Tesla video helps driver beat fleeing charge after traffic stop
A driver accused of fleeing police after a minor traffic violation was acquitted after Tesla camera footage contradicted an officer's account, ending a criminal case that lasted nearly two years. The driver said he is now considering a civil lawsuit.
A driver accused of fleeing police after a minor traffic violation was acquitted after Tesla camera footage contradicted an officer's account, ending a criminal case that lasted nearly two years. The driver said he is now considering a civil lawsuit.
Horses rescued after becoming trapped neck-deep in mud
Two horses are recovering after becoming trapped neck-deep in mud during a training exercise in Flagler County, prompting a rescue by Flagler County Fire Rescue.
Two horses are recovering after becoming trapped neck-deep in mud during a training exercise in Flagler County, prompting a rescue by Flagler County Fire Rescue.
Mental health director testifies in Day 4 of Vickie Williams murder trial
The defense continued its case Thursday in the murder trial of Vickie Williams, calling the director of mental health services at the Lake County Detention Center to testify about Williams' mental state after her arrest.
The defense continued its case Thursday in the murder trial of Vickie Williams, calling the director of mental health services at the Lake County Detention Center to testify about Williams' mental state after her arrest.
2 arrested, third suspect sought after child, mom shot in Ocala
Two men have been arrested after a mom and her 5-year-old child were shot while they were driving home in Ocala. Police said Thursday that the department arrested 28-year-old Kentrai Patterson and 26-year-old Kedonte Davis in connection with the shooting.
Two men have been arrested after a mom and her 5-year-old child were shot while they were driving home in Ocala. Police said Thursday that the department arrested 28-year-old Kentrai Patterson and 26-year-old Kedonte Davis in connection with the shooting.
Former Titusville police chief avoids conviction after crash case
A former Titusville police chief will not be convicted in connection with a rollover crash that led to his firing after a judge dismissed a careless driving citation and withheld adjudication on an open container charge.
A former Titusville police chief will not be convicted in connection with a rollover crash that led to his firing after a judge dismissed a careless driving citation and withheld adjudication on an open container charge.
New video shows Lake Mary officer's patrol car stopping runaway truck
Newly released body camera video shows the moments after a Lake Mary police sergeant used his patrol vehicle to stop a runaway pickup truck whose driver had become unconscious behind the wheel, likely preventing a more serious crash.
Newly released body camera video shows the moments after a Lake Mary police sergeant used his patrol vehicle to stop a runaway pickup truck whose driver had become unconscious behind the wheel, likely preventing a more serious crash.
NASA's Crew-12 prepares for return after months of research on ISS
After nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station, NASA's Crew-12 astronauts are preparing to return to Earth, wrapping up hundreds of scientific experiments that could lead to advances in medicine and other fields.
After nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station, NASA's Crew-12 astronauts are preparing to return to Earth, wrapping up hundreds of scientific experiments that could lead to advances in medicine and other fields.
Altamonte Springs ends Red Hot & Boom after 29 years
Altamonte Springs officials voted to end Red Hot & Boom, one of Central Florida's largest Fourth of July celebrations, saying the event had become too large and too expensive to continue.
Altamonte Springs officials voted to end Red Hot & Boom, one of Central Florida's largest Fourth of July celebrations, saying the event had become too large and too expensive to continue.
Lifeguard rescues stranded sea turtle hatchling on Volusia County beach
A Volusia County lifeguard helped rescue a stranded sea turtle hatchling after finding it washed ashore during patrol, giving the young turtle a second chance at reaching the ocean.
A Volusia County lifeguard helped rescue a stranded sea turtle hatchling after finding it washed ashore during patrol, giving the young turtle a second chance at reaching the ocean.
Oviedo warns proposed property tax changes could mean service cuts
With Florida voters set to decide on a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes this November, Oviedo leaders are warning residents that lower property taxes could come with significant reductions in city services or higher fees elsewhere. The city has begun hosting public information sessions to explain the potential impacts of Amendment 3.
