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Man plows through Walmart in stolen excavator
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Man plows through Walmart in stolen excavator

A suspect is in custody after crashing into a Walmart store and another building with stolen construction equipment Monday night in Gainesville, according to police.

September 12, 2023 7:47am EDT
Police: Florida man tries to open patrol car, threatens to kill man in custody

Police: Florida man tries to open patrol car, threatens to kill man in custody

Deputies are seeking more information about an alleged shooting at a Gainesville convenience store that ended with a convicted felon threatening to kill another man already in police custody, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

July 26, 2023 10:19am EDT
2 arrested in Gainesville shooting that injured 1; third suspect sought

2 arrested in Gainesville shooting that injured 1; third suspect sought

Two men have been arrested in a shooting in Gainesville that left a person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

April 12, 2023 3:59pm EDT
'Just shoot Chitwood in the head': Man accused of making online death threats against Florida sheriff

'Just shoot Chitwood in the head': Man accused of making online death threats against Florida sheriff

Hate groups have recently spread antisemitic messages in Volusia County, including a projection on the grandstand of the Daytona International Speedway.

March 14, 2023 5:36pm EDT
World's first 3D-printed rocket launch scrubbed for this weekend

World's first 3D-printed rocket launch scrubbed for this weekend

After several attempts to get the world's first 3D-printed rocket in the air, Relativity Space has scrubbed the launch seconds before liftoff. 

March 11, 2023 7:35pm EST
Brevard Zoo working to save endangered turtles infected with form of herpes

Brevard Zoo working to save endangered turtles infected with form of herpes

Scientists are trying to learn more about a type of herpes virus that’s been infecting the endangered animals. Researchers think polluted waters can stress the turtles, lowering their immune system and triggering the virus.

March 11, 2023 9:44am EST
What is 'The Compound' in Brevard County and why is it known as a crime hub?

What is 'The Compound' in Brevard County and why is it known as a crime hub?

This week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office says a man buried his girlfriend’s body there.

March 11, 2023 9:43am EST
Orlando weather: Spring break weather in Florida: sunshine, rain, and a cold front

Orlando weather: Spring break weather in Florida: sunshine, rain, and a cold front

Spring breakers in Florida will see all sorts of weather changes this week!

March 11, 2023 8:48am EST
11-foot, 400-pound alligator found in Florida woman's pool

11-foot, 400-pound alligator found in Florida woman's pool

This will make you think twice about jumping into a swimming pool in Florida without looking first!

March 11, 2023 7:09am EST
Florida school voucher expansion heads to full State House

Florida school voucher expansion heads to full State House

A proposal that would make all Florida students eligible to receive taxpayer-backed school vouchers is headed to the full House, after getting some changes Friday.

March 10, 2023 7:55pm EST
Here's how much you need to make to 'live comfortably' in these Florida cities: study

Here's how much you need to make to 'live comfortably' in these Florida cities: study

Orlando made the top 10 list of areas that require a higher salary to live comfortably.

March 10, 2023 1:01pm EST
Florida school bus attendant allegedly struck child with belt 9 times

Florida school bus attendant allegedly struck child with belt 9 times

A school bus attendant in Florida allegedly hit a child with a belt nine times, and is now facing felony child abuse charges.

March 10, 2023 8:00am EST
WATCH: SpaceX launches OneWeb communication satellites from Florida

WATCH: SpaceX launches OneWeb communication satellites from Florida

OneWeb is putting hundreds of satellites in low earth orbit for low-latency broadband communications.

March 9, 2023 2:40pm EST
Florida lawmakers consider later school start times

Florida lawmakers consider later school start times

It’s a scenario that many families know all too well.

March 9, 2023 10:19am EST
NASA discovers asteroid that has slight chance of hitting Earth on Valentine's Day 2046

NASA discovers asteroid that has slight chance of hitting Earth on Valentine's Day 2046

NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office has been tracking a new asteroid named 2023 DW that has a very small chance of impacting Earth on Feb. 14, 2046.

March 9, 2023 9:48am EST
Melbourne police ID driver of SUV suspected in deadly hit-and-run crash

Melbourne police ID driver of SUV suspected in deadly hit-and-run crash

Michael J. Forrest, 62, was killed after being hit by the SUV, police said.

March 9, 2023 8:38am EST
Orlando weather: Warm and sunny before cold front brings 40s, 50s back to Central Florida

Orlando weather: Warm and sunny before cold front brings 40s, 50s back to Central Florida

Forecast highs will be in the 80s this weekend, but much cooler weather is expected next week.

March 9, 2023 5:49am EST
11-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark pings off coast of Florida ahead of spring break

11-foot, 1,200-pound great white shark pings off coast of Florida ahead of spring break

A massive great white shark pinged off the coast of Florida this week ahead of what is expected to be a very busy spring break at the beaches. 

March 9, 2023 5:43am EST
Launch scrubbed for world's first 3D-printed rocket from Florida's Space Coast

Launch scrubbed for world's first 3D-printed rocket from Florida's Space Coast

Space fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the launch of the world's first 3D-printed rocket from Florida's Space Coast.

March 8, 2023 5:44pm EST
Florida toddler dies after being left inside hot SUV for over 5 hours, police say

Florida toddler dies after being left inside hot SUV for over 5 hours, police say

A Florida toddler has died after being left inside a hot vehicle for over five hours, according to investigators, and the boy's father is facing charges in the child's death.

March 8, 2023 8:15am EST
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