Florida father, woman denied bond after 2-year-old allegedly dies from ingesting kratom, police say

A Florida couple is facing serious charges after a 2-year-old girl died from ingesting kratom pills in May, and investigators say neither adult sought emergency medical help as the child suffered.

Father, partner denied bond after child dies from suspected kratom overdose
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A Brevard County judge denied bond Thursday for a father and his partner charged with aggravated manslaughter after investigators said they failed to seek medical help for a 2-year-old girl who died after ingesting kratom pills.

'Rest easy, sweet girl': Osceola County Sheriff's Office mourns death of K-9 Athena

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of K-9 Athena, a bloodhound credited with helping locate missing children, vulnerable adults and others in need during her years of service.

2 teen men shot, killed in downtown DeLand, police say

The DeLand Police Department is investigating the shooting of two teenage men, who were found dead in a vacant, abandoned lot in downtown DeLand on Wednesday night.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 264; county-by-county breakdown

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating several outbreaks of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to frequent and watery diarrhea.

17-year-old girl shot, killed in Orange County, deputies say

A 17-year-old girl was killed in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Orange County, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man arrested after deputies find dead, neglected dogs during welfare check: HCSO

A Florida man was arrested on multiple charges after deputies found a dead dog on his front porch and several other dogs that appeared to be neglected, according to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office.

Early morning SpaceX launch brings sonic boom to Central Florida

An early morning SpaceX launch on the Space Coast generated a sonic boom that was heard across parts of Central Florida.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $707 million. When is the next drawing?

After no one matched all six numbers during Wednesday night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot is now an estimated $707 million with a cash option valued at $309.7 million.

Florida man accused of killing mom and burning body because she ‘wanted to be cremated’

A Florida man allegedly shot and killed his mother after years of built-up anger, then set her body on fire because she had said she wanted to be cremated, according to an arrest report.

Body camera video shows final standoff with Titusville murder suspect
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Newly released body camera and dashboard camera video shows the hourlong standoff between Titusville police and a man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife before taking his own life.

New texts detail alleged murder plot by Lake Brantley students, prosecutors say
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Newly released text messages provide a closer look at what prosecutors say was a calculated plot by two Lake Brantley High School students to kill a classmate and conceal evidence as investigators closed in.

Good Samaritan rescues bedridden man from burning Osceola County home

A Good Samaritan is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a bedridden man from a burning home in Osceola County before firefighters arrived.

Good Samaritan rescues bedridden man from burning Osceola County home
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A Good Samaritan is being credited with saving a bedridden man from a burning home in Osceola County after running inside before firefighters arrived.

Orange County schools delay enforcement of new bike, scooter restrictions
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Orange County Public Schools will delay enforcement of its new restrictions on bicycles and scooters until after Labor Day, giving families several weeks to adjust before the rules take effect.

New Smyrna Beach embraces shark reputation while officials stress safety

New Smyrna Beach may be known as the "shark bite capital of the world," but that reputation has done little to deter the millions of visitors who swim, surf and fish along Volusia County's coastline each year.