Teen accused in school murder plot pens apology letter to judge
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A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.

Mom calls for stricter e-bike rules after son’s deadly crash
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A Central Florida mother is calling for tougher rules on e-bikes and e-scooters after her 13-year-old son was killed in a crash on Mother’s Day.

Distressed vessel beached in Brevard County after 9 rescued by Carnival cruise

Two days after nine people were rescued by a Carnival Mardi Gras after being in a boat reportedly out of gas, the boat was found was beached in Brevard County.

Distressed vessel of 9 passenger rescued by Carnival beached in Brevard
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The crew of the Carnival Mardi Gras successfully rescued nine stranded people on Saturday, May 16, after spotting a disabled vessel drifting near the Sebastian Inlet. The nine survivors were brought safely on board and were transferred to Bahamian authorities upon the ship's arrival in Nassau on Sunday.  The boat was seen on Monday, May 18 beached in Brevard County. 

NOAA: Below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
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NOAA is predicting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters are still urging residents to prepare ahead of the June 1 start of the season.

Mom says police returned loaded gun used in son's suicide
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A Lake County mother is calling for accountability and policy changes within the Eustis Police Department after officers returned a shotgun used in her son’s suicide still loaded with three shells.

Mount Dora officials reopen Donnelly Street after repairs
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Mount Dora officials reopened Donnelly Street on Thursday, about seven months after severe flooding in October 2025 forced the major roadway to close. City leaders marked the reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, calling it a major step forward for the community after months of emergency repairs, engineering work, and drainage improvements.

Cruise giants could owe $440M after Supreme Court rules they used property seized in Cuba revolution

The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro’s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.

Off-duty officer rescues child trapped inside claw machine

An off-duty St. Charles County police officer rescued a young girl who became trapped inside a claw machine at a bowling alley.