Florida dad charged with first-degree felony murder in toddler's hot truck death

A grand jury has indicted a Florida dad with first-degree murder in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for hours while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed drinks at a nearby bar.

Why law enforcement was searching pond in Volusia County
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Several law enforcement agencies, including the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Mount Dora Police Department, were conducting an investigation at a large point in Deltona. Why? Few details were released. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay explains what we know and do not know.

Woman arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
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A Florida woman has been arrested on several counts of animal cruelty after she allegedly left multiple pets to die in an abandoned home. The woman is currently being held in the Volusia County Jail with a bond set at $70,000.

Port Orange home destroyed in fire
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Two people are in critical condition and a home has been destroyed after a fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning in Port Orange. The State Fire Marshal Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

2 men help to save Daytona Beach bar shooting victims
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Three people were injured in a shooting that took place on June 20 at the Southturn Lounge and Restaurant in Daytona Beach. A suspect, 28-year-old Anthony Kaznakoff, was arrested. A marine and airman helped to save those who were shot. Travis Mathis and Vincent Roedel join Good Day Orlando to talk about the incident.

Florida man sentenced to life in murder-for-insurance plot against stepfather

A Volusia County jury has found Perry Stanley guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the 2019 killing of his co-conspirator’s stepfather.

Naked, mud-covered Florida man arrested after vandalizing van in Osteen, deputies say

A man covered in mud and completely nude was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly vandalizing a work van and trespassing on private property in Osteen, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Man arrested in Daytona Beach sports bar shooting
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A shooting took place on Friday night at the Southturn Lounge and Restaurant in Daytona Beach. Three people were injured in the shooting but are expected to recover.

Wounded Warriors go surfing at New Smyrna Beach
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Wounded Warriors are riding the waves in New Smyrna Beach this weekend for a good cause. FOX 35's Esther Bower heads over to the event to speak with some of the individuals involved.

3 injured in Daytona Beach sports bar shooting
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A shooting took place on Friday night at the Southturn Lounge and Restaurant in Daytona Beach. Three people were injured in the shooting but are expected to recover.

Daytona police investigating shooting at sports bar
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A shooting took place on Friday night at the Southturn Lounge and Restaurant in Daytona Beach. Three people were injured in the shooting.

Florida middle school teacher allegedly used real student photos to create AI-generated porn: FDLE

A middle school teacher in Central Florida was arrested Thursday on 19 charges related to child sex abuse material and animal sexual abuse. He's accused of downloading and sharing child pornography on Discord, including potentially using students' photos to create AI-generated pornography.

Man struck by lightning at New Smyrna Beach, officials say

A man was struck by lightning while in ankle-deep water on Friday afternoon in New Smyrna Beach, officials say.

Summer Safety: Watching out for jellyfish
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Today is the first day of summer, and summer means time for the beach. FOX 35's Summer Safety spotlight series continues with tips on how to watch out for jellyfish from Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer.

Wounded Warrior Project to host adaptive surfing event
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National nonprofit organization, Wounder Warrior Project, will collaborate with Oceans of Hope Foundation to host a two-day adaptive surfing event in Central Florida. More than 30 wounded veterans are scheduled to attend the event. FOX 35's Marley Capper speaks withe some of the participants.

Florida toddler died in hot truck while dad got haircut, drank at bar, deputies say

An 18-month-old child in Florida has died after he was left in a hot truck for several hours, while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed a drink at a bar, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Ormond Beach Police Department.