Jury watches interrogation video in Mount Dora double murder trial of Vickie Williams

Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of the woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Lake County couple, as prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the second day of her murder trial.

Brevard County delays gas tax proposal as officials weigh $2.2 billion infrastructure backlog

Brevard County commissioners have delayed consideration of a local gas tax increase, saying they are reluctant to raise fuel costs now but may eventually let voters decide the issue as the county faces a $2.2 billion transportation and infrastructure backlog.

Daytona Beach city auditor resigns after audits raise spending concerns

Daytona Beach City Auditor Abinet Belachew is resigning after about a year on the job, following a series of audits that uncovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable spending and weak financial oversight across multiple city departments.

Grieving husband's fight to clean illegal dumping ground near wife's grave pays off

A man's mission to clean up an illegal dumping site right by his late wife's final resting place in Lake County is paying off, but he says there’s work left to be done.

2-year-old boy pulled from Florida pool, airlifted to hospital, officials say

A 2-year-old boy was airlifted to a pediatric trauma center Monday evening after he was found in a residential swimming pool, according to St. Cloud Fire Rescue.

Abused horse recovering after stabbing, rescue says
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A horse that authorities say was repeatedly stabbed in a Brevard County animal abuse case is recovering at a local rescue, where caregivers say he has gained weight and is beginning a new chapter after weeks of rehabilitation.

Mom, 5-year-old daughter wounded in Ocala drive-by shooting: Police
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A 5-year-old girl and her mother were wounded in a drive-by shooting after what Ocala police say began as a fight involving children at an apartment complex and escalated when adults became involved.

Orange County weighs moratorium on new AI data centers
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Orange County commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on new large-scale AI data center projects as officials study how to regulate the facilities and address concerns about their potential impact on nearby communities.

Illegal dumping plagues historic Lake County cemetery
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A grieving husband is working to stop illegal dumping at a 160-year-old Lake County cemetery after trash repeatedly appeared near his wife's grave, prompting a community cleanup and calls for additional action.

Brevard County officials delay gas tax vote
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Brevard County commissioners have postponed consideration of a local gas tax increase, saying they want to allow residents to decide the issue at the ballot box rather than approve it immediately. The proposal is aimed at addressing a $2.2 billion backlog of transportation and infrastructure projects.

Woman accused of killing Mount Dora couple denied being in Florida
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Jurors on Tuesday watched a two-hour police interrogation of a woman accused of fatally stabbing an elderly Mount Dora couple, during which she repeatedly denied ever being in Florida despite investigators confronting her with photographs and other evidence.

Daytona Beach city auditor announces resignation
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Daytona Beach's city auditor has resigned after about a year on the job, weeks after a series of audits identified hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable spending and internal control issues across multiple city departments.

Police: Mom, 5-year-old shot during drive-by shooting in Ocala

A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.

National Voter Registration Day: How to vote in Florida

Are you registered to vote? Here's how to register to vote in Florida ahead of the 2026 November general election.

Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte retiring in October

Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte will retire in October after 15 years, the city announced on Tuesday.

DeSantis announces $5K bonuses for 1,500 new Florida law enforcement officers

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is awarding $5,000 bonuses to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of an effort to recruit more officers and encourage them to relocate to Florida.

Video: Guests stuck on monorail at Walt Disney World
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Guests at Walt Disney World were reportedly stuck on a monorail for roughly 90 minutes at Walt Disney World after the track was apparently struck by lightning. Tanya Lee shared video with Storyful showing passengers being instructed on how to remove one of the windows to help with airflow.

Joey Fatone to open hot dog spot Fat One's at Universal CityWalk soon

Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, the restaurant concept by Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill, will open at Universal Orlando this weekend.