Sanford installs long-delayed repair part to curb odor
Sanford residents have endured weeks of foul odor from a broken wastewater treatment plant odor-control system. City officials say they have finally installed a critical replacement part meant to stop the persistent odor that has lingered for weeks around downtown Sanford.
Sanford residents have endured weeks of foul odor from a broken wastewater treatment plant odor-control system. City officials say they have finally installed a critical replacement part meant to stop the persistent odor that has lingered for weeks around downtown Sanford.
Judge’s ruling could reveal new details in Anna Kepner death
A newly issued ruling is poised to open a window into the final hours of 18-year-old Anna Kepner’s life. With a judge refusing to seal a related custody case, family members hope long-withheld details about her death aboard a cruise ship will finally come to light.
A newly issued ruling is poised to open a window into the final hours of 18-year-old Anna Kepner’s life. With a judge refusing to seal a related custody case, family members hope long-withheld details about her death aboard a cruise ship will finally come to light.
Marion County fire rescue employees accuse of violent hazing
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and are facing felony charges after deputies say they violently hazed a 19-year-old firefighter at Station 21.
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and are facing felony charges after deputies say they violently hazed a 19-year-old firefighter at Station 21.
‘Super speeders’ arrested in Brevard, Polk counties after topping 110 mph, deputies say
Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Two drivers are facing charges in separate incidents in Brevard and Polk counties after deputies say they were caught traveling well over 100 mph during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Polk County 'super speeder' clocked at 117 mph, sheriff says
Deputies arrested a driver identified as Fred William Betancourt, 25, after recording him at 117 mph while weaving through traffic, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Deputies arrested a driver identified as Fred William Betancourt, 25, after recording him at 117 mph while weaving through traffic, Sheriff Grady Judd said.
Florida man arrested, accused of attacking teen fishing in his backyard: Affidavit
A Florida man angry that a teenager was fishing in a pond near his home allegedly grabbed the boy around his neck and hit his knee, causing the teen to fall to the ground, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
A Florida man angry that a teenager was fishing in a pond near his home allegedly grabbed the boy around his neck and hit his knee, causing the teen to fall to the ground, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
Teen says homeowner attacked him while he fished at pond
A 15-year-old boy says he is now afraid to fish after a homeowner allegedly attacked him for standing too close to his property near Breckenridge Circle in Palm Bay.
A 15-year-old boy says he is now afraid to fish after a homeowner allegedly attacked him for standing too close to his property near Breckenridge Circle in Palm Bay.
Ethan Pritchard sues apartment owners after shooting
Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard should have been preparing for the Florida–Florida State game this week. Instead, he is recovering at home, relearning how to walk after being shot in the head in August while giving his aunt a ride near the Riverside and Havana Heights apartment complexes. His family has filed a lawsuit alleging the property owners failed to address a pattern of violent crime.
Florida State University football player Ethan Pritchard should have been preparing for the Florida–Florida State game this week. Instead, he is recovering at home, relearning how to walk after being shot in the head in August while giving his aunt a ride near the Riverside and Havana Heights apartment complexes. His family has filed a lawsuit alleging the property owners failed to address a pattern of violent crime.
Neighbors demand action on Indialantic 'nuisance home'
Residents along Atlantic Ave. in Indialantic say they have endured nearly a decade of trash, rodents, and human waste coming from a single home in their neighborhood, with no resolution from local agencies. Despite years of complaints, county records show only two active code cases.
Residents along Atlantic Ave. in Indialantic say they have endured nearly a decade of trash, rodents, and human waste coming from a single home in their neighborhood, with no resolution from local agencies. Despite years of complaints, county records show only two active code cases.
DOJ investigates SeaWorld Orlando over ban on walkers with seats
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into SeaWorld Orlando after the park banned walkers with seats, also known as rollators, prompting allegations of discrimination against people with disabilities. The policy, introduced two weeks ago, bars all seated walkers inside the park; SeaWorld says it made the change due to misuse and safety incidents.
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into SeaWorld Orlando after the park banned walkers with seats, also known as rollators, prompting allegations of discrimination against people with disabilities. The policy, introduced two weeks ago, bars all seated walkers inside the park; SeaWorld says it made the change due to misuse and safety incidents.
Holiday traffic expected to peak on Florida roads
Thanksgiving travelers are packing Florida’s highways, even as some stretches — like parts of I-4 in Volusia County — remain smooth moving at times. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to plan around peak congestion, saying those who didn’t leave before 11 a.m. on Wednesday may be better off waiting until the evening.
Thanksgiving travelers are packing Florida’s highways, even as some stretches — like parts of I-4 in Volusia County — remain smooth moving at times. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to plan around peak congestion, saying those who didn’t leave before 11 a.m. on Wednesday may be better off waiting until the evening.
Alleged firehouse hazing leads to firings, felony charges
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and charged after deputies say a teenage firefighter was violently hazed inside a county fire station. Sheriff Billy Woods said the incident at Fire Station 21 escalated from a prank involving pizza grease to what he described as a series of “brutal” assaults. The accused face charges including kidnapping, robbery, battery and accessory.
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and charged after deputies say a teenage firefighter was violently hazed inside a county fire station. Sheriff Billy Woods said the incident at Fire Station 21 escalated from a prank involving pizza grease to what he described as a series of “brutal” assaults. The accused face charges including kidnapping, robbery, battery and accessory.
SeaWorld Orlando statement on DOJ investigation: Safety incidents in park led to rollator walker policy change
SeaWorld Orlando has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it was opening an investigation into the theme park's recent policy change banning certain rollator walkers.
SeaWorld Orlando has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it was opening an investigation into the theme park's recent policy change banning certain rollator walkers.
FSU LB shooting: Complex 'aware of crime, did nothing.'
An Orlando-based law firm, representing Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard said the apartment complex managers and owners were aware of the history of crime in the area where Ethan was shot in August and did nothing to increase security measures. The law firm also said a man accused of being involved in Ethan's shooting was allowed to stay at the Section 8 Riverside Apartments complex.
An Orlando-based law firm, representing Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard said the apartment complex managers and owners were aware of the history of crime in the area where Ethan was shot in August and did nothing to increase security measures. The law firm also said a man accused of being involved in Ethan's shooting was allowed to stay at the Section 8 Riverside Apartments complex.
4 Marion County firefighters arrested | FULL PRESS CONFERENCE
Some Marion County Fire Rescue employees are facing serious charges linked to kidnapping, battery and robbery, the Marion County Sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Some Marion County Fire Rescue employees are facing serious charges linked to kidnapping, battery and robbery, the Marion County Sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Property owner accused of shooting at squatters
A property owner accused of firing shots at two squatters inside his Orlando home walked out of the Orange County Jail on Tuesday night without offering a comment.
A property owner accused of firing shots at two squatters inside his Orlando home walked out of the Orange County Jail on Tuesday night without offering a comment.
Father of Titusville teen Anna Kepner expected to testify in court
New documents filed in a Brevard County family court case show that the father of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died under mysterious circumstances on a cruise ship, may soon be required to testify.
New documents filed in a Brevard County family court case show that the father of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died under mysterious circumstances on a cruise ship, may soon be required to testify.
Family mourns 94-year-old grandmother killed in crash
A family is grieving the loss of a 94-year-old woman who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday. A speeding Ford Mustang slammed into the side of a LYNX van taking her to a nursing home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A family is grieving the loss of a 94-year-old woman who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday. A speeding Ford Mustang slammed into the side of a LYNX van taking her to a nursing home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.