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Sheriff: Florida man 'having episode' when he murdered his own father

Sheriff: Florida man 'having episode' when he murdered his own father

A 21-year-old Florida man is facing a murder charge for allegedly killing his father.

August 2, 2022 7:41am EDT
Watch: Officer escorts elderly woman walking along busy highway to hair salon

Watch: Officer escorts elderly woman walking along busy highway to hair salon

The 84-year-old woman had taken a nearly 45-minute bus ride and was about to walk another mile to get to her destination before Officer Lance Hofmeister offered to take her the rest of the way.

August 2, 2022 6:28am EDT
More than 460,000 Florida Primary ballots cast so far, officials say

More than 460,000 Florida Primary ballots cast so far, officials say

With the Aug. 23 primary elections about three weeks away, more than 460,000 vote-by-mail ballots had been cast as of Monday morning, according to the state Division of Elections website. 

August 2, 2022 6:16am EDT
Downtown Orlando shooting: City to add controlled security checkpoints near bars and restaurants, mayor says

Downtown Orlando shooting: City to add controlled security checkpoints near bars and restaurants, mayor says

Security checkpoints will be added to downtown Orlando – possibly as soon as this weekend – after a mass shooting early Sunday in the entertainment district left seven people injured, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said Monday. Watch his press conference in the player above.

August 2, 2022 5:43am EDT
'It was madness': Florida woman celebrating birthday in downtown Orlando when she was shot in mass shooting

'It was madness': Florida woman celebrating birthday in downtown Orlando when she was shot in mass shooting

Jaimy was with friends in downtown Orlando over the weekend to celebrate her 23rd birthday when someone started shooting, and Jaimy suddenly found herself among seven people who were shot, and dozens of others running.

August 1, 2022 7:22pm EDT
Rare shark usually found in freezing Arctic waters spotted in Caribbean coral reef for the first time

Rare shark usually found in freezing Arctic waters spotted in Caribbean coral reef for the first time

A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters recently turned up in a coral reef off the coast of Belize — marking the first time a shark of its kind has been found in the western Caribbean.

August 1, 2022 5:46pm EDT
Mega Millions $1.28 billion jackpot: Here are the winning numbers for Friday's drawing

Mega Millions $1.28 billion jackpot: Here are the winning numbers for Friday's drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is the second-highest prize in the game’s history. But what do you do if you win all that money?

July 29, 2022 11:05pm EDT
Florida Amber Alert canceled after kidnapped 11-year-old girl found safe

Florida Amber Alert canceled after kidnapped 11-year-old girl found safe

A Florida Amber Alert that had been issued for a kidnapped 11-year-old girl in the Panhandle has been canceled after authorities say she was found safe.

July 28, 2022 4:59pm EDT
$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history

$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.

July 28, 2022 2:13pm EDT
WATCH: New bodycam video shows chaos after car drives across Daytona Beach and into ocean, injuring a child

WATCH: New bodycam video shows chaos after car drives across Daytona Beach and into ocean, injuring a child

New bodycam video shows the immediate moments after a driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed through a toll booth at Daytona Beach, before driving across the beach and coming to a stop at the edge of the ocean. Five people were injured, including a child who was struck while playing in the water, officials said.

July 28, 2022 10:45am EDT
Dog killed, 2 people injured in South Daytona house fire

Dog killed, 2 people injured in South Daytona house fire

A dog was killed and two people were injured after a fire broke out at a home on Bristol Lane in South Daytona early Thursday morning.

July 28, 2022 8:55am EDT
Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years

Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years

Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.

July 28, 2022 7:51am EDT
Mega Millions numbers: $1 million winning ticket sold in Florida

Mega Millions numbers: $1 million winning ticket sold in Florida

The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $1.02 billion for the next drawing, which is this Friday,

July 28, 2022 7:27am EDT
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.02 billion

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $1.02 billion

Here are the winning numbers from Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.

July 27, 2022 11:46am EDT
Florida man decapitated pet parakeet with hands in front of owner, police say

Florida man decapitated pet parakeet with hands in front of owner, police say

A Florida man staying at a home in Palm Bay is accused of decapitating a parakeet with his bare hands in front of the bird's owner, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

July 27, 2022 11:36am EDT
911 dispatchers find alligator in Pinellas sheriff's office parking garage

911 dispatchers find alligator in Pinellas sheriff's office parking garage

"The message was clear: 'We've been trying to reach you about your vehicle's extended warranty,'" the sheriff's office jokingly wrote.

July 27, 2022 9:58am EDT
Longwood stabbing: GoFundMe started for 3-year-old's funeral, medical costs for injured 12-year-old sister

Longwood stabbing: GoFundMe started for 3-year-old's funeral, medical costs for injured 12-year-old sister

A GoFundMe has been started for the girls who Longwood police say were stabbed by their father during a vicious attack last week. The 3-year-old girl was killed and her 12-year-old sister is in critical but stable condition after escaping. 

July 27, 2022 8:02am EDT
Miami Beach armed robbery suspect shoots victim over $1, police say

Miami Beach armed robbery suspect shoots victim over $1, police say

The armed robber allegedly shot the victim, took $1, along with a wallet belonging to the witness, police in Miami Beach, Florida, said.

July 27, 2022 6:02am EDT
Orlando weather: Wet Wednesday ahead of brief dry spell

Orlando weather: Wet Wednesday ahead of brief dry spell

Central Florida will heat up again with lightning storms returning to the area again on this Tuesday.

July 27, 2022 5:39am EDT
'Largest dessert festival in America' returning to Florida

'Largest dessert festival in America' returning to Florida

If you've got a sweet tooth, you'll want to set a reminder for this: Dessert Wars is coming back to the Florida State Fairgrounds this year!

July 26, 2022 11:01am EDT
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