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Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne display
Read full article: Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne displayMelbourne Main Street wants to know who took two giant Christmas decorations from a downtown display.
‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yards
Read full article: ‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yardsA feud is brewing between a homeowner and her neighbors with some graphic complaints about her property and behavior. Susan Brennan owns a lot next to the house without running water on Atlantic Avenue.
‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairs
Read full article: ‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairsLast week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.
Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe why
Read full article: Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe whyFlorida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.
‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porches
Read full article: ‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porchesFlagler County deputies are attempting to identify a masked person who was seen leaving various items at the front door of multiple homes in Palm Coast, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘TikTok prank gone wrong:’ Florida man takes chilly nighttime stroll buck naked, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘TikTok prank gone wrong:’ Florida man takes chilly nighttime stroll buck naked, sheriff saysSheriff Grady Judd said the man claimed that the incident was part of a TikTok challenge, though he didn't even have a cell phone on him.
Men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stop, FHP says
Read full article: Men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stop, FHP saysDuring a traffic stop on Monday afternoon, a trooper in Orange County uncovered a major trove of illicit marijuana, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘You’re impaired:’ Florida man caught driving into oncoming highway traffic, video shows
Read full article: ‘You’re impaired:’ Florida man caught driving into oncoming highway traffic, video showsBody-camera footage released by the police department shows the encounter between the driver and the officers who brought his vehicle to a stop.
Woman accused of throwing coffee on Florida mom and her baby in dog dispute
Read full article: Woman accused of throwing coffee on Florida mom and her baby in dog disputeAn undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a mother, her child and their dog last week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not careful
Read full article: ‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not carefulA popular mushroom could jeopardize Florida's environment if it gets released into the wild, according to an expert with the University of Florida.
Florida man forces way into middle school, pulls fire alarm, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man forces way into middle school, pulls fire alarm, deputies sayAn Orlando man is accused of forcing his way past the front desk administrator of Meadowbrook Middle School and pulling the fire alarm once inside the lobby, according to court documents.
This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came from
Read full article: This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came fromIf you’ve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, there’s a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose case
Read full article: 8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose caseA terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.
‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York City
Read full article: ‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York CityLast week, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood openly invited New York City residents to move to the Sunshine State after a heated mayoral election. Now, he's going after the police.
Orange County couple in viral TikTok video charged, accused of assaulting canvasser
Read full article: Orange County couple in viral TikTok video charged, accused of assaulting canvasserThe Orange County couple who were seen in a TikTok video using racially-charged language against a solar utility worker earlier this summer is now facing formal charges.
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving
Read full article: Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before ThanksgivingA private company managing housing near Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida has told residents to remove Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving.
Passengers handed to Border Patrol after fleeing Florida Turnpike traffic stop
Read full article: Passengers handed to Border Patrol after fleeing Florida Turnpike traffic stopA traffic stop along the Florida Turnpike on Tuesday morning ended with six passengers fleeing on foot, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘They were bored:’ Teen destroyed green at New Smyrna Beach golf course, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘They were bored:’ Teen destroyed green at New Smyrna Beach golf course, sheriff saysAfter a New Smyrna Beach golf course was heavily vandalized last month, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has finally revealed the suspect involved.
Iguanas will actually fall from trees in South Florida during cold snap. Here’s why
Read full article: Iguanas will actually fall from trees in South Florida during cold snap. Here’s whyThe upcoming cold snap in the Sunshine State will be intense enough to make Iguanas rain from the sky in South Florida.
‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?
Read full article: ‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?On a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
VIDEO: Barricaded suspect in Florida falls through ceiling into arms of SWAT
Read full article: VIDEO: Barricaded suspect in Florida falls through ceiling into arms of SWATLaw enforcement believed Keith Rodgers was hiding in the attic, and after several hours, body camera footage captured the moment Rodgers fell through the ceiling into the arms of SWAT officers
‘Not the end:’ Volusia sheriff invites New Yorkers to Florida after mayoral election
Read full article: ‘Not the end:’ Volusia sheriff invites New Yorkers to Florida after mayoral electionAfter New York City elected Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood invited New Yorkers to move to the Sunshine State.