No drone found after NJ residents report crash

The drone drama in the NYC area is deepening. Here are the top headlines so far from Friday.

10-foot great white shark pinged off Florida coast
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An OCEARCH tracker pinged a 10-foot, 522-pound great white shark this week off the Florida coast. The data shows the shark near the Brevard County area as recently as 11 a.m. Friday morning.

41st Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade this weekend
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This year marks the 41st Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade, expected to feature nearly 200 boats, breaking last year?s record.

Mystery drones spark privacy, security concerns across nation
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Reports of rogue drones buzzing over neighborhoods are raising questions about privacy and security nationwide. Sightings have been reported from California and Nevada to the East Coast, spanning Virginia to New York, with similar incidents occurring in Central Florida. Some have suggested shooting down the drones, but legal experts caution against this, emphasizing that such actions could lead to legal repercussions.

Flagler County gearing up for holiday boat parade
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Deputies in Flagler County are preparing to ensure safety at Florida?s largest holiday boat parade, set for Sunday evening.

Country Thunder Florida refunds: Where are they?

Country Thunder Florida had to cancel its 2024 music festival after Hurricane Milton swept across the state and soaked the Osceola County venue where it was to be held.

Pulse Nightclub Memorial design moves closer to reality

Plans for a memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting have advanced, with a committee narrowing the design to one option.

Country Thunder Festival organizers processing refunds
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All they want for Christmas is their money back! It has been over two months since a country music festival in Kissimmee was canceled, but many people still await their refunds. And they are not happy.

Winter Park condominium owners face skyrocketing HOA fees
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Residents at a local condo complex are grappling with skyrocketing HOA fees, with some seeing their monthly costs increase from $400 to more than $2,000 in just a few years.

Pulse Nightclub Memorial design moves closer to reality
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Plans for a memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting have advanced, with a committee narrowing the design to one option.

Florida realtor accused of stealing over $1.6M from couple
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A Volusia County realtor is accused of orchestrating a scheme to steal over $1.6 million in property and funds from a sick client, authorities said.

Drivers terrorized in Orange County street takeover
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A mob of at least 30 people took over a busy Orange County intersection, setting fires and performing dangerous stunts, including drivers doing donuts in the middle of the road. One witness told deputies he was stopped at a red light when the crowd began attacking his Tesla, kicking the windshield and causing $60,000 in damage.

New affordable community opens in Cocoa
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Orchid Lake, a new affordable housing community in Brevard County, celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The apartment complex, located at the corner of University Lane and Michigan Avenue in Cocoa, offers monthly rent ranging from as low as $228 to $1,107, officials said.

Florida man attempted to drain more than $50K from 82-year-old woman, deputies say

Jiaan Cao was arrested for fraud Dec. 12 after attempting to scam an 82-year-old man out of more than $50,000, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.

Habitat for Humanity dedicating homes for the holidays
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Habitat for Humanity is dedicating two homes for the holidays, one in Osceola County and one in Orange County.

Trump promises to pardon Jan. 6 defendants
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President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to issue pardons for people convicted of committing non-violent offenses on Jan. 6.