Boy survives cardiac arrest with aid from deputy, dispatcher
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A 9-year-old boy is celebrating the holiday season after a rapid response from law enforcement and emergency dispatchers saved his life during a severe allergic reaction. The child was visiting Central Florida when he went into anaphylactic shock and struggled to breathe.

Deltona officials weigh audit amid questions over Christmas Parade, Winter Ball fundraising

Questions over how money was raised and handled during two high-profile city events — the Deltona Christmas Parade and the mayor’s Winter Ball — have sparked calls for greater accountability and prompted city leaders to consider a formal audit of Deltona’s finances.

Deltona officials raise questions over Christmas Parade, Winter Ball
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Deltona city commissioners are calling for an audit following questions about fundraising events linked to the mayor, including a winter ball that raised about $11,000 with no clear accounting of how the money will be used.

North Atlantic right whale mother, calf spotted off Space Coast
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A North Atlantic right whale and her calf were spotted swimming close to shore along Florida’s Space Coast, drawing researchers to the area to monitor and protect the critically endangered animals.

2 arrested after Facebook Marketplace car 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.

Groveland seeks over $1.4M from Kroger
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.