Groveland seeks over $1.4M from Kroger
The city of Groveland is seeking a refund from incentives, tax rebates and fees from The Kroger Company. This demand comes after Kroger decided to close its Groveland distribution center site after four years in operation.
Heartbreaking text from Greg Biffle's wife before crash
Greg Biffle’s wife sent a distressing message to her mother moments before their plane crashed at a North Carolina regional airport on Thursday, killing everyone on board. Cristina Grossu Biffle told her mother, Cathy Grossu, "We're in trouble," according to People.
New lawsuits filed over 'Stardust Racers' Epic Universe coaster
Five new lawsuits have been filed alleging riders suffered serious head and neck injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park, according to court records obtained this week.
Facebook Marketplace sale turns into carjacking, deputies say
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Jail letters draw scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old girl
A woman charged with killing a 9-year-old girl allegedly acknowledged responsibility in handwritten letters exchanged with her boyfriend from jail, according to relatives and investigators. The letters, written while both defendants were incarcerated, are now central to a case that has drawn renewed attention as the family seeks justice.
Bond set at $4M for man accused of scamming students
A travel agent accused of defrauding students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars is being held in jail on a $4 million bond after appearing before a judge in Volusia County. Robert Goodwin, who authorities say promised a European trip that never materialized, returned to Florida late Thursday after being located in California.
Jail letters draw scrutiny in death of 9-year-old girl
A woman charged with killing a 9-year-old girl allegedly acknowledged responsibility in handwritten letters exchanged with her boyfriend from jail, according to relatives and investigators. The letters, written while both defendants were incarcerated, are now central to a case that has drawn renewed attention as the family seeks justice.
Deputies: Florida man used Facebook to target women in multiple sexual batteries
A Florida man, behind bars as a suspect of two separate sexual battery incidents, has now been linked to another similar incident that occurred in January after a woman came forward.
All I-95 southbound lanes reopen in Viera following closure due to police presence
All lanes on I-95 southbound in Viera have reopened after being closed for roughly an hour on Friday afternoon, due to a police presence.
Lake County's Wolf Branch Road reopens 2 months after flash flood washout
Wolf Branch Road in Mount Dora is reopening nearly two months after heavy rain washed out a portion of the road.
Groveland seeks over $1.4M from Kroger for 'breach of contract' amid distribution center closure
Groveland officials are working to recover over $1.4 million from Kroger as compensation for incentives the company received to establish a grocery distribution center in the city.
Busy holiday travel season begins this weekend, AAA expects millions to hit the road
About 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel during the holiday season this year, according to AAA.
Stretch of downtown Orlando renamed to honor late Sen. Geraldine Thompson
A stretch of West South Street has been renamed “Senator Geraldine F. Thompson Way."
Street designation for State Senator Geraldine F. Thompson
A stretch of South Street in downtown Orlando will be renamed in honor of late state Sen. Geraldine F. Thompson.
New lawsuit filed over Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe
A North Carolina woman alleges she suffered a concussion and neck injuries after riding the Stardust Racers coaster at Epic Universe.
New lawsuit filed over Stardust Racers roller coaster
A new lawsuit has been filed against Universal’s Epic Universe over the “Stardust Racers” roller coaster. The suit alleges a woman suffered head and neck injuries while riding the attraction.
Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire
A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility where he had rented a unit, officials said. Claudio Neves Valente, 48, a former Brown student and Portuguese national, was found dead Thursday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Col. Oscar Perez, the Providence police chief, said at a news conference.
Woman, 95, loses Lake Mary home to fire days before Christmas: 'We’re still a family'
A 95-year-old woman was left homeless just days before Christmas after a fire destroyed her Lake Mary home, authorities said Thursday.
Woman, 95, loses Lake Mary home to fire
A 95-year-old woman was left homeless just days before Christmas after a fire destroyed her Lake Mary home, authorities said Thursday.
'You're a scumbag': Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged travel scammer at airport
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.