Volusia County boosts beach safety education with indoor rip current simulator

Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.

College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.

Grand jury indicts man in deaths of 3 tourists
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A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on three counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of three tourists, clearing the way for prosecutors to consider seeking the death penalty.

Laura Flores: New video shows alleged daycare worker hitting, slapping children

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance video from inside a daycare center where a woman allegedly slapped, hit, or kicked several children who were under her care. MCSO released nearly 20 minutes of video from inside the kids' classroom, where the alleged abuse occurred.

Florida gold refinery owners arrested in alleged multistate scam
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The owners of Orlando Gold Refinery have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as a multistate gold bar scam that targeted elderly victims.

Harbor House breaks ground on housing for domestic violence survivors
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Harbor House of Central Florida on Tuesday announced construction of a new transitional housing community designed to support survivors of domestic violence as they rebuild their lives.

Missing man found alive after days trapped in quicksand
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A missing 36-year-old man was found alive after being trapped for days in quicksand-like conditions at a mining site in northeast Florida, authorities said.

Boy, 8, arrested after allegedly pointing gun in Daytona Beach
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An 8-year-old boy was arrested after authorities say he pointed a gun at someone at his apartment complex in Daytona Beach.

New video of Marion County daycare worker allegedly hitting kids
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Released camera footage shows Marion County daycare worker Laura Flores, 31, appear to hit and put her foot on a child during nap time, Marion County deputies say. Flores is facing three counts of child abuse. 

Immigration enforcement reimbursements announced for Brevard County
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia was in Titusville on Thursday to announce state reimbursements for Brevard County law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.

20-acre fire off of I-95 in Mims prompts resident evacuation
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Brush fires have sparked in Brevard County, with active blazes reported in Melbourne near Wickham Road and Holy Trinity Drive, and in Mims near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place, where evacuations are underway.

Reward to solve 2022 murder of Marion County teens increases to $9K

Officials are working to solve the 2022 murder of two Marion County teenagers who were found dead within months of each other. Now, the reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved is nearly $10,000. 

Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback

Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

Heidi Montag discusses ‘The Masked Singer,’ husband Spencer Pratt’s run for LA mayor

Reality star Heidi Montag was unmasked on “The Masked Singer." She talked about her experience on the show, losing her home in the LA wildfires, and why she backs her husband Spencer Pratt for LA mayor.

Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."