Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
Runner hit by car during Florida half-marathon, dies days later
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man. According to The Florida Marathon, AJ had completed 9 marathons, 30 half-marathons, and "scored" of 5K and 10K races during his running career. "AJ was a great guy; he always had a smile on his face," said fellow runner, Orrie McCrea. "He was a great encourager, very inquisitive, thoughtful." McCrea and Swann were in the same running club, Golden Isles Track Club, in Georgia, where Swann lived.
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man. According to The Florida Marathon, AJ had completed 9 marathons, 30 half-marathons, and "scored" of 5K and 10K races during his running career. "AJ was a great guy; he always had a smile on his face," said fellow runner, Orrie McCrea. "He was a great encourager, very inquisitive, thoughtful." McCrea and Swann were in the same running club, Golden Isles Track Club, in Georgia, where Swann lived.
Artemis II: Launch on hold as rocket rolls back to VAB
The Artemis II launch date is up in the air, while the rocket, spacecraft, and crew remain on the ground awaiting repairs after detecting a helium flow issue. The entire rocket is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, a slow process that will take 12 hours, spanning 4 miles.
The Artemis II launch date is up in the air, while the rocket, spacecraft, and crew remain on the ground awaiting repairs after detecting a helium flow issue. The entire rocket is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, a slow process that will take 12 hours, spanning 4 miles.
Suspect in Florida shooting spree arrested in Cocoa: Officials
Dennard Barnes was arrested in Cocoa on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling and attempted murder. He's accused of shooting a 24-year-old in the abdomen. Records show that Barnes is also suspected of two other shootings in South Florida.
Dennard Barnes was arrested in Cocoa on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling and attempted murder. He's accused of shooting a 24-year-old in the abdomen. Records show that Barnes is also suspected of two other shootings in South Florida.
Florida parents want e-bike changes after son hit by one
The parents of 5-year-old Cade, who was hit by two teenagers riding an e-bike at the beach, want some changes to how e-bikes are regulated, including registration and licenses. Cade's leg was scrapped, but the doctor told his parents that he's lucky it wasn't shattered. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is looking to identify the two teenagers for possible hit-and-run charges.
The parents of 5-year-old Cade, who was hit by two teenagers riding an e-bike at the beach, want some changes to how e-bikes are regulated, including registration and licenses. Cade's leg was scrapped, but the doctor told his parents that he's lucky it wasn't shattered. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is looking to identify the two teenagers for possible hit-and-run charges.
Facebook Marketplace sale ends in pepper spray, robbery: Police
Three suspects were arrested in Winter Springs after meeting someone to buy a PlayStation 5, but instead of buying it, they allegedly prepper-sprayed the guy and ran off with the game console, police said. The guy ran after them, trying to get in console back, but was dragged for several hundred feet, officials said. All three were caught and arrested. Two of the suspects are suspects in a similar case in Ocoee, where a man was robbed of his laptop after meeting them to sell it, police said.
Three suspects were arrested in Winter Springs after meeting someone to buy a PlayStation 5, but instead of buying it, they allegedly prepper-sprayed the guy and ran off with the game console, police said. The guy ran after them, trying to get in console back, but was dragged for several hundred feet, officials said. All three were caught and arrested. Two of the suspects are suspects in a similar case in Ocoee, where a man was robbed of his laptop after meeting them to sell it, police said.
Who is Christopher Alexander Delgado? Goliath Venture CEO arrested in alleged federal Ponzi scheme
Federal agents arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the president and CEO of Goliath Ventures, an Orlando-based cryptocurrency investment firm, this week on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Federal agents arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the president and CEO of Goliath Ventures, an Orlando-based cryptocurrency investment firm, this week on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Kissimmee Walmart shooting: 8-second bodycam clip released by Osceola County Sheriff's Office
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office released on Tuesday afternoon a very short, edited video clip from the body-worn camera of the deputy who shot and killed an armed teenager suspected of shoplifting at a Poinciana Walmart.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office released on Tuesday afternoon a very short, edited video clip from the body-worn camera of the deputy who shot and killed an armed teenager suspected of shoplifting at a Poinciana Walmart.
Central Florida family in Mexico speaks on violence in Jalisco
A family visit turned on Sunday when cartel convoys took over local streets, torched banks, and used buses as burning barricades.
A family visit turned on Sunday when cartel convoys took over local streets, torched banks, and used buses as burning barricades.
President Trump delivers State of The Union address
President Donald Trump delivered a marathon State of the Union address Tuesday, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments at home and abroad. The speech, which lasted longer than 100 minutes, appeared aimed at rallying support for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump delivered a marathon State of the Union address Tuesday, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments at home and abroad. The speech, which lasted longer than 100 minutes, appeared aimed at rallying support for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
State of the Union 2026: Full speech
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech Tuesday night to members of Congress and the nation. He opened in speech, saying "our nation is back."
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech Tuesday night to members of Congress and the nation. He opened in speech, saying "our nation is back."
Daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers bonds out of Marion County jail
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
Man attacks Chinese restaurant over COVID conspiracy: Deputies
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
State of the Union: Democratic response | Full speech
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the democratic response Tuesday night, minutes after President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington D.C.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the democratic response Tuesday night, minutes after President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington D.C.
President Trump decries Supreme Court's rejection of tariffs
President Trump decried the Supreme Court's rejection of his signature tariff policies, calling it "an unfortunate ruling." And he talked about his attempts to maneuver around that decision without depending on Congress or spooking financial markets.
President Trump decried the Supreme Court's rejection of his signature tariff policies, calling it "an unfortunate ruling." And he talked about his attempts to maneuver around that decision without depending on Congress or spooking financial markets.
US men's hockey team honored at State of the Union
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
The U.S. men's hockey team was honored Tuesday night during President Trump’s State of the Union address for their historic win, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime and capturing its first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since the "Miracle on Ice" team triumphed in 1980.
Residents return home after Daytona Beach brush fire evacuations
Firefighters created fire lines with heavy equipment to prevent further spread of a brush fire in Volusia County, allowing residents to return safely to their homes.
Firefighters created fire lines with heavy equipment to prevent further spread of a brush fire in Volusia County, allowing residents to return safely to their homes.
Marion County daycare worker charged with assaulting toddlers
A Marion County daycare worker is facing charges, including aggravated battery and criminal mischief, for allegedly assaulting three toddlers.
A Marion County daycare worker is facing charges, including aggravated battery and criminal mischief, for allegedly assaulting three toddlers.
Couple seeks biological parents after IVF embryo mix-up
A Central Florida couple is asking a court to help determine the biological parents of a baby conceived through in vitro fertilization after their clinic acknowledged an embryo mix-up.
A Central Florida couple is asking a court to help determine the biological parents of a baby conceived through in vitro fertilization after their clinic acknowledged an embryo mix-up.
New details emerge in death of teen found on cruise ship
New court filings are shedding light on the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship in November during a family vacation.
New court filings are shedding light on the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was found dead aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship in November during a family vacation.