Woman accused of setting fires during burn ban
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The Orange County Sheriff's Office has arrested a woman who is accused of setting a number of fires during an active burn ban. Deputies responded to an unlawful burning on Wednesday at a residence just west of Alyfaya Trail.

Florida wildfires trigger memories of 1998 'Firestorm'
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As wildfires continue to burn across Central Florida, longtime residents are recalling the devastation of the 1998 ?Florida Firestorm,? when massive blazes forced widespread evacuations and left many fearing they'd lose everything. Those who lived through it remember the surreal sight of flames on the horizon and the very real threat to homes and lives.

Michigan man canoes 6,000-mile 'Great Loop'
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Peter Frank, a 23-year-old from Michigan, is canoeing The Great Loop, a 6,000-mile journey, and has completed 2,500 miles so far.

Orphaned baby manatee rescued in South Florida,
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A baby manatee, less than one month old, was rescued in southern Florida after being found alone and struggling in a waterway with a strong current.

Alligator comes knocking at Florida home
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A Lake Mary woman discovered a massive alligator knocking at her front door, captured on her doorbell camera.

Crews battle brush fire in Bunnell
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A brush fire broke out Thursday along County Road 305 in Bunnell, prompting a significant response from local and state fire crews. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns is live at the scene.

1-year-old hit & killed after running after family dog
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A 1-year-old in Daytona Beach was struck and killed by two vehicles after running after the family dog. FOX 35's Matt Trezza has the latest information following this tragic incident.

FSU shooting victim played dead to save her life
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This FSU shooting victim recalls the moments she played dead to save her life. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth spoke with her about her experience.

Special send-off for Seminole High School water polo teams
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Just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, the girls and boys water polo teams at Seminole High School participated in a special send-off before leaving for the state competition in Miami. This is the second year in a row that both teams have made it to states final four. The girls are ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 1 in the nation with a record of 27-1. The boys record is 20-8, and they?re ranked fourth in Florida.

New community garden opens in Pine Hills
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Hundreds of Pine Hills residents are expected to gather this Thursday afternoon for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Pine Hills Community Garden. In addition to the opening ceremony, Orange County is partnering with the local nonprofit IDEAS For US to give away more than 100 trees to Pine Hills residents. The tree giveaway is part of a neighborhood-wide beautification effort.

Daytona Beach police provide updates after child hit by 2 cars
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A 1-year-old child was killed on Wednesday night after being hit by two vehicles in Daytona Beach, according to police. Officials said the child ran into the street while chasing the family dog, which had escaped from their home. While following the dog, the child stepped into oncoming traffic and was hit.

State Attorney Monique Worrell shares quarterly update
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State Attorney Monique Worrell shared a quarterly update at a news conference hosted on Thursday morning in Orlando. Worrell reported a "strong and successful start" to her first quarter back in office and said her office has made significant progress in advancing the mission of serving justice and protecting the community. Worrell discussed convictions in several high-profile cases and said her office has taken 61 felony cases to trial in Orange and Osceola counties in the quarter, resulting in a 70% conviction rate. Worrell also discussed her hopes and goals for the upcoming future quarters.

FULL: Ron and Casey DeSantis highlight Hope Florida
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference to highlight Hope Florida on Thursday morning in St. Augustine at the Anchor Faith Church. Others positively impacted by Hope Florida also shared their experiences at the event. The nonprofit organization has been under intense scrutiny following questions from lawmakers over the handling of a $10 million settlement. The allegations center on whether the funds were appropriately funneled into Hope Florida?s nonprofit arm instead of the state?s coffers.