Police: Port St. Lucie officer 'critical' after disturbance call shooting

A Port St. Lucie police officer who was shot while responding to a call Monday night is in critical condition, the police department said Tuesday morning. 

Florida basketball coach celebrates 800th career win
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Coach Steve Ridder has been at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach for nearly 40 years -- helping to build the school's athletics program over that time into what it is today. Coach Ridder recently celebrated his 800th career win -- a moment that was celebrated in the locker room with the men's team, and one that has since gone viral.

Bluey coming to Disney World next summer

Bluey and her sister Bingo will be part of a new experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Terri Sweeting-Mashkow funeral: Watch live

Friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers will gather on Tuesday morning for the funeral of Indian River County Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in November.

Lake County commissioners to discuss fallout from Kroger closure
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Lake County commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the fallout from Kroger's decision to close its Groveland fulfillment center.

1 person injured in Sanford house fire, authorities say

One person was injured in a fire that broke out at a home in Sanford early Tuesday, according to the fire department. 

Firefighters battle house fire in Sanford
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A fire broke out at a home in Sanford early Tuesday. One person was taken to a hospital, according to officials.

Residents frustrated about handicap parking pass 'abuse'
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After Mount Dora Police seized over 30 illegally used handicap parking passes and issued 70 citations, residents are sharing their frustrations about preventing people in need from using the handicap spots.

Pizza box helps deputies bust wanted burglar
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A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. William Vargas-Carmona, 33, of Jacksonville was arrested after officials said he ransacked a home and stole around $2,500 and $3,000 in cash. Detectives found a pizza box in the home smeared with blood, which they said matched Vargas-Carmona's DNA.

Port St. Lucie officer shot in disturbance call
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A Port St. Lucie Police officer was shot while investigating a disturbance on Dec. 1. The officer was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce.

Marion County firefighters accused of battery, released on bond
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Four Marion County firefighters were arrested on Nov 26 in connection to beating, waterboarding and kidnapping a fellow employee. They were arrested, with bail set at 100,000, but as of Dec. 1, they've all been released from jail on bond.

Blue Origin asks for permit to dump rocket wastewater in Indian River

Blue Origin, an aerospace company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is seeking a permit to dump millions of gallons of processed and non-processed waste water into the Indian River, a letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection says. 

1 dead, 1 injured after Melbourne apartment shooting
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Officers were responded to a report of a "suspicious incident" at the apartment complex, when they heard gunshots nearby. Melbourne Police officers found two men at Summerset Apartments with gunshot wounds on Dec. 1. One of the men was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. He is currently in stable condition at the hospital and is expected to recover, authorities said. The other man – later identified as Ricardo Rodriguez, 58, of Melbourne, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

Pizza box leads Flagler County detectives to burglary suspect, ICE arrest

A man, who the Flagler County Sheriff's office said was previously deported, was arrested by ICE for allegedly stealing cash from a Palm Coast home. 

Man tased for allegedly stealing snacks in Flagler County
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Officials said Joseph Tamburro, 29, broke into his workplace on Thanksgiving night and allegedly used a cinderblock to shatter the front glass door. He also broke the glass to that vending machine and stole snacks. He refused to leave the building and was tased and treated for minor injuries.

Will Blue Origin dump rocket water waste into the Indian River?
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There has been all sorts of industrial waste aerospace industry, not only here in Florida, but all around the country. Brevard County Commissioner Katy Delaney would like to see space companies build their own wastewater future.