Who is Jose Rivera? Volusia County deputy in stable condition after body cam deflects bullet

A Volusia County deputy who's said to be in good spirits and cracking jokes, survived a shooting due to a bullet – aimed at his chest – ricocheting off his body-worn camera. 

Alleged New Hampshire country club shooter said he was targeting wealthy ‘elites’: report

The New Hampshire man accused of opening fire inside a country club last year, killing one person, reportedly confessed to the shooting, telling investigators he aimed to kill the rich.

Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani talks family in Iran, country's future
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Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani, who is Iranian-American and represents Orange County, talked with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt about the US-led operation in Iran amid Operation Epic Fury.  Rep. Eskamani said she has friends and family in Iran who she has not been able to get in touch with in days due to internet and communication outages there, she said. She said Iran's Supreme Leader who was killed in the blast was "evil." She also expressed concerns over a variety of issues, such as the future of Iran, what may need to happen next, casualties, and how long the operation could go on for. 

Orlando Fashion Square Mall movie theater closing this month

Premiere Cinema 14 announced in a social media post that it would be closing as the mall begins its next phase of redevelopment.

Volusia County deputy shot twice in Deltona, body camera also shot: Sheriff

A Volusia County deputy was shot twice on Monday afternoon while investigating a call in Deltona, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. That deputy was treated at the hospital and is expected to be OK, the sheriff said.

Class action lawsuit filed after railroad tie fire in Marion County

Residents have filed a class action lawsuit following a massive fire involving railroad ties in Marion County that prompted concerns about toxic exposure in nearby Dunnellon.

Sanford Police: Unknown suspicious man may have exposed himself to kids at park

Sanford police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of approaching two children at a city park and making vulgar comments.

Audit finds management gaps at Osceola County Sheriff’s Office after sheriff’s arrest

Officials on Monday released the first audit of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office following the arrest of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez on racketeering charges tied to an alleged illegal gambling operation.

Melbourne High installs metal detectors outside bathrooms to curb vaping

Students at Melbourne High School will now be screened with metal detectors before using campus restrooms as part of a crackdown on vaping.

Police seek man accused of exposing himself to kids
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Sanford police are searching for a man accused of exposing himself and making vulgar comments to children at Mike Kirby Park just before noon on Sunday.

First look at Osceola County Sheriff’s Office audit
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Officials on Monday released the first audit of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office following the arrest of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez on racketeering charges tied to an alleged illegal gambling operation.

Car theft caught on camera in Melbourne neighborhood
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Police in Melbourne are searching for two suspects captured on surveillance video stealing a car parked outside an apartment in broad daylight.

Body camera deflects bullet, saving Volusia County deputy
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A Volusia County deputy is expected to recover after being shot twice during a confrontation with a suspect in Deltona, authorities said. Deputy Jose Rivera was struck in the leg and chest while responding to a call at a home on Candler Drive, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office. Rivera’s body-worn camera caused the bullet to ricochet into his shoulder.

Class action lawsuit filed after railroad tie fire in Marion County
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Residents have filed a class action lawsuit following a massive fire involving railroad ties in Marion County that prompted concerns about toxic exposure in nearby Dunnellon.

Metal detectors installed outside bathrooms to curb vaping
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Students at Melbourne High School will now be screened with metal detectors before using campus restrooms as part of a crackdown on vaping.

Bruce Campbell, ‘Evil Dead’ actor, reveals cancer diagnosis

“Evil Dead" franchise star Bruce Campbell revealed that he has a “treatable" but not "curable" cancer. Here’s what we know.

Records: Alleged unlicensed driver in I-4 motorcycle crash cited twice before

A man in Florida is suspected of being unlicensed, drunk, and speeding when he slammed into the back of a motorcyclist on Interstate 4. The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and was critically hurt, Florida Highway Patrol said.