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It's been nearly three years since Sara Ebersole, 28, went missing. Now, an anonymous donor is offering a $35,000 reward for tips that lead to her whereabouts – an increase from $4,000 last year. Now, Sara's sister Michele is frustrated to spend another Christmas without her. 

Thanks to quick, calm and professional dispatchers, three healthy babies were welcomed into the world. The Orlando Fire Department reported that dispatchers helped guide mothers through a delivery. Dispatchers helped deliver three babies in three months. 

Tiffany Griffith, 36, of Fort Myers, has been charged with child abuse – which was downgraded from aggravated child abuse – in court on Tuesday after her arrest. Witnesses told deputies that a woman, later identified as Griffith, entered the pool where a group of children were playing and began splashing water on them. Griffin then grabbed the 6-year-old boy by the shoulders and held him underwater for a few seconds, according to the sheriff's office arrest affidavit. A surveillance video showed the dunking taking place from between two and four seconds. 

An explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home on Dec. 23 killed at least two people, officials said. 

Legionnaires', a serious type of pneumonia, is rising Orange County. Signs at the federal courthouse say the airborne disease has been found in the drinking water. The disease, which is spread by AC units, a Seminole County Medical Director said, 

After suffering a 23-point loss, the Orlando Magic discusses turnovers, attacking the basket and scoring strategies to improve upon going into their next game. 

Orlando Magic players shared their holiday traditions and best holiday memories, including when to put up and take down Christmas trees and when they open presents.  

Bullet fragments were found in a cat's leg, later forcing the cat's leg to be amputated, after a man shot at the cat when it was near his car, the Brevard County Sheriff says. The man's said the cat was damaging his car. The man was charged with animal cruelty, with a bond set at $6,000.

Skate Bud is a non-profit program that supports kids through skating. 

Great Dane Keira's got her sight returned and is now walking after firefighters pulled her from a burning Palm Coast home. Now, Keira is energetic and running around by her family's side. 

OSHA closed two investigations regarding the construction company and contractor when a crane collapsed in Merritt Island in June, claiming no violations were found. 

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings called the county's agreement with the state to house ICE detainees a "financial burden." He sent a message, alleging the the federal government owes Orange County taxpayers over $300,000. 

Tiffany Griffith, 36, of Fort Myers, has been charged with aggravated child abuse after she was accused of pushing a 6-year-old boy underwater at a hotel swimming pool in Osceola County. A judge set her bond at $20,000. 

After an Indialantic home was condemned earlier this month – with city officials trying to get to the bottom of this “nuisance property" – neighbors are saying the state of the home is giving them nightmares.  Neighbors reported the conditions are the worst they’ve seen since the homeowner moved out.  For the first time and after months of reporting, FOX 35 got an inside look into what the home looks like. Trash, furniture and boxes were piled up in the home. 

After a woman's fiancé died, their wedding venue chose to honor it's contract over a refund. The woman, who is also in the wedding industry as a makeup artist, said she understands running a business, but other companies have issued her refunds after her fiancé's death. The company said the $7,500 deposit went toward date reservation and staffing allocation. 

Another downtown Orlando bar is closing for good. Tanqueray's Bar, which opened in 1989, is closing at the end of the year. 

Traffic delays this morning in Osceola County after a tractor-trailer overturned on Florida's Turnpike. All lanes are currently blocked. 

A woman accused of abducting her two children while the father went into the store at a gas station. The children were later found safe and reunited with their father, according to police, and the mom now faces abduction charges.