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Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials say
Read full article: Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials sayA Florida man is accused of stealing upwards of $10,000 worth of trading cards at self-checkouts by scanning seasoning packets in their place, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and statewide prosecutors.
World War II-era ‘practice bomb’ found near Cocoa Beach elementary school, officials say
Read full article: World War II-era ‘practice bomb’ found near Cocoa Beach elementary school, officials sayA World War II-era “practice bomb” was disposed of after being found near an elementary school in Cocoa Beach, according to the U.S. Space Force.
There’s a huge myth about this stretch of I-4 in Central Florida. Here’s the truth
Read full article: There’s a huge myth about this stretch of I-4 in Central Florida. Here’s the truthFor decades now, myths have popped up about a small section of Interstate 4 in Central Florida. But the truth may be even stranger.
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.
‘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.
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.
VIDEO: Jaguar driver hits Florida school bus, arrested hours later for domestic dispute, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Jaguar driver hits Florida school bus, arrested hours later for domestic dispute, deputies sayIn a social media post, the sheriff’s office stated that video footage shows the Jaguar driver failing to slow down as the bus approached a bus stop.
POLICE: Wanted man nabbed after standoff beneath Edgewater home attic
Read full article: POLICE: Wanted man nabbed after standoff beneath Edgewater home atticA wanted man was finally arrested after he barricaded himself in the attic of an Edgewater home on Tuesday night, according to the police department.
Handcuffed woman caught eating cocaine hidden inside her pants, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: Handcuffed woman caught eating cocaine hidden inside her pants, Florida sheriff saysAfter chucking a cinderblock through someone’s car, a handcuffed Palm Bay woman was caught eating cocaine that was concealed inside her pants, the sheriff said.
Investigation still active months after apparent frogman robs Disney Springs restaurant
Read full article: Investigation still active months after apparent frogman robs Disney Springs restaurantAn investigation is ongoing five months after a person wearing an apparent wetsuit robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs.
Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduate
Read full article: Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduateOn President's Day, a candidate for Florida governor promised a new requirement for high schoolers to graduate. And it involves answering a simple question.
Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vaping
Read full article: Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vapingIn an email to parents, the school principal wrote that the ongoing vaping problems on campus have sparked "environmental concerns in student restrooms."
Handcuffed woman who shot Marion deputy with hidden gun gets prison sentence
Read full article: Handcuffed woman who shot Marion deputy with hidden gun gets prison sentenceA woman who shot a Marion County deputy while handcuffed in a patrol car last year will now spend several decades behind bars, according to court records obtained by News 6.
VIDEO: Man caught trying to smash ex’s car near Publix, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: VIDEO: Man caught trying to smash ex’s car near Publix, Volusia sheriff saysDeputies released footage of the incident, which reveals that the man was actually smashing the SUV of an "innocent Publix employee."
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.
Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancy
Read full article: Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancyAfter a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to new court records obtained by News 6.
Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police say
Read full article: Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police sayA former city employee from Titusville was arrested after spending over $2,000 on a lawnmower, according to the police department.
Driver wanted after ramming deputy’s patrol car, running away in Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Driver wanted after ramming deputy’s patrol car, running away in Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says it’s looking for a Tesla driver accused of ramming a deputy’s patrol car and fleeing on foot after driving over spike strips and crashing.
Pickleball brawl: Couple faces charges in fight at Spruce Creek Country Club
Read full article: Pickleball brawl: Couple faces charges in fight at Spruce Creek Country ClubA Volusia County couple faces charges after allegedly getting into a fight with their pickleball opponents at a country club, according to the sheriff’s office.
Here’s why people are hanging illegal toilet seats off the coast of Florida
Read full article: Here’s why people are hanging illegal toilet seats off the coast of FloridaNear Plantation Key, you can expect to find a rather strange site. Sitting along both sides of a short channel are a bunch of toilet seats.
Explosives ‘stolen from the military’ cause scare in The Villages neighborhood
Read full article: Explosives ‘stolen from the military’ cause scare in The Villages neighborhoodDeputies evacuated homes in a neighborhood in The Villages on Tuesday after they responded to explosive devices at a residence, prompting a bomb‑squad response and a federal investigation.
‘What is eyesore?:’ Majesty Building off I-4 gets unexpected Jeopardy! moment
Read full article: ‘What is eyesore?:’ Majesty Building off I-4 gets unexpected Jeopardy! momentIn the category “Starts & Ends With The Same Vowel,” the $800 "Jeopardy!" clue reminded viewers nationwide of the towering Altamonte Springs landmark that has been stuck in construction limbo since 2001.
‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friend
Read full article: ‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friendAfter a 17-year-old was arrested over setting his friend on fire last month, more details have been revealed in a fundraiser for the victim and his family.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office unveils newest vehicle in its fleet — an ice cream truck. Here’s how it was purchased
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office unveils newest vehicle in its fleet — an ice cream truck. Here’s how it was purchasedThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office adds a very unique vehicle to its fleet.
Central Florida strip club, restaurant linked to Epstein, new records show
Read full article: Central Florida strip club, restaurant linked to Epstein, new records showAs part of the latest release of Epstein files, News 6 has uncovered an FBI report that links Epstein to a Central Florida strip club and biker gang.