Americans in Middle East: How to get assistance from the State Department

Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.

9 cows found shot in Polk County: Sheriff's office seeking information

Nine cows were found shot in a rural area of Polk County last month. Though deputies reported no eyewitnesses of the incident and no surveillance cameras, an investigation is underway to determine what led to the shooting.

Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.

Why Artemis II astronauts didn't land on the moon

NASA’s Artemis II astronauts flew back to the moon for the first time in decades — but didn’t land. Here’s why.

Florida school bus driver arrested after train crash with 29 students onboard

A former bus driver with the Sumter County School District has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and nearly 30 counts of child neglect after allegedly ignoring a train warning signal and driving across the tracks as a train was coming, officials said.

6 malnourished horses under new care after owners arrested for neglect of 70 animals

The owners of an animal rescue in Ocala have been arrested after nearly 70 neglected horses were seized from the property, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Michigan woman missing after falling off boat during Bahamas trip

A woman from Lenawee County is missing after her husband says she fell off a boat and was swept off into the sea during a trip to the Bahamas.

Volusia County warns Spring Break promoters to stop before legal action is taken
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is warning social media promoters against a "Daytona Beach Takeover" event after flyers were posted on social media sites. The event is scheduled for this week, April 6 through 11. Chitwood is warning promoters now, this event should not take place.  “You can't promote events which shoot and loot is the underscoring theme to this,” Chitwood told FOX 35's Chancelor Winn. 

Florida school bus teacher fired, arrested after train crash
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Students were in shock after their school bus was involved in a crash with a train. "I closed my eyes as hard as I could before that, and I’m thankful that nothing really bad happened, but it could’ve been way worse," said a student. Now, the bus driver is behind bars and facing 29 counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.

Woman accused of letting newborn drown in toilet indicted with murder
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A Flagler County grand jury indicted 20-year-old Anne Demegillo on charges of first-degree premeditated murder after her newborn baby died in a toilet. Deputies report that Demegillo confessed to giving birth on the toilet and cleaning the bathroom while the infant died, later hiding the body in a duffle bag before burying it in a shallow grave.

14-foot waves, 40MPH winds expected along Florida coast: What beach cities are doing to prepare

The coast will be particularly treacherous this week. A High Surf Advisory is in effect through Friday as the Atlantic creates "washing machine" conditions. This means beach-goers can expect 14-foot waves and 40 mile per hour wind gusts.

TMZ: Former Migos rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino

TMZ reports that Atlanta-based rapper Offset was shot Monday evening near a casino near Hollywood, Florida.

Traffic on I-4 halts as FDOT pumps water from flooding
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Part of Interstate 4 in Osceola County was closed for hours due to flooding. The eastbound and westbound sides of I-4 have reopened after being closed for several hours. Drivers faced traffic delays during the morning commute.

Florida school bus driver fired, arrested after train crash
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A school bus driver for the Sumter County School District, who has been working as a bus driver for the district for over 10 years, was recently fired after she was involved in a crash with a train. A train clipped the back of the bus. Though no injuries were reported, the woman is accused of 29 counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. 

Oviedo looks to step up security with new vehicle barrier system
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The City of Oviedo is considering buying a nearly $200,000 vehicle barrier system to help with safety at large outdoor events. The system is designed to stop vehicles from entering crowded spaces. If approved, city leaders hope to have it in place by the Fourth of July.

Will Church Street transition into a walkable, lively Downtown Orlando?
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A revitalization to Downtown Orlando, at Church Street, is underway. Current plans are to demolish curbs on the street to create a walkable area for everyone.