Coast Guard rescues boater near Sunshine Skyway bridge
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A Florida boater was rescued by the Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boat crew on Saturday morning. Officials said the man's 15-foot vessel capsized in the vicinity of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Orlando Weather: Severe storm threat to bring heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds and hail

The FOX 35 Storm Team has issued a series of Impact Days as a strong storm system aims to bring heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds and hail throughout Central Florida for Mother's Day weekend.

Orlando man charged after fleeing, driving at trooper
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An Orlando man is in jail facing a list of charges after troopers say he led them on a chase and used his car as a weapon. Troopers said the man ran away from them twice, and they were forced to shoot at him before he was then arrested. The man was not injured.

Titusville man arrested for attempted murder in overnight shooting
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One person was injured following an early morning shooting Saturday in the Titusville area. The suspect in the shooting, 33-year-old Calvin L. Woodson, has been arrested. Woodson is facing multiple charges and is being held with no bond.

Woman struck, killed in Osceola County overnight crash
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says a woman running across the street when she shouldn't have been died after she was hit by a car in the early hours of Saturday morning in Osceola County. Officials said it happened overnight on Orange Blossom Trail near The Oaks Boulevard.

Lightning sparks brush fire in Lake Lizzie Preserve
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Crews are continuing to manage a brush fire in the Lake Lizzie Preserve in Osceola County. Authorities said the fire, which broke out after a lightning strike, is about 70% contained, and no homes are in danger.

Suspect in alleged bank robbery, kidnapping previously served 10-year sentence for similar crime

A suspect shot by police following a bank robbery, kidnapping, and high-speed chase through Ocala had recently completed a 10-year prison sentence for a previous bank robbery, authorities said.

Florida budget talks stall as House Speaker warns of possible extended session

Florida lawmakers may be headed for overtime as budget negotiations between the House and Senate hit a roadblock, with House Speaker Paul Renner warning Thursday that an extension of the legislative session may itself be extended.

Fans brave heat as Rock the Country festival kicks off in Ocala

Thousands of country music fans gathered in Ocala for the Rock the Country festival, staying cool under the heat and bracing for potential storms expected Saturday.

Thornton Park hosting two-week celebration for Lulu the Cat
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One Central Florida organization is hosting a two-week celebration in honor of Thornton Park?s beloved mayor ? Lulu the Cat! The celebration will include a multitude of fun activities, and the funds raised will all go towards helping save local cats.

What is ‘habeas corpus’ and why might the Trump administration suspend it?

Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?

Deadly Florida bear attack: Investigators find partial remains of elderly man inside animal

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the remains of one of the three black bears killed earlier this week have been found to contain the partial remains of 89-year-old Robert Markel.

4 Florida teens arrested for brutal beating of man, deputies say

Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling.

4 Polk County teens arrested after brutal beating
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Four Florida teens were recently arrested after deputies say they brutally beat a man who suffered serious injuries to his face, including a broken nose, broken jaw, multiple lacerations and swelling. The teens told investigators the man was "bothering" a friend who has autism moments before the beating. Deputies said the victim is currently recovering in intensive care at the hospital.