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Police are searching for two people of interest in connection with the weekend murder of an 18-year-old in Lake County.

A woman accused of kidnapping her young daughter more than 40 years ago in Kentucky has been arrested in Central Florida after living under a different name for decades, authorities said. Officials emphasized the importance of public tips in long-term missing persons cases, noting that continued attention can lead to resolutions even decades later.

Environmental advocates are raising concerns over a proposed permit that would allow space companies to release industrial wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon, a fragile ecosystem already the focus of billions in cleanup efforts.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has launched its Frontyard Holiday Festival, offering free holiday entertainment to the community throughout the season. The outdoor festival features more than 80 local performers from across Central Florida. It includes nightly snowfall effects, live music, games, food and beverages, fire pits for roasting marshmallows and storytelling sessions with Santa Claus. The event is open to guests of all ages at no cost.

A retired nurse was stabbed and killed in his Davenport home by a young man he took in, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference Tuesday. The nurse's 19-year-old former roommate is facing charges in connection to the man's death.

A drone delivered a small package — containing hot cocoa and chocolate — to Mayor Buddy Dyer outside City Hall on Tuesday, in what city leaders called Orlando’s first official drone delivery. The drones are operated through a partnership between Walmart and Wing (Alphabet's drone company).

Lake County officials are raising concerns about a landfill they say could threaten a nearby aquifer. Commissioners and water officials worry that stormwater and leachate from the Mid-Florida Materials construction and demolition landfill near Mount Dora could seep into Wolf Branch Sink, a sensitive feature where water drains directly into the aquifer rather than filtering naturally through soil.

New details are emerging about a small plane crash in DeLand after a woman who witnessed the incident rushed to help pull the occupants from the aircraft. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 8 on Jacobs Road near Plymouth Avenue.

Orange County school leaders are weighing whether to consolidate or close several underenrolled public schools as student enrollment continues to decline, putting pressure on district finances.

Brevard County officials say a massive infrastructure funding shortfall is slowing efforts to address persistent flooding in northern parts of the county, frustrating residents who demanded answers from commissioners this week.

New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.

Two deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office were hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning and taken to the hospital, the sheriff's office said.

Orange County residents and leaders met to discuss ICE detainees at the Orange County Jail and the county’s 287g agreement. Commissioners voiced concerns about families separated due to deportation.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly provided an update after two deputies were hit by a vehicle on Tuesday morning and taken to the hospital.

Orange County Public Schools is considering seven schools for possible closure as the district deals with declining enrollment.