Brush fire in Pine Hills burns 2 acres, threatens nearby homes
A brush fire scorched nearly two acres Monday in the Pine Hills area of Orange County, coming within hundreds of feet of nearby homes before crews brought it under control, authorities said.
A brush fire scorched nearly two acres Monday in the Pine Hills area of Orange County, coming within hundreds of feet of nearby homes before crews brought it under control, authorities said.
Mom claims her toddler was abused at Marion County daycare
Prishawna Smith said she was stunned when detectives told her that her son, Josiah, was allegedly picked up and slammed back onto a nap mat by a teacher at Bright Beginnings Learning Center in Summerfield.
Prishawna Smith said she was stunned when detectives told her that her son, Josiah, was allegedly picked up and slammed back onto a nap mat by a teacher at Bright Beginnings Learning Center in Summerfield.
Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola home will not be demolished, mayor says
The last remaining historic home along Lake Eola will not be torn down to make way for expanded park space and a new gateway entrance, city officials said.
The last remaining historic home along Lake Eola will not be torn down to make way for expanded park space and a new gateway entrance, city officials said.
Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola home will not be demolished
The last remaining historic home along Lake Eola will not be torn down to make way for expanded park space and a new gateway entrance, city officials said. Buddy Dyer said the two-story Lubbe House, built about 100 years ago at 215 E. Central Blvd., will remain standing.
The last remaining historic home along Lake Eola will not be torn down to make way for expanded park space and a new gateway entrance, city officials said. Buddy Dyer said the two-story Lubbe House, built about 100 years ago at 215 E. Central Blvd., will remain standing.
FOX 35 investigation sparks criminal investigation into alleged fence fraud on the Space Coast
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has launched a criminal investigation into a local fence contractor following reports of unfinished projects and unreturned deposits across Florida’s Space Coast.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has launched a criminal investigation into a local fence contractor following reports of unfinished projects and unreturned deposits across Florida’s Space Coast.
Criminal investigation launched into alleged fence fraud
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has launched a criminal investigation into a local fence contractor following reports of unfinished projects and unreturned deposits across Florida’s Space Coast.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has launched a criminal investigation into a local fence contractor following reports of unfinished projects and unreturned deposits across Florida’s Space Coast.
Off-duty officer helps with rescue efforts in a boat crash on Lake Dora
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said.
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said.
Off-duty Mount Dora officer helps with rescue efforts in a boat crash
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said a 39-foot center console vessel collided with a pontoon boat Saturday night on Lake Dora. Seven people were involved in the crash, and five were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. All have since been released.
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said a 39-foot center console vessel collided with a pontoon boat Saturday night on Lake Dora. Seven people were involved in the crash, and five were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. All have since been released.
‘The Masked Singer’: Snow Cone eliminated; here’s who it is
A popular reality star was unmasked as Snow Cone on "The Masked Singer." Here's who was under the mask.
A popular reality star was unmasked as Snow Cone on "The Masked Singer." Here's who was under the mask.
Florida mom petitioning for e-bike regulations after 5-year-old son hit at beach
A child was struck by two teenagers riding an electric bike while walking toward the ocean at a beach in Volusia County, authorities and family members said. Now the mother of that chid is pushing for stricter e-bike regulations.
A child was struck by two teenagers riding an electric bike while walking toward the ocean at a beach in Volusia County, authorities and family members said. Now the mother of that chid is pushing for stricter e-bike regulations.
Wu-Tang Clan member Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies
Founding Wu-Tang Clan member Oliver “Power" Grant has died. He was 52 years old.
Founding Wu-Tang Clan member Oliver “Power" Grant has died. He was 52 years old.
AI child porn allegation: Florida man accused of creating, sharing images using artificial intelligence
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of creating and manipulating child pornography using artificial intelligence before uploading and sharing it online.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of creating and manipulating child pornography using artificial intelligence before uploading and sharing it online.
Kindness Squad: Meet Florida teacher, class behind viral sticky note moment for student
A Florida teacher and her class have gone viral for their kindness – and how they stepped in to cheer up a student who was having a tough day.
A Florida teacher and her class have gone viral for their kindness – and how they stepped in to cheer up a student who was having a tough day.
DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
Runner hit by car during Florida half-marathon, dies days later
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man. According to The Florida Marathon, AJ had completed 9 marathons, 30 half-marathons, and "scored" of 5K and 10K races during his running career. "AJ was a great guy; he always had a smile on his face," said fellow runner, Orrie McCrea. "He was a great encourager, very inquisitive, thoughtful." McCrea and Swann were in the same running club, Golden Isles Track Club, in Georgia, where Swann lived.
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man. According to The Florida Marathon, AJ had completed 9 marathons, 30 half-marathons, and "scored" of 5K and 10K races during his running career. "AJ was a great guy; he always had a smile on his face," said fellow runner, Orrie McCrea. "He was a great encourager, very inquisitive, thoughtful." McCrea and Swann were in the same running club, Golden Isles Track Club, in Georgia, where Swann lived.
Artemis II: Launch on hold as rocket rolls back to VAB
The Artemis II launch date is up in the air, while the rocket, spacecraft, and crew remain on the ground awaiting repairs after detecting a helium flow issue. The entire rocket is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, a slow process that will take 12 hours, spanning 4 miles.
The Artemis II launch date is up in the air, while the rocket, spacecraft, and crew remain on the ground awaiting repairs after detecting a helium flow issue. The entire rocket is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, a slow process that will take 12 hours, spanning 4 miles.
Suspect in Florida shooting spree arrested in Cocoa: Officials
Dennard Barnes was arrested in Cocoa on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling and attempted murder. He's accused of shooting a 24-year-old in the abdomen. Records show that Barnes is also suspected of two other shootings in South Florida.
Dennard Barnes was arrested in Cocoa on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling and attempted murder. He's accused of shooting a 24-year-old in the abdomen. Records show that Barnes is also suspected of two other shootings in South Florida.
Florida parents want e-bike changes after son hit by one
The parents of 5-year-old Cade, who was hit by two teenagers riding an e-bike at the beach, want some changes to how e-bikes are regulated, including registration and licenses. Cade's leg was scrapped, but the doctor told his parents that he's lucky it wasn't shattered. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is looking to identify the two teenagers for possible hit-and-run charges.
The parents of 5-year-old Cade, who was hit by two teenagers riding an e-bike at the beach, want some changes to how e-bikes are regulated, including registration and licenses. Cade's leg was scrapped, but the doctor told his parents that he's lucky it wasn't shattered. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is looking to identify the two teenagers for possible hit-and-run charges.
Facebook Marketplace sale ends in pepper spray, robbery: Police
Three suspects were arrested in Winter Springs after meeting someone to buy a PlayStation 5, but instead of buying it, they allegedly prepper-sprayed the guy and ran off with the game console, police said. The guy ran after them, trying to get in console back, but was dragged for several hundred feet, officials said. All three were caught and arrested. Two of the suspects are suspects in a similar case in Ocoee, where a man was robbed of his laptop after meeting them to sell it, police said.
Three suspects were arrested in Winter Springs after meeting someone to buy a PlayStation 5, but instead of buying it, they allegedly prepper-sprayed the guy and ran off with the game console, police said. The guy ran after them, trying to get in console back, but was dragged for several hundred feet, officials said. All three were caught and arrested. Two of the suspects are suspects in a similar case in Ocoee, where a man was robbed of his laptop after meeting them to sell it, police said.