James Van Der Beek dies following battle with colon cancer

James Van Der Beek, a television star known for “Dawson’s Creek" and “Varsity Blues," has died at 48 following health struggles.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood on proposed immigration bill
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Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood talks about a new proposed law in Florida that would hold judges liable should an undocumented person be arrested, be released on bond, and then re-offend, among other requirements. 

Ocoee hazmat crews find smoldering battery in trailer trailer

Fire crews responded to a hazmat 3 situation in Ocoee, finding a smoldering lithium-ion battery inside a semi-trailer.

Ocala Police update: Mom, daughter shot, killed inside condo | Full press conference
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Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken shares on update on the shooting deaths of a mom and daughter. The shooting happened on Tuesday night at the Marion Springs Condominiums. Police responded after neighbors reported hearing gunshots. Police found a 4-year-old girl and her 34-year-old mom dead inside the unit. Police said the woman's estranged husband, identified as Ralph Bacon, 38, left the unit after the shooting and was later pulled over by Georgia authorities on I-97, 7 miles from the Florida state line. Police said Bacon was dead inside the vehicle.

Ocala double homicide: Man accused of killing estranged wife, child in Ocala dies in Georgia

A cross-state manhunt for a man suspected of killing a mother and daughter in Ocala ended in Georgia yesterday when the suspect was found dead following a police pursuit.

January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations

The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.

Daytona 500 sold out: What to know, other ticket options

Grandstand and camping tickets for the Daytona 500 have sold out, Daytona International Speedway officials announced Wednesday.

El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace

Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.

Both Disney World water parks will be open this summer

For the second time since the pandemic, both Disney World water parks—Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach—will be open at the same time.

Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

Manatee rescued from storm drain recovers at SeaWorld Orlando: Could this have been prevented?

A manatee rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach is recovering at SeaWorld Orlando, where veterinarians say the animal is showing signs of improvement after spending days trapped underground.

Speedweeks kicks off with NASCAR hauler parade in Daytona Beach
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Speedweeks officially began as the towering NASCAR haulers rolled into Daytona Beach for the annual hauler parade, signaling the start of race week ahead of the Daytona 500.