Deland improves safety for e-bikes and e-scooters
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DeLand's Police Chief joined Good Day Orlando to discuss enhanced safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters. Under the new rules, riders are no longer allowed on downtown sidewalks, and new speed limits and helmet requirements are now in place. 

Officials provide update after plane crash in Kissimmee
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An official with the Kissimmee Fire Department provided an update after a plane crashed in Kissimmee on Saturday.

2026 CommUNITY Rainbow Run honors 49 killed
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Thousands of runners, walkers, and supporters participated in the 2026 CommUNITY Rainbow Run in Orlando to honor and remember the 49 people killed in the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. 

Father kills two toddlers, then himself, deputies say
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Two toddlers were shot and killed Friday evening at an Orange County apartment complex, and investigators say the children's father later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Mom finds comfort in daughter’s organ donation after crash
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A Winter Springs mother is honoring the legacy of her 19-year-old daughter, whose decision to become an organ donor helped save multiple lives after she died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash.

Neighbors fear cats may be trapped in abandoned apartment project
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Residents living near a long-stalled apartment development in Orlando say they are concerned that community cats may be trapped inside the property as crews work to secure the site after years of abandonment.

Project turns wastewater into renewable energy while reducing PFAS
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Altamonte Springs officials say a new wastewater treatment technology is showing promising results, converting sewage byproducts into renewable energy while significantly reducing harmful PFAS levels.

New barriers installed as Volusia County officials seek safer beach access
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A deadly toll booth crash has prompted Volusia County officials to accelerate efforts to improve safety at beach access points. Temporary barriers and water-filled barricades have been installed while county leaders evaluate longer-term solutions for protecting employees and visitors.

Entanglements increasingly threaten dolphins in Indian River Lagoon
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Wildlife researchers are raising concerns about a sharp increase in dolphin entanglements in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, where discarded fishing gear has become a leading cause of death for the region’s bottlenose dolphins.

New York tourist sues Osceola County after wrongful detention
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A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, alleging deputies wrongfully detained and handcuffed him while searching for a different person during a March 2025 incident in Central Florida.

Jerry Demings suspends governor campaign after cancer diagnosis
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Thursday that he is suspending his campaign for Florida governor after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings diagnosed with cancer, suspends campaign for governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that he will suspend his campaign for Florida governor in order to receive treatment, calling it a “difficult decision."

Florida theme parks hurricane, weather policies: What you need to know

If you're visiting the Florida theme parks during hurricane season, it's important to know what policies are in place for severe weather.

Crash and fight in Sanford lead to arrests after chase in Orlando
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Two suspects were arrested Thursday after a vehicle connected to a felony investigation in Sanford fled from deputies in Orange County, authorities said.

Flagler County launches oyster garden project to improve water quality
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Flagler County is partnering with the nonprofit Oysters for My Neighborhood to install vertical oyster gardens at public docks in an effort to improve water quality and support marine life.