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Missouri man on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list pleads not guilty to child sex charges after Florida arrest
Read full article: Missouri man on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list pleads not guilty to child sex charges after Florida arrestA Missouri man formerly on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list who was arrested last month in Lady Lake is back in St. Louis, where he pleaded not guilty to child sex charges in federal court.
Pilot confirmed dead in plane crash in Flagler County, officials say
Read full article: Pilot confirmed dead in plane crash in Flagler County, officials sayThe pilot’s body was located on Saturday after an aircraft went down overnight in a rural area in Flagler County, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
‘Stay tuned:’ DeSantis wants to eliminate Florida property taxes. Could he pull it off?
Read full article: ‘Stay tuned:’ DeSantis wants to eliminate Florida property taxes. Could he pull it off?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to put the state’s property tax in his crosshairs this week after voicing his position on social media.
Titusville man in blacked-out car dies in crash after running from police, FHP says
Read full article: Titusville man in blacked-out car dies in crash after running from police, FHP saysA 42-year-old man died in a crash after running from Titusville police, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘We want the whole picture:’ Titusville residents demand more answers at NAACP meeting about police shooting
Read full article: ‘We want the whole picture:’ Titusville residents demand more answers at NAACP meeting about police shootingTri-Marea Charles' death is now the subject of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) investigation, but very few details have been publicly released, fueling the anger in the community.
Debbie Mayfield can be on the ballot for Florida Senate special election, Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Debbie Mayfield can be on the ballot for Florida Senate special election, Supreme Court rulesThe Florida Supreme Court on Thursday backed Rep. Debbie Mayfield in her bid to run in a special election for a Senate seat, ruling that state elections officials wrongly blocked her from appearing on the ballot.
Titusville mayor calls for unity after deadly police shooting, urges transparency
Read full article: Titusville mayor calls for unity after deadly police shooting, urges transparencyPolice haven’t said exactly what happened, but as the community awaits the findings of the FDLE investigation, the mayor is calling for unity.
Pilot confirmed dead in plane crash in Flagler County, officials say
Read full article: Pilot confirmed dead in plane crash in Flagler County, officials sayThe pilot’s body was located on Saturday after an aircraft went down overnight in a rural area in Flagler County, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Man gets life in prison for drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old in Flagler County
Read full article: Man gets life in prison for drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old in Flagler CountyStephen Monroe, 26, was found guilty by a Flagler County jury of first-degree murder in a 2022 drive-by shooting which took the life of a 16-year-old boy.
19-year-old killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-95 in Flagler County
Read full article: 19-year-old killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-95 in Flagler CountyA 19-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Palm Coast man accused of stealing new home appliances from construction sites
Read full article: Palm Coast man accused of stealing new home appliances from construction sitesA Palm Coast man is facing charges after he was accused of stealing over 20 new appliances from construction sites across Flagler and St. Johns counties, according to a news release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?
Read full article: These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.
Missouri man on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list pleads not guilty to child sex charges after Florida arrest
Read full article: Missouri man on FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list pleads not guilty to child sex charges after Florida arrestA Missouri man formerly on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list who was arrested last month in Lady Lake is back in St. Louis, where he pleaded not guilty to child sex charges in federal court.
Lake County human trafficking operation leads to 29 arrests
Read full article: Lake County human trafficking operation leads to 29 arrestsThe three-day human trafficking operation — named “Operation Forced Labor” — took place Feb. 6 - Feb. 8 at an undisclosed location in central Lake County, focusing on identifying, safely recovering, and stabilizing victims of human trafficking, according to the sheriff’s office.
State requests mental evaluation of woman accused in deadly Lake County deputy ambush
Read full article: State requests mental evaluation of woman accused in deadly Lake County deputy ambushThe state filed a motion requesting that an expert evaluate the competency of Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of luring Lake County deputies into an ambush which killed one and wounded two others.
Eustis Elementary celebrates 100 years with community-driven upgrades
Read full article: Eustis Elementary celebrates 100 years with community-driven upgradesAs Eustis Elementary school celebrates 100 years, the school is seeking input from parents and community members when it comes to upgrades.
Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida stores
Read full article: Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida storesJoann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
Florida city says it’s now OK to raise and keep backyard chickens
Read full article: Florida city says it’s now OK to raise and keep backyard chickensAs egg prices soar and some grocery stores place limits on how much you can buy, Clermont has changed its law to allow its residents to raise and keep backyard chickens.
Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
Read full article: Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency servicesSeveral hospitals in the Sunshine State, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
VIDEO: Marion County deputies chase man, woman accused of stealing from Walmart
Read full article: VIDEO: Marion County deputies chase man, woman accused of stealing from WalmartA man and his partner were arrested after stealing from a Walmart, sending deputies on a car chase and on foot Monday, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida stores
Read full article: Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida storesJoann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
Man accused of molesting minor in Marion County. More victims possible, deputies say
Read full article: Man accused of molesting minor in Marion County. More victims possible, deputies sayDetectives believe that a man accused of exposing himself to and molesting a 14-year-old girl in Marion County could have additional victims.
Can’t find eggs at the supermarket? Try a Central Florida farm
Read full article: Can’t find eggs at the supermarket? Try a Central Florida farmGrocery stores are restricting eggs and raising prices as national farms grapple with persistent bird flu outbreaks and the rising cost of feed. For Central Florida’s egg farmers, their chickens are revving up for egg-laying season, and they are trying to meet the demand.
Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
Read full article: Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency servicesSeveral hospitals in the Sunshine State, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
City of Orlando considers homeless shelter buses to help get people off the streets
Read full article: City of Orlando considers homeless shelter buses to help get people off the streetsFaced with fast-rising homelessness and a shortage of shelter beds, Orlando officials are eyeing a mobile solution. They’re considering buying two former Greyhound buses, with bunkbeds replacing seats to house up to 20 people in each. The buses go for $175,000 each, with operations expected to cost about $1 million annually.
‘That flame can’t go out:' Family friends honor Geraldine Thompson’s legacy
Read full article: ‘That flame can’t go out:' Family friends honor Geraldine Thompson’s legacyDr. LaVon W. Bracy, a community leader and author, first met State Sen. Geraldine Thompson in 1969 when they became college roommates. Their friendship, which began when they were both 20 years old, lasted a lifetime. Bracy and her daughter, State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, talked to News 6 about Thompson and her legacy.
Randolph Bracy says he will run for the late Geraldine Thompson’s Florida Senate seat
Read full article: Randolph Bracy says he will run for the late Geraldine Thompson’s Florida Senate seatRandolph Bracy III, a former state senator who lost to Thompson when he challenged her in the Democratic primary for Florida Senate District 15 last August, made the announcement on Instagram and Facebook on Friday.
Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
Read full article: Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency servicesSeveral hospitals in the Sunshine State, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
‘A perfect day:’ 15 couples say ‘I do’ in Osceola County Courthouse wedding on Valentine’s Day
Read full article: ‘A perfect day:’ 15 couples say ‘I do’ in Osceola County Courthouse wedding on Valentine’s DayWedding bells rang out at the Osceola County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday as 15 couples tied the knot in a special Valentine’s Day group wedding ceremony.
Osceola County mom who poisoned family with bleach gets life in prison
Read full article: Osceola County mom who poisoned family with bleach gets life in prisonAn Osceola County mother who forced her children to drink bleach and strangled her 3-year-old to death was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, court records show.
81st Osceola County Fair returns with rides, concerts, livestock show
Read full article: 81st Osceola County Fair returns with rides, concerts, livestock showThe 81st annual Osceola County Fair is back from the Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show, celebrating agriculture, community, food and fun for the whole family.
Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schools
Read full article: Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schoolsOperation Best Foot Forward, a two-week campaign launched Feb. 11, aims to enhance safety across Central Florida by raising awareness about Florida’s driver yield laws, which grant pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks.
Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida stores
Read full article: Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida storesJoann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
New Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: New Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Here’s what to expectIt’s a brand-new year, but that’s not stopping Florida’s ever-popular grocery chain from expanding with even more store openings.
These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?
Read full article: These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.
More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Here’s the timing
Read full article: More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Here’s the timingConstruction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
Read full article: Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency servicesSeveral hospitals in the Sunshine State, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
‘Caught the edge of his tooth:’ Man says coyotes attacked him, service dog in Altamonte Springs neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Caught the edge of his tooth:’ Man says coyotes attacked him, service dog in Altamonte Springs neighborhoodChris Mack said he was taking his 3-year-old service dog for a routine evening walk along Leatherwood Drive in the Country Creek neighborhood when he saw multiple coyotes approaching from a nearby yard.
Suspects indicted, charged in fatal shooting outside Sanford Best Buy
Read full article: Suspects indicted, charged in fatal shooting outside Sanford Best BuyOf the three men arrested after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Sanford Best Buy, two have been indicted on murder charges while a state attorney’s office has charged the other.
Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida stores
Read full article: Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida storesJoann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 vehicles in Sumter County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 vehicles in Sumter County, FHP saysA 62-year-old Ocala man was struck by a pickup truck and a sedan while attempting to cross a road in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?
Read full article: These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.
🐵Painting with primates, yoga with lemurs unique date experiences offered by Florida animal sanctuary
Read full article: 🐵Painting with primates, yoga with lemurs unique date experiences offered by Florida animal sanctuaryLooking for a unique date activity? A Sumter County animal sanctuary is offering unique experiences like painting and yoga while adding some wildlife like deer, anteaters and even lemurs to the mix. It’s all in an effort to help endangered animals.
Florida men found with credit card skimmers during traffic stop, troopers say
Read full article: Florida men found with credit card skimmers during traffic stop, troopers sayA traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Sumter County led to troopers finding fraudulent credit cards and credit card skimmers, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘It goes fast:’ Food giveaway at DeLand church ends quickly amid high demand
Read full article: ‘It goes fast:’ Food giveaway at DeLand church ends quickly amid high demandA church in DeLand hosted a food giveaway and said the demand was so high that they ran out of food within the first half hour.
From seawalls to soccer fields: Ormond Beach unplugged
Read full article: From seawalls to soccer fields: Ormond Beach unpluggedWhen people think of Florida’s coast, Daytona Beach often takes center stage. But just a few miles north, nestled along the Atlantic, lies Ormond Beach, a city filled with charm, history, and surprises. To uncover its best-kept secrets, we took a driving tour of Ormond Beach with the newly-elected mayor, Jason Leslie.
President Trump set to visit Daytona Beach as Daytona 500 kicks off
Read full article: President Trump set to visit Daytona Beach as Daytona 500 kicks offAccording to the officials with the White House, Air Force One is expected to land around 2 p.m. at Daytona Beach International Airport on Sunday.
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City of Orlando considers homeless shelter buses to help get people off the streets
Read full article: City of Orlando considers homeless shelter buses to help get people off the streetsFaced with fast-rising homelessness and a shortage of shelter beds, Orlando officials are eyeing a mobile solution. They’re considering buying two former Greyhound buses, with bunkbeds replacing seats to house up to 20 people in each. The buses go for $175,000 each, with operations expected to cost about $1 million annually.
Flooding from 2024 hurricanes depleted National Flood Insurance Program funds, officials say
Read full article: Flooding from 2024 hurricanes depleted National Flood Insurance Program funds, officials sayAfter Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims.
From seawalls to soccer fields: Ormond Beach unplugged
Read full article: From seawalls to soccer fields: Ormond Beach unpluggedWhen people think of Florida’s coast, Daytona Beach often takes center stage. But just a few miles north, nestled along the Atlantic, lies Ormond Beach, a city filled with charm, history, and surprises. To uncover its best-kept secrets, we took a driving tour of Ormond Beach with the newly-elected mayor, Jason Leslie.
‘That flame can’t go out:' Family friends honor Geraldine Thompson’s legacy
Read full article: ‘That flame can’t go out:' Family friends honor Geraldine Thompson’s legacyDr. LaVon W. Bracy, a community leader and author, first met State Sen. Geraldine Thompson in 1969 when they became college roommates. Their friendship, which began when they were both 20 years old, lasted a lifetime. Bracy and her daughter, State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, talked to News 6 about Thompson and her legacy.
Randolph Bracy says he will run for the late Geraldine Thompson’s Florida Senate seat
Read full article: Randolph Bracy says he will run for the late Geraldine Thompson’s Florida Senate seatRandolph Bracy III, a former state senator who lost to Thompson when he challenged her in the Democratic primary for Florida Senate District 15 last August, made the announcement on Instagram and Facebook on Friday.
President Trump set to visit Daytona Beach as Daytona 500 kicks off
Read full article: President Trump set to visit Daytona Beach as Daytona 500 kicks offAccording to the officials with the White House, Air Force One is expected to land around 2 p.m. at Daytona Beach International Airport on Sunday.
Man gets life in prison for drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old in Flagler County
Read full article: Man gets life in prison for drive-by shooting that killed 16-year-old in Flagler CountyStephen Monroe, 26, was found guilty by a Flagler County jury of first-degree murder in a 2022 drive-by shooting which took the life of a 16-year-old boy.
No clear cause yet for large-scale fish kill in Lake Apopka, agencies say
Read full article: No clear cause yet for large-scale fish kill in Lake Apopka, agencies sayState agencies investigating a massive fish kill in Lake Apopka say they've ruled out some possibilities but are still unsure what caused the incident.