Off-duty Mount Dora officer helps with rescue efforts in a boat crash
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said a 39-foot center console vessel collided with a pontoon boat Saturday night on Lake Dora. Seven people were involved in the crash, and five were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. All have since been released.
An off-duty police officer in Lake County helped rescue multiple people after a boat crash on Lake Dora, authorities said. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said a 39-foot center console vessel collided with a pontoon boat Saturday night on Lake Dora. Seven people were involved in the crash, and five were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. All have since been released.
Florida mom petitioning for e-bike regulations after 5-year-old son hit at beach
A child was struck by two teenagers riding an electric bike while walking toward the ocean at a beach in Volusia County, authorities and family members said. Now the mother of that chid is pushing for stricter e-bike regulations.
A child was struck by two teenagers riding an electric bike while walking toward the ocean at a beach in Volusia County, authorities and family members said. Now the mother of that chid is pushing for stricter e-bike regulations.
DeBary school surprises classmate with positive sticky notes
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
Meet Florida teacher behind viral 'Kindness Squad'
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
A Debary Elementary school teacher and classroom went viral for the kindness they showed to another classmate. Teacher Joanne Miller leads the Kindness Squad. Recently, her classmates noticed another classmate was feeling down, so they decorated her desk with colorful sticky notes filled with positive messages. "I'm crying and laughing," the student said in the video. "I'm happy." The video was posted and has reached millions.
Runner hit by car during Florida half-marathon, dies days later
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man. According to The Florida Marathon, AJ had completed 9 marathons, 30 half-marathons, and "scored" of 5K and 10K races during his running career. "AJ was a great guy; he always had a smile on his face," said fellow runner, Orrie McCrea. "He was a great encourager, very inquisitive, thoughtful." McCrea and Swann were in the same running club, Golden Isles Track Club, in Georgia, where Swann lived.
A 74-year-old man who was hit by a car while running in the Florida Half Marathon on Feb. 8 has died, officials said. Friends and fellow runners remembered AJ Swann as an avid runner, golfer, and a business man. According to The Florida Marathon, AJ had completed 9 marathons, 30 half-marathons, and "scored" of 5K and 10K races during his running career. "AJ was a great guy; he always had a smile on his face," said fellow runner, Orrie McCrea. "He was a great encourager, very inquisitive, thoughtful." McCrea and Swann were in the same running club, Golden Isles Track Club, in Georgia, where Swann lived.
Artemis II: Launch on hold as rocket rolls back to VAB
The Artemis II launch date is up in the air, while the rocket, spacecraft, and crew remain on the ground awaiting repairs after detecting a helium flow issue. The entire rocket is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, a slow process that will take 12 hours, spanning 4 miles.
The Artemis II launch date is up in the air, while the rocket, spacecraft, and crew remain on the ground awaiting repairs after detecting a helium flow issue. The entire rocket is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, a slow process that will take 12 hours, spanning 4 miles.
Suspect in Florida shooting spree arrested in Cocoa: Officials
Dennard Barnes was arrested in Cocoa on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling and attempted murder. He's accused of shooting a 24-year-old in the abdomen. Records show that Barnes is also suspected of two other shootings in South Florida.
Dennard Barnes was arrested in Cocoa on a charge of shooting into an occupied dwelling and attempted murder. He's accused of shooting a 24-year-old in the abdomen. Records show that Barnes is also suspected of two other shootings in South Florida.
Florida parents want e-bike changes after son hit by one
The parents of 5-year-old Cade, who was hit by two teenagers riding an e-bike at the beach, want some changes to how e-bikes are regulated, including registration and licenses. Cade's leg was scrapped, but the doctor told his parents that he's lucky it wasn't shattered. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is looking to identify the two teenagers for possible hit-and-run charges.
The parents of 5-year-old Cade, who was hit by two teenagers riding an e-bike at the beach, want some changes to how e-bikes are regulated, including registration and licenses. Cade's leg was scrapped, but the doctor told his parents that he's lucky it wasn't shattered. The Volusia Sheriff's Office is looking to identify the two teenagers for possible hit-and-run charges.
Facebook Marketplace sale ends in pepper spray, robbery: Police
Three suspects were arrested in Winter Springs after meeting someone to buy a PlayStation 5, but instead of buying it, they allegedly prepper-sprayed the guy and ran off with the game console, police said. The guy ran after them, trying to get in console back, but was dragged for several hundred feet, officials said. All three were caught and arrested. Two of the suspects are suspects in a similar case in Ocoee, where a man was robbed of his laptop after meeting them to sell it, police said.
Three suspects were arrested in Winter Springs after meeting someone to buy a PlayStation 5, but instead of buying it, they allegedly prepper-sprayed the guy and ran off with the game console, police said. The guy ran after them, trying to get in console back, but was dragged for several hundred feet, officials said. All three were caught and arrested. Two of the suspects are suspects in a similar case in Ocoee, where a man was robbed of his laptop after meeting them to sell it, police said.
Who is Christopher Alexander Delgado? Goliath Venture CEO arrested in alleged federal Ponzi scheme
Federal agents arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the president and CEO of Goliath Ventures, an Orlando-based cryptocurrency investment firm, this week on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Federal agents arrested Christopher Alexander Delgado, the president and CEO of Goliath Ventures, an Orlando-based cryptocurrency investment firm, this week on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
Cuban Coast Guard kills 4, injures 6 in gunfire with Florida-based boat
A violent confrontation in Cuban territorial waters on Wednesday morning left four people dead and several others injured after a Florida-registered speedboat reportedly opened fire on Cuban authorities.
A violent confrontation in Cuban territorial waters on Wednesday morning left four people dead and several others injured after a Florida-registered speedboat reportedly opened fire on Cuban authorities.
Florida man destroys Chinese restaurant with shovel, claimed to be prophet ending new COVID strain: Affidavit
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
Artemis II rollback: NASA moves rocket off launch pad to fix helium flow issue
NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.
NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.
Florida childcare employee allegedly threw, slapped, kicked children in her care: Affidavit
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
Central Florida family in Mexico speaks on violence in Jalisco
A family visit turned on Sunday when cartel convoys took over local streets, torched banks, and used buses as burning barricades.
A family visit turned on Sunday when cartel convoys took over local streets, torched banks, and used buses as burning barricades.
President Trump delivers State of The Union address
President Donald Trump delivered a marathon State of the Union address Tuesday, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments at home and abroad. The speech, which lasted longer than 100 minutes, appeared aimed at rallying support for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump delivered a marathon State of the Union address Tuesday, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments at home and abroad. The speech, which lasted longer than 100 minutes, appeared aimed at rallying support for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.
State of the Union 2026: Full speech
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech Tuesday night to members of Congress and the nation. He opened in speech, saying "our nation is back."
President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech Tuesday night to members of Congress and the nation. He opened in speech, saying "our nation is back."
Daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers bonds out of Marion County jail
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
A daycare worker accused of abusing toddlers at a Marion County child care center bonded out of jail Tuesday but declined to comment on the allegations.
Man attacks Chinese restaurant over COVID conspiracy: Deputies
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
A man accused of attacking a local restaurant owner and damaging a kitchen told deputies he was trying to stop a new strain of COVID-19, according to an arrest report.
State of the Union: Democratic response | Full speech
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the democratic response Tuesday night, minutes after President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington D.C.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the democratic response Tuesday night, minutes after President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address in Washington D.C.