Orlando HOA fraud probe: Former president accused of using association funds for personal bills

Central Florida residents say they pay thousands of dollars in HOA fees, but they don't know where that money is going. In fact, the former HOA President of the Stonebridge Place association in Orlando is currently facing criminal charges in Orlando for stealing over $500 worth of merchandise from Target. 

Orlando's second Trader Joe's location on the way: Where is it? When does it open?

Orlando is getting its second Trader Joe's location. Coming soon shoppers will have another spot to grab their favorite chocolate covered peanut butter cups, "Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning," and Ube pancake mix.

Where do HOA fees go? Residents concerned about missing money
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The Stonebridge Place association has seen four different management companies in just nine months. Ending those contracts early has already cost the HOA $18,000 in termination fees during those nine months. Now, homeowners want to know: where are HOA dues going? 

Florida middle school student accused of stabbing 2 students, 1 adult on campus

A 12-year-old is facing charges after deputies say the Florida middle school student stabbed two students and one adult while on campus on Tuesday. 

Lake Mary apartment evacuation: 85 units ruled 'unsafe'
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Approximately 85 units at the Pebble Creek apartments in Lake Mary were condemned this week after fire and structural inspections revealed life-threatening "deficiencies," Seminole County officials said. Officials said some issues they saw included stairs pulling away from walls and buildings physically "settling on themselves."

Merritt Island natural gas plant proposal rejected: What's next?
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Brevard County residents cheered after the proposal for a natural gas plant in Merritt Island was unanimously rejected. Brevard County commissioners believed property values of those living near the plant could be negatively impacted. 

Winter Park shooting suspects denied bond: 2 window installers hospitalized
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Frederick Leonzo Callaway and James Robinson, charged with felony murder, armed burglary, armed robbery, and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, were denied bond on March 25 after two window installment workers were hospitalized from shooting injuries. The shooting was reported on Tuesday around 3:50 p.m. at a home near Overlook Road and Sylvan Boulevard. Police found two men who had been shot and taken to the hospital.

1 dead in shooting after man crashes car into Florida home
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A man armed with a hatchet was shot and killed by Fruitland Park Police early, March 25. Police said the suspect crashed his truck into a house. When deputies responded, the man had a hatchet and would not drop it, police said. An officer shot the man. He later died at the hospital. No officers were hurt in the shooting.

Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences

Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.

Winter Park shooting: Suspects shot at construction workers over confrontation about stolen tools, police say

The Winter Park Police Department identified two men accused of taking tools from a home construction site in Winter Park, shooting two workers who confronted them about it, and then leading authorities on a brief pursuit that ended in Lake Mary.

85 apartment units evacuated: Officials site damage to stairs, structure
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Seminole County officials discuss three key issues at a Lake Mary apartment -- prompting the evacuation of 85 units. Officials cited damage to stairs, structural damage and damage from a previous fire. 

'Training grenade' found at Palm Bay home, sheriff's office says

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office's bomb squad and Patrick Space Force Base's Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams responded to a home in Palm Bay after a grenade was reportedly found, according to the sheriff's office.

Fruitland Park update on officer-involved shooting
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Fruitland Park Interim Police Chief Henry Rains gives an update on a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday morning.  Police said a man armed with a hatchet and a gun was shot and killed. He was identified as 53-year-old Duane Terrell Holston.

2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where

Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.

Bald eagle rescued from alligator-filled Florida canal after crash-landing

In what’s dubbed a ‘majestic save’, deputies in Florida rescued an injured bald eagle that got stuck in a canal unable to take flight.