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Cristina Gonzalez was walking 6-month-old Louie in her DeLand neighborhood last week when she claims a much larger, unleashed dog charged them from behind. Louie was left with two broken legs and faces a long road to recovery that will likely require surgery. The DeLand Police Department confirmed they are actively looking into the incident.

Daytona Beach officer was fired after an arrest following an open container incident. Charges have been dropped against the officer. The police chief said the officers showed "poor judgment" during the stop, FOX 35's Chris Lindsay reported. David Anderson, 27, of Tennessee, was arrested shortly after midnight in Daytona Beach for an alleged open container violation. Police said in the report that Anderson threw the cork at the officer, which prompted the arrest. He was then handcuffed and Tased for allegedly resisting arrest, the report states.

Police officers will now attend youth football games at Max K. Rodes Park in West Melbourne following a weekend fight involving adults associated with a visiting team.

A string of hit and runs damaged multiple cars parked in people’s driveways over the weekend.  Palm Bay police are investigating the case as a stolen car, turned hit-and-runs in a neighborhood.  Victims are demanding accountability and have been left dealing with thousands of dollars in damages.

The city of Oviedo, in Seminole County, will meet to discuss whether the police department's cameras, which read license plates, known as Flock cameras, are an invasion of privacy. This comes after Flock Safety's strict new safeguards were implemented. 

Jalen Edgar is charged in connection with the shooting that left two people dead during a crowded Halloween celebration. Edgar, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is being charged as an adult.  Jury selection is anticipated to continue for the next three days after 100 jurors were called on Aug. 18. This comes after Edgar petitioned the judge for an insanity defense. 

family’s dogs saved them from a housefire in Palm Bay.  The dogs woke them up before smoke started filling the home and the fire spread.  The save is special because the family runs the Space Coast Frenchie and saves dogs every day. The dogs paid back the favor when it mattered most.

A passenger on board a small plane is recovering from numerous burns after crashing in a rural area in Lake County on Aug. 14. Officials said the pilot didn't have severe injuries. 

The sport of Darts is rapidly growing across the globe. Kissimmee hosted several competitions, which may lead to a larger Florida footprint, especially with the next generation.

A community is gathering in memory of Florida dad Daryl Hill, who was shot and killed in Apopka after deputies say he stepped in to help a woman being attacked. Now, Semoran Skateway in Casselberry is hoping to gather community support for Hill's family. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the skate rink is donating $1 for each person who walks in their doors.