woman posed as a state employee while trying to "remove" a 9-year-old boy from his babysitter last week, the sheriff's office announced.
Polk County high school teacher arrested after backyard fire grows to 5 acres, deputies say
Read full article: Polk County high school teacher arrested after backyard fire grows to 5 acres, deputies sayA high school teacher in Polk County was arrested Sunday after he set a fire in his backyard that grew to be 5 acres, according to sheriff’s officials.
4 Florida kids named first-ever Junior Galaxy Explorers after winning LEGO STEM contest
Read full article: 4 Florida kids named first-ever Junior Galaxy Explorers after winning LEGO STEM contestThe young builders were selected from hundreds of entries, who were judged on creativity, problem-solving skills, and space-themed LEGO designs.
Costco is phase 1 in new owners’ plans to ‘de-mall’ Seminole Towne Center
Read full article: Costco is phase 1 in new owners’ plans to ‘de-mall’ Seminole Towne CenterWe're hearing from the new owners of the Seminole Towne Center for the first time about their plans for the mall, bringing Costco to Sanford, and what comes next.
America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem
Read full article: America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problemFlorida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
‘Didn’t get too far:’ SWAT bust leads to major finds in DeBary, Sanford, video shows
Read full article: ‘Didn’t get too far:’ SWAT bust leads to major finds in DeBary, Sanford, video showsA bust at a home in DeBary early Thursday morning yielded some major finds, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
$2,600 per month health insurance premium: ‘The math isn’t math-ing’
Read full article: $2,600 per month health insurance premium: ‘The math isn’t math-ing’Insurance premiums are exploding across Florida — and for one retired math teacher in The Villages, the numbers are staggering. Instead of enjoying retirement, he’s trying to solve what may be the most baffling equation of his life. Last year, he paid $723 a month for coverage. In January, after enhanced federal health care subsidies expired, the bill jumped to more than $2,600 a month.
Crash shuts down Morse Boulevard in The Villages, deputies say
Read full article: Crash shuts down Morse Boulevard in The Villages, deputies sayDeputies shut down a stretch of Morse Boulevard on Tuesday evening after a “severe traffic accident” near Lake Sumter Landing, according to the sheriff’s office.
No bond for ex-Daytona Beach cop accused of drug trafficking
Read full article: No bond for ex-Daytona Beach cop accused of drug traffickingA former Daytona Beach police officer who was arrested last month will remain in jail while awaiting trial on drug charges. Amber Williamson is accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth.
Brush fire forces evacuations in Daytona Beach as drought conditions worsen
Read full article: Brush fire forces evacuations in Daytona Beach as drought conditions worsenHomes are being evacuated in a Daytona Beach neighborhood because of a brush fire crews are battling. Our News 6 meteorologists say drought conditions are pretty bad right now and with the cold front, they are only going to get worse.
Volusia County 12-year-old accused of writing ‘detailed manifesto’ to carry out school shooting due to bullying
Read full article: Volusia County 12-year-old accused of writing ‘detailed manifesto’ to carry out school shooting due to bullyingA 12-year-old was arrested in Volusia County on allegations of writing and posting a “detailed manifesto” about a mass shooting at a school.
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Marion County daycare worker caught on video abusing children, deputies say
Read full article: Marion County daycare worker caught on video abusing children, deputies sayA 31-year-old daycare worker was arrested after surveillance footage showed multiple instances of alleged abuse involving children at a learning center, deputies said.
Lake Commissioner Sabatini calls county GOP leaders ‘RINOS’ amid committee rejection
Read full article: Lake Commissioner Sabatini calls county GOP leaders ‘RINOS’ amid committee rejectionAnthony Sabatini, current Lake County commissioner and former Florida state representative, is lashing out against county Republican leaders after his application to become a member of its executive committee was rejected. The Lake County Republican Party voted 70-56 against Sabatini in a meeting Monday night.
Video shows moments before deputy shoots, kills 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at Poinciana Walmart
Read full article: Video shows moments before deputy shoots, kills 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at Poinciana WalmartThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released part of the body camera video that showed the moments leading up to a deputy shooting and killing a 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at a Poinciana Walmart.
Twins sue Universal Studios over alleged injuries on Harry Potter ride at Epic Universe
Read full article: Twins sue Universal Studios over alleged injuries on Harry Potter ride at Epic UniverseTwin brothers have filed lawsuits Friday against Universal Studios, alleging they were injured when a Harry Potter‑themed ride at Epic Universe malfunctioned on Christmas Day last year, according to court records and a news release from law firm Morgan & Morgan.
No bond for ex-Daytona Beach cop accused of drug trafficking
Read full article: No bond for ex-Daytona Beach cop accused of drug traffickingA former Daytona Beach police officer who was arrested last month will remain in jail while awaiting trial on drug charges. Amber Williamson is accused of trafficking fentanyl and meth.
Waymo self-driving cars officially launches Orlando service. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Waymo self-driving cars officially launches Orlando service. Here’s what to knowThe future of transportation has officially arrived in Central Florida. Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing service powered by self-driving technology, has begun its initial rollout in the Orlando area.
Flying ‘925:’ Allegiant launching Dolly Parton-themed flight from Sanford. Here’s what it includes
Read full article: Flying ‘925:’ Allegiant launching Dolly Parton-themed flight from Sanford. Here’s what it includesAllegiant Air is launching a one-day only, Dollywood-themed flight this November from Central Florida.