Brevard Public Schools Gears up for the New School Year
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Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Rendell joined Good Day Orlando to discuss the progress of the year-round school and highlight a firefighting program for high school students.

1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries

The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death.

Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks

Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.

Apopka City Commission approves lower property tax increase after heated budget debate

The Apopka City Commission has approved a scaled-back property tax rate, bringing a proposed tax hike down to 10% following vocal resident feedback and intense debate over city spending.

Apopka commissioners back proposed 10% property tax increase
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Apopka commissioners voted Thursday to approve a proposed 10% increase in the city's property tax rate, scaling back an earlier proposal of 22% after hours of public debate over rising costs and city spending.

Fiery Orange County crash leaves 5 hospitalized in critical condition

Five people were hospitalized in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening that left one car engulfed in flames and required firefighters to rescue trapped occupants.

Flagler County deputies rescue homeowner from burning Palm Coast house

Flagler County sheriff's deputies rescued a homeowner from a burning Palm Coast residence after responding to reports of smoke coming from the house, authorities said.

Flagler County deputies rescue homeowner from burning house
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Flagler County sheriff's deputies rescued a homeowner from a burning Palm Coast residence after responding to reports of smoke coming from the house, authorities said.

2 teens shot, killed in downtown DeLand
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Investigators are searching for the person responsible for the fatal shooting of two teenagers in downtown DeLand as police work to determine a motive and whether the victims were targeted.

Fiery Orange County crash leaves 5 hospitalized
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Five people were hospitalized in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening that left one car engulfed in flames and required firefighters to rescue trapped occupants.

USDA launches military hiring program for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initiative designed to recruit veterans, transitional service members, and military spouses into roles to help protect America’s food supply, agriculture security and rural communities. 

Teen killed in Orange County shooting remembered as 'very positive,' college-bound

A 17-year-old girl who was preparing to start college next month was shot and killed at an Orange County apartment complex, leaving her family mourning the loss of what her mother called her "best friend."

Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked

A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.

Data centers fuel debate as Florida communities push for restrictions

As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing grows, large-scale data centers are becoming the focus of a statewide debate over their impact on water, electricity and nearby communities.

Gatorland welcomes rescued alligator after illegal feeding in wild
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Gatorland has a new resident: a large alligator rescued after people illegally fed it in the wild, causing it to lose its natural fear of humans.

Data centers spark debate across Florida over growth, resource use
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As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing grows, large-scale data centers are becoming the focus of a statewide debate over their impact on water, electricity, and nearby communities.

2 teens found fatally shot in downtown DeLand; police seek suspect
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Police are searching for the person responsible for the shooting deaths of two young men whose bodies were found behind a downtown DeLand business Wednesday, about 24 hours after they were last seen alive.

Florida AG, Monique Worrell clash over plea deal in 2023 murder case
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell are publicly feuding over a proposed plea deal for a man charged with first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of his wife.