Florida man jumped into St. Johns River to evade authorities after leading them on chase, deputies say

Florida authorities said a 28-year-old man jumped into the St. Johns River in an attempt to avoid capture after leading deputies in a pursuit across multiple Central Florida counties on Saturday.

Pursuit suspect jumps into St. Johns River, captured, after law enforcement pursuit, officials say

A suspect is in custody in Seminole County after being pursued by multiple law enforcement agencies across Central Florida and fleeing into the St Johns River, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Teacher accidentally sets off panic alarm at Lake Mary Middle School, parents startled

A scare at a local middle school put some parents on edge. A panic alarm was briefly set off at Greenwood Lakes Middle School putting the school into a lockdown. 

Teacher accidentally sets off panic alarm at Central Florida middle school
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A scare at a local middle school put some parents on edge. A panic alarm was briefly set off at Greenwood Lakes Middle School putting the school into a lockdown.

New Wekiva Parkway ramp at I-4 signals another milestone in completing Orlando beltway

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the first Wekiva Parkway (State Road 429) ramp at the interchange of Interstate 4 and S.R. 417. 

Seminole County dumps are filling up with massive piles of storm debris as clean up continues

Piles and piles of storm debris are filling up local dumps. Trucks line up, waiting to dump their loads before making more rounds through Central Florida’s worst-hit neighborhoods.  

Why cold front over Florida is having negative impact on St. Johns River flooding

While some are rejoicing the cool fall-like temperatures, the wind coming in from the North, bringing in this cooler weather, is having a negative impact on the St. Johns River.

FDOT to reopen 1 lane of SR 46 to local traffic after closure due to Ian flooding

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has reopened one lane of two-way traffic on State Road 46 in Seminole County as floodwaters from the St. Johns River continue to recede.

Ian Disaster Assistance: Hurricane victims seeking help aside from FEMA weeks after storm

Since Hurricane Ian ravaged the state of Florida, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $420 million to help Floridians with Hurricane Ian recovery. Unfortunately, not everyone has been approved for FEMA assistance.