With Florida voters set to decide on a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes this November, Oviedo leaders are warning residents that lower property taxes could come with significant reductions in city services or higher fees elsewhere. The city has begun hosting public information sessions to explain the potential impacts of Amendment 3.
Oviedo to remove backyard bridges after flooding concerns
The City of Oviedo plans to remove several privately built wooden bridges spanning Sweetwater Creek after officials said the structures contributed to flooding by trapping debris and obstructing water flow.
The City of Oviedo plans to remove several privately built wooden bridges spanning Sweetwater Creek after officials said the structures contributed to flooding by trapping debris and obstructing water flow.
3 rescued after fishing boat capsizes in Mosquito Lagoon
Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after their boat capsized in Mosquito Lagoon, leaving them stranded in the water while clinging to the overturned vessel.
Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after their boat capsized in Mosquito Lagoon, leaving them stranded in the water while clinging to the overturned vessel.
Jurors in Vickie Williams's murder trial hear from victims' daughter
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago. The testimony came on the third day of the murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of killing Darryl and Sharon Getman in late 2022.
Jurors heard emotional testimony Wednesday from the daughter of an elderly Mount Dora couple who prosecutors say were randomly killed in their home nearly four years ago. The testimony came on the third day of the murder trial of Vickie Williams, who is accused of killing Darryl and Sharon Getman in late 2022.
Florida approves AI classroom rules requiring parental consent
Florida education officials have approved new statewide rules governing how artificial intelligence can be used in K-12 public schools and state colleges.
Florida education officials have approved new statewide rules governing how artificial intelligence can be used in K-12 public schools and state colleges.
Orange County launches first Urban Forest Master Plan
Orange County is growing, and county officials are now planning how trees fit into that future. The county has begun work on its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan, a long-term roadmap that will guide how Orange County plants, protects, and cares for trees over the next 20-plus years.
Orange County is growing, and county officials are now planning how trees fit into that future. The county has begun work on its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan, a long-term roadmap that will guide how Orange County plants, protects, and cares for trees over the next 20-plus years.
Drone show errors led to Lake Eola crash that injured boy: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that multiple preventable errors before and during a 2024 holiday drone show over Lake Eola led to a drone crashing into a 7-year-old boy, causing severe injuries that required open-heart surgery.
The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that multiple preventable errors before and during a 2024 holiday drone show over Lake Eola led to a drone crashing into a 7-year-old boy, causing severe injuries that required open-heart surgery.
Orange County moves forward with temporary moratorium on new AI data centers
Orange County commissioners directed staff Tuesday to draft an ordinance that would temporarily halt new large-scale AI data center applications while officials study how to regulate the facilities and their potential impacts on nearby communities.
Orange County commissioners directed staff Tuesday to draft an ordinance that would temporarily halt new large-scale AI data center applications while officials study how to regulate the facilities and their potential impacts on nearby communities.
Abused horse recovering after stabbing, rescue says
A horse that authorities say was repeatedly stabbed in a Brevard County animal abuse case is recovering at a local rescue, where caregivers say he has gained weight and is beginning a new chapter after weeks of rehabilitation.
A horse that authorities say was repeatedly stabbed in a Brevard County animal abuse case is recovering at a local rescue, where caregivers say he has gained weight and is beginning a new chapter after weeks of rehabilitation.
Mom, 5-year-old daughter wounded in Ocala drive-by shooting: Police
A 5-year-old girl and her mother were wounded in a drive-by shooting after what Ocala police say began as a fight involving children at an apartment complex and escalated when adults became involved.
A 5-year-old girl and her mother were wounded in a drive-by shooting after what Ocala police say began as a fight involving children at an apartment complex and escalated when adults became involved.
Orange County weighs moratorium on new AI data centers
Orange County commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on new large-scale AI data center projects as officials study how to regulate the facilities and address concerns about their potential impact on nearby communities.
Orange County commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on new large-scale AI data center projects as officials study how to regulate the facilities and address concerns about their potential impact on nearby communities.