Jury finds Vickie Williams guilty in 2022 murders of Mount Dora couple
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A verdict has been reached in the trial of Vickie Williams, the woman accused of stabbing and killing an elderly couple in Mount Dora in 2022.

Bond denied for man accused of beating elderly couple, shooting officer
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A Florida man was denied bond after the suspect was arrested for allegedly attacking an elderly couple and shooting a police office in Volusia County on Sunday.

Palm Bay's only public pool is at risk of closing
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Rising maintenance and operating costs are forcing the city of Palm Bay to consider closing its only public pool. Supporters attended the Brevard School Board meeting on Tuesday pleading for help to save the pool because it's where school swim teams practice. The board is open to helping but doesn't have the final say in the pool's future. The city is looking for private partners to step in.

Ole Miss confirms 2 students died after bodies found near kratom packages

The University of Mississippi has confirmed the deaths of two Ole Miss students as local law enforcement offers an update on its investigation into how two college-aged students who were found near packaged kratom died. 

Vickie Williams found guilty in Mount Dora double murders
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A Florida jury deliberated for roughly an hour before finding Vickie Williams guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 deaths of Darry and Sharon Getman inside their home in Mount Dora, and guilty of theft of their vehicle.

Police chief raises concerns after officer shot in hospital
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A Florida judge denied bond for a man accused of attacking an elderly couple outside Daytona College, and who is accused of fighting with and shooting an officer assigned to guard him at the hospital. At same time, the chief of police for Daytona Beach police is raising concerns about what happened inside the hospital that potentially led to an Ormond Beach police officer to be shot.

Lindsay Clancy attorney wants holdout juror investigated

A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to probe the lone holdout juror whose refusal to acquit Clancy led to a mistrial in the murder case involving the deaths of her three children.

Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.

Florida man accused of shooting and killing dog; dead cats found at home: SJSO

A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after St. Johns County deputies said he shot and killed his dog. Investigators found the remains of two dead cats on the property of Jake Matthew, 34, while the remains of a decapitated dog were found at his home and in a nearby empty lot, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.

Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death

A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.

Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead

A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police.

Coast Guard offloads $57M in cocaine and marijuana at Florida port

Coast Guard crews offloaded $57 million worth of illegal drugs Monday in Port Everglades following two high-seas interdictions in the Caribbean Sea.

Nearly 100 teachers at Orange County schools could lose jobs amid enrollment declines

Nearly 100 Orange County Public Schools teachers have been left without assigned positions for the upcoming school year amid the district's declining student enrollment.

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well. 

New Florida laws take effect Oct. 1: Here's what to know

From stricter rules for renters and drivers to tougher criminal penalties for street violence and drug trafficking, approximately a dozen new laws are taking effect on October 1, 2026. Here are the main statutes to know about.