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Woman seen being dragged, left for dead along Orlando road identified

Woman seen being dragged, left for dead along Orlando road identified

A woman that was reportedly seen being dragged by a man and left dead on the side of an Orlando road last month was identified by police Monday as Felicia Gaud.

July 26, 2022 7:04am EDT
Video: San Jose K-9 bites man’s throat for 1 minute re-igniting police dog concerns

Video: San Jose K-9 bites man’s throat for 1 minute re-igniting police dog concerns

Unlike other use-of-force options, police dogs can be unpredictable, often leading to devastating injuries regardless of what a person has done. In Anthony Paredes’ case, his injuries were nearly fatal, requiring two weeks in a hospital.

July 26, 2022 2:06am EDT
Iconic Choco Taco ice cream treat discontinued

Iconic Choco Taco ice cream treat discontinued

Klondike confirmed it has discontinued the beloved ice cream treat in a Twitter response to an understandably upset fan.

July 25, 2022 10:02pm EDT
Watch again: SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into space from Florida Space Coast

Watch again: SpaceX launches 53 Starlink satellites into space from Florida Space Coast

Another batch of Starlink satellites left Florida Sunday morning and went into low-Earth orbit.

July 24, 2022 1:34pm EDT
Massive 11-foot alligator in Florida lets out vicious roar while being wrangled

Massive 11-foot alligator in Florida lets out vicious roar while being wrangled

This alligator should audition for the next "Jurassic World" movie!

July 24, 2022 10:06am EDT
Longwood officers bring balloons, flowers to home where Florida girl stabbed to death, sister hurt

Longwood officers bring balloons, flowers to home where Florida girl stabbed to death, sister hurt

Her 12-year-old sister was also stabbed and is in critical condition at the hospital. Police say their father is the one who attacked them and then stabbed himself.

July 23, 2022 10:43am EDT
Florida Cup, Orlando City SC forecast: Will rain wash out the games?

Florida Cup, Orlando City SC forecast: Will rain wash out the games?

With lots of big events happening in downtown Orlando this weekend, will rain ruin your outdoor plans?

July 23, 2022 10:29am EDT
KIA, Hyundai car thefts: Florida police seeing increase in vehicle thefts of older models

KIA, Hyundai car thefts: Florida police seeing increase in vehicle thefts of older models

Police and sheriff's departments across the country and in Florida are warning drivers about an increase in thefts of KIA and Hyundai vehicles.

July 23, 2022 8:05am EDT
Watch: Ziggy the baby zebra at Brevard County Zoo explores his habitat for first time

Watch: Ziggy the baby zebra at Brevard County Zoo explores his habitat for first time

Ziggy, a baby zebra and one of the newest members of the Brevard County Zoo in Florida took his first steps recently – and even a few gallops – while exploring his habitat.

July 23, 2022 8:03am EDT
Central Florida sizzles, rising rain chances this weekend

Central Florida sizzles, rising rain chances this weekend

Temperatures will sharply rise as we head into late morning-early afternoon.

July 22, 2022 7:00pm EDT
Florida man arrested for operating gambling business disguised as clothing store, deputies say

Florida man arrested for operating gambling business disguised as clothing store, deputies say

Ralph McNish was arrested Wednesday for operating a covert fish games café in Marion County.

July 22, 2022 9:59am EDT
Mega Millions hits $660 million for Friday drawing, 3rd largest jackpot ever

Mega Millions hits $660 million for Friday drawing, 3rd largest jackpot ever

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $660 million, the third highest in the game’s history, ahead of Friday night’s drawing.

July 22, 2022 7:35am EDT
Florida K-9 sniffs out $1.5 million worth of meth

Florida K-9 sniffs out $1.5 million worth of meth

Well done, K-9 Rico!

July 22, 2022 6:48am EDT
3-year-old stabbed to death at Florida home, 12-year-old sister hurt; father named person of interest

3-year-old stabbed to death at Florida home, 12-year-old sister hurt; father named person of interest

A father in Florida has been named a "person of interest" in the violent death of his three-year-old daughter, and serious injuries to her 12-year-old sister, according to the Longwood Police Department.

July 22, 2022 5:57am EDT
Central Florida storm chances increase for Friday, could linger into evening hours

Central Florida storm chances increase for Friday, could linger into evening hours

After days of wild storms, rain chances drop a bit for Central Florida.

July 21, 2022 6:17pm EDT
JJ Watt offers to help fan pay for grandfather's funeral so she can keep her jersey, shoes

JJ Watt offers to help fan pay for grandfather's funeral so she can keep her jersey, shoes

"Don't sell your shoes and jersey, we'll help with the funeral. I'm sorry for your loss." Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt tweeted.

July 21, 2022 1:24pm EDT
Florida's Back-to-School Tax Holiday begins Monday: What's included?

Florida's Back-to-School Tax Holiday begins Monday: What's included?

As summer break winds down and students gear up for the academic year, a back-to-school tax "holiday" on items such as clothes and school supplies is set to begin Monday.

July 21, 2022 12:54pm EDT
Disney changes its cast member names to 'Fairy Godmother's Apprentices' to be more inclusive

Disney changes its cast member names to 'Fairy Godmother's Apprentices' to be more inclusive

Cast members at Disney's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique now will be called "Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices" — instead of "Fairy Godmothers in Training" — according to Disney.

July 21, 2022 9:23am EDT
It's Dole Whip Day (according to Disney): Here's the recipe to make it at home

It's Dole Whip Day (according to Disney): Here's the recipe to make it at home

Disney fans, today is Dole Whip Day. A whole day dedicated to the tart, sweet frozen pineapple treat.

July 21, 2022 7:15am EDT
Central Florida rain chances drop slightly on Thursday with soaring temperatures

Central Florida rain chances drop slightly on Thursday with soaring temperatures

Central Florida is in for another round of heavy rain on Wednesday.

July 20, 2022 8:06pm EDT
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