New suspect charged in deadly I-4 hit-and-run crash
A woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 knew one of the three people killed and later offered condolences to the victim’s family, relatives said.
A woman accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 knew one of the three people killed and later offered condolences to the victim’s family, relatives said.
Will AI process SNAP applications? How this affects Floridians
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. A local food bank says that if the technology works correctly, it could help get vital grocery assistance to starving families much faster. Critics say AI can’t understand a complicated, real-life financial emergency—and one glitch could leave kids hungry.
Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for SNAP benefits and catch errors. A local food bank says that if the technology works correctly, it could help get vital grocery assistance to starving families much faster. Critics say AI can’t understand a complicated, real-life financial emergency—and one glitch could leave kids hungry.
Major update to Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is planning a major overhaul of its classic Carousel of Progress attraction at Magic Kingdom, introducing new scenes, updated time periods, and the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney.
Walt Disney World is planning a major overhaul of its classic Carousel of Progress attraction at Magic Kingdom, introducing new scenes, updated time periods, and the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney.
Woman charged after deadly dog mauling held without bond
A Brevard County woman accused of failing to control her dogs before they fatally mauled a neighbor will remain behind bars after appearing before a judge Thursday. Linda Cutler faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of 50-year-old Jodi Cowan, who authorities say was attacked while walking her dog in her Cocoa neighborhood last week.
A Brevard County woman accused of failing to control her dogs before they fatally mauled a neighbor will remain behind bars after appearing before a judge Thursday. Linda Cutler faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of 50-year-old Jodi Cowan, who authorities say was attacked while walking her dog in her Cocoa neighborhood last week.
James Grover: Life sentence for enticing minor with autism
James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism on the Seas, using his professional authority to send explicit, inappropriate messages to children under his care.
James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism on the Seas, using his professional authority to send explicit, inappropriate messages to children under his care.
Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Florida mother accused of child abuse after baby suffers 10 potential fractures: ‘Full of deception and lies’
A Florida woman has been arrested on felony child abuse charges after a several-month-long investigation that spanned multiple counties.
A Florida woman has been arrested on felony child abuse charges after a several-month-long investigation that spanned multiple counties.
Officials confirm body found on Volusia County beach as wanted murder suspect
A body that washed up on a Volusia County beach Thursday morning was confirmed to be a suspect wanted in connection to a Gainesville murder.
A body that washed up on a Volusia County beach Thursday morning was confirmed to be a suspect wanted in connection to a Gainesville murder.
Law student faces more charges after hidden cameras found in bathroom
A Central Florida law student is facing additional felony charges after investigators said hidden cameras were discovered inside a public bathroom behind a coffee shop.
A Central Florida law student is facing additional felony charges after investigators said hidden cameras were discovered inside a public bathroom behind a coffee shop.
Monkey spotted roaming Longwood neighborhood
Residents in a Longwood neighborhood were surprised this week, after spotting a monkey roaming behind a home.
Residents in a Longwood neighborhood were surprised this week, after spotting a monkey roaming behind a home.
Lightning strike destroys woman’s home days after husband’s death
A Marion County woman says lightning destroyed her home just days after her husband of more than 50 years died, leaving her family with little more than the clothes they were wearing.
A Marion County woman says lightning destroyed her home just days after her husband of more than 50 years died, leaving her family with little more than the clothes they were wearing.
Cocoa dog owner jailed after fatal mauling of neighbor
The owner of two dogs accused of fatally mauling a woman in a Cocoa neighborhood is now behind bars facing a manslaughter charge, authorities said.
The owner of two dogs accused of fatally mauling a woman in a Cocoa neighborhood is now behind bars facing a manslaughter charge, authorities said.
Man found dead inside burning home in Kissimmee
Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead inside a burning home in Kissimmee.
Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead inside a burning home in Kissimmee.
DeSantis pushes plan to sharply cut Florida property taxes
Florida homeowners could soon see major reductions in their property tax bills under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida homeowners could soon see major reductions in their property tax bills under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Tracy Ocasio search: 17 years later, high-tech teams hit Lake Apopka waters to look for missing Ocoee woman
It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends.
It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends.
Sonar teams search Lake Apopka for Tracy Ocasio
It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends. But Ocoee Police said this is not a cold case. And now a new high-tech partnership is taking the active investigation into Central Florida's waters, searching for the answers that have eluded detectives.
It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends. But Ocoee Police said this is not a cold case. And now a new high-tech partnership is taking the active investigation into Central Florida's waters, searching for the answers that have eluded detectives.
Deadly Cocoa dog attack: Arrest made in neighbor's mauling death
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
Charges dropped against woman first arrested in deadly I-4 crash
Charges have been dropped against a woman who spent 13 days in jail after Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested her in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4.
Charges have been dropped against a woman who spent 13 days in jail after Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested her in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4.
Restoration project adds eelgrass plants to East Lake Toho
More than 250,000 eelgrass plants have been added to East Lake Tohopekaliga as part of a large-scale restoration project aimed at improving water quality and supporting wildlife in Central Florida.
More than 250,000 eelgrass plants have been added to East Lake Tohopekaliga as part of a large-scale restoration project aimed at improving water quality and supporting wildlife in Central Florida.