Michael Drejka gets 20 years for 2018 shooting death of Markeis McGlockton
Michael Drejka will spend 20 years in prison for fatally shooting a man during a dispute over a handicapped parking spot.
Turkish forces have invaded Syria to attack Kurds
Turkish troops invaded northern Syria on Wednesday to push back Kurdish fighters it views as terrorists. The Kurds have been backed by the United States and they captured the last of IS-controlled territory in Syria in March.
Launch of NASA's ICON satellite delayed due to weather
NASA?s Ionospheric Connection Explorer ( ICON) satellite will be air-launched from a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, carried by the company?s L-1011 aircraft, Stargazer.
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The world's largest bounce house is coming to Central Florida later this month. Big Bounce America is bringing the world's largest bounce house to Kissimmee.
Turkey invades Syria
Turkish troops invaded northern Syria on Wednesday to push back Kurdish fighters it views as terrorists. The Kurds have been backed by the United States and they captured the last of IS-controlled territory in Syria in March.
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To celebrate the scariest time of the year, Applebee's is hoping to calm your nerves with their frighteningly good deal. For the entire month of October, participating Applebee's will be serving up the $1 Vampire! And guinea pig ice cream is all the rage in Ecuador.
Unique launch this week at Cape Canaveral
NASA?s Ionospheric Connection Explorer ( ICON) satellite is scheduled to launch Wednesday, Oct. 9, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. ICON will be air-launched from a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, carried by the company?s L-1011 aircraft, Stargazer.
Dozens of seagulls mysteriously fall ill on Lido, Siesta Key beach
Something is making laughing gulls sick on Lido Beach. Save Our Seabirds' avian hospital administrator, Dana Leworthy said it started when nine laughing gulls were brought in, showing signs of sickness. Within days, they were treating 25. While red tide does not appear to be present in the area, samples from Collier County have tested positive.
Malabar councilman throws paper-ball at woman
A woman wants a Malabar councilman who threw a ball of paper at her to be investigated for claims of assault. Dawn Danielson is also demanding that District 4 councilman Dick Korn resign. The conflict stemmed over re-zoning development of land near the Indian River Lagoon.
Couple injured in possible bobcat attack in South Florida
A woman out for an early morning walk with her husband was attacked by an animal believed to be a bobcat. Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the attack happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday near the couple's apartment.
US vaping illnesses top 1,000; death count is up to 18
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 1,080 confirmed and probable cases have been reported in 48 states and one U.S. territory as of Tuesday afternoon. The count includes 18 deaths in 15 states. Most who got sick said they vaped products containing THC, the marijuana ingredient that causes a high, but some said they vaped only nicotine.
Final six Pulse museum designs now on display
The six finalists chosen to design the National Pulse Memorial and Museum are presenting their models for the museum that can now be viewed by the public. The winning team?s concept will be announced on October 30. The onePulse foundation says they hope to break ground by 2021.
Changes coming after security breach at Spruce Creek HS
The Volusia County School District has announced some big security changes after a homeless man trespassed onto the Spruce Creek High School campus and even entered a classroom.
EA Sports could be moving HQ from Maitland to Downtown Orlando
EA Sports is planning a move from Maitland to Downtown Orlando's Creative Village. The game-developing company would construct a 180,00-square-foot building, plaza and parking garage representing a roughly $62 million dollar investment.
Florida Citrus Sports ends Orlando Citrus Parade
The Orlando Citrus Parade is no more. Florida Citrus Sports on Tuesday announced that the 2018 parade was its last. They cited that it was cost prohibitive, saying they can no longer justify the investment needed "based on the level of return delivered for our community."
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Dive Bahrain, which bills itself as ?the world?s largest underwater theme park,? has officially opened for visitors, with under-the-sea attractions including a sunken Boeing 747. And two-thirds of millennials believe that they will one day be wealthy, compared to only half of Gen Xers and only a quarter of Baby Boomers, according to a survey from MagnifyMoney by Lending Tree.
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Food delivery service Door Dash announces a major data breach, impacting almost five million users. and for passengers hoping to avoid sitting next to a screaming baby on a long flight, or perhaps a parent traveling with a little one and anxious about irritating their fellow seatmates, Japan Airlines has a booking feature that may help solve the problem.
Officer fatally shoots neighbor
It was tearful testimony from a former Dallas police officer who shot and killed her neighbor in his own apartment.
Jury selection now underway in Loyd murder trial
A highly anticipated trial will get underway Friday as?jury selection begins for Markeith Loyd. Loyd is accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, in December 2016 and Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton outside an Orlando Walmart in January 2017.
Teen surfer bitten twice by shark
A surfer in Brevard County was bitten twice by a shark. Logan Radd received 19 stitches on his foot after receiving treatment for his injuries at Satellite Beach. Luckily, there is no permanent damage, doctors said.