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‘Young hoodlums:’ Gang of boys caught playing ‘real-life Frogger’ at Central Florida park
Read full article: ‘Young hoodlums:’ Gang of boys caught playing ‘real-life Frogger’ at Central Florida parkThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office took to social media on Wednesday after a gang of 'young hoodlums' was caught engaging in mischief at a local park last week.
Florida man arrested after pranking deputy with A.I. video in Lake Mary
Read full article: Florida man arrested after pranking deputy with A.I. video in Lake MaryA South Florida man was arrested after showing an A.I.-generated video to a deputy at a store in Lake Mary last month, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Thousands stolen from Florida HOAs for lavish trips, plastic surgery, deputies say
Read full article: Thousands stolen from Florida HOAs for lavish trips, plastic surgery, deputies sayA property manager is wanted after she was accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands from Martin County HOAs, according to the sheriff’s office.
Rooftop roadkill: Tourists haul dead alligator across Central Florida counties, FWC says
Read full article: Rooftop roadkill: Tourists haul dead alligator across Central Florida counties, FWC saysThe pair told officers they covered the animal with the sheet after learning that possessing an alligator is illegal in Florida, FWC said.
‘We need to do that:’ DeSantis calls on Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriage
Read full article: ‘We need to do that:’ DeSantis calls on Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriageDuring a bill signing on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on state lawmakers to ban cousins from getting married in Florida.
‘I’m going to kill you:’ Good Samaritan describes attack on Central Florida expressway
Read full article: ‘I’m going to kill you:’ Good Samaritan describes attack on Central Florida expresswayA good Samaritan who was ambushed and attacked while trying to help an apparent car crash victim believes the motorist wanted to take his life. “He kept saying, ‘I’m going to kill you! I’m going to kill you!” Hans Hamilton told News 6 in an exclusive interview about the violent altercation.
VIDEO: Good Samaritan ambushed on Central Florida expressway
Read full article: VIDEO: Good Samaritan ambushed on Central Florida expresswayA Good Samaritan was violently attacked after stopping to help a motorist who crashed on a Central Florida expressway, video obtained exclusively by News 6 reveals.
Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The Villages
Read full article: Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The VillagesIt’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?
‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discovery
Read full article: ‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discoveryA simple traffic stop this month escalated after an officer found illicit substances inside, according to new footage released by the police department.
Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nails
Read full article: Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nailsA Brevard County jury awarded over $14 million to a woman who ate ice cream contaminated with metal, according to law firm Alpizar Law.
‘Feared for their lives:’ Water gun sparks shooting scare near Denny’s restaurant in Cocoa Beach
Read full article: ‘Feared for their lives:’ Water gun sparks shooting scare near Denny’s restaurant in Cocoa BeachA 19-year-old was jailed this week after brandishing a water gun outside a Denny’s Restaurant in Cocoa Beach, according to the police department.
Body camera video shows Florida man’s arrest in Daytona Beach airport runway case
Read full article: Body camera video shows Florida man’s arrest in Daytona Beach airport runway caseNew video shows the moment Volusia County deputies reached a man accused of crashing his car through a fence at Daytona Beach International Airport and driving onto an active runway.
Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff saysThe sheriff's office announced that he was fired on Thursday after he was caught placing AirTags in cars belonging to his ex and her daughter.
Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s why
Read full article: Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s whyA Florida man who became known as “Lectern Guy” over his role in the Jan. 6 protest took to social media to denounce property tax cuts in the state — though perhaps not for the reason some might think.
Accused drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked plane
Read full article: Accused drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked planeA driver is in custody after he crashed he vehicle onto the airfield at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
SHERIFF: Florida woman claims conspiracy with country singers after selling other people’s homes
Read full article: SHERIFF: Florida woman claims conspiracy with country singers after selling other people’s homesDetectives said that she claimed to have opened the account for a friend, whom she believed to be Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line.
Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mail
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mailA Central Florida woman was put behind bars after Holly Hill police said she was discovered stealing mail from dozens of people.
Florida man doing 101 mph in a 55-mph zone was trying to ‘avoid an animal,’ deputies say
Read full article: Florida man doing 101 mph in a 55-mph zone was trying to ‘avoid an animal,’ deputies sayAn alleged superspeeder claims he had to speed to avoid an animal in the road, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says.
‘Crappy plan:’ Man caught on camera stealing septic tank in Florida, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Crappy plan:’ Man caught on camera stealing septic tank in Florida, deputies sayAfter his first attempt failed, deputies said Alfio Nocifora returned with a rented U-Haul truck and successfully loaded the septic tank and about $2,500 worth of electrical pipe.
🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaques
Read full article: 🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaquesEvery day, Wild heads to Silver Springs State Park to find its infamous monkeys. After a long, mosquito-heavy search, the park’s rhesus macaques finally make an unforgettable entrance.
‘In the middle of the road:’ Florida man climbs into Amazon delivery van, drives off with driver inside
Read full article: ‘In the middle of the road:’ Florida man climbs into Amazon delivery van, drives off with driver insideAccording to an arrest affidavit, the Amazon driver stopped on Cepheus Court to make a delivery when Joseph Baldi yelled at the driver, then got into the van and drove while the driver chased and confronted him.