Deputy threatened while serving court document, prompting SWAT standoff in The Villages

A Sumter County deputy was confronted by a woman who allegedly pointed a gun at him while he attempted to serve a writ of replevin late Thursday morning in The Villages, authorities said.

Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard sues apartments after shot in head

Ethan Pritchard filed a lawsuit in Gadsen County against two apartment complexes in Havana after he suffered severe injuries from a shooting on August 31.

'Wrong is wrong': Kat Cammack on Cory Mills censure vote
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Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack talks censure vote against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills. "Wrong is wrong," she told FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt. "Principles are not partisan. You either stand for truth and justice or you don't. My colleague from Orlando has quite a record of alleged misdoings and some that are actually found to be true." Rep. Mills was ordered by a judge to have no contact with his ex-girlfriend. The House Ethics Committee confirmed it would open an investigation. Mills has denied the accusations.

Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.

Vehicle registration renewal kiosks coming to Publix
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Drivers will soon be able to renew their vehicle registration at Publix. Select Publix stores in Volusia County will add self-service vehicle registration renewal kiosks.

Daytona Beach reviews credit card policies
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Daytona Beach officials are reexamining the city’s credit card policies after concerns were raised about potential misuse and after the city accidentally leaked Social Security numbers in public records.

Boy injured in Lake County wreck may not walk again: Family
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A little boy seriously hurt in a deadly Lake County car wreck is recovering in Orlando. Nickai Mixon, 6, has been at Arnold Palmer Hospital since Saturday.

Anna Kepner's mother speaks to FOX 35 News following daughter's death
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The mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead aboard a cruise ship, is sharing memories of her daughter and describing her as a joyful, compassionate young woman. In an interview with FOX 35, Heather Kepner said Anna was “always happy,” recalling her daughter’s love of horseback riding and cheerleading.

Tiny cross in Florida yard sparks yearslong legal battle
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A five-year dispute over a 12-inch cross displayed in a resident’s front yard has ended with a settlement totaling nearly $250,000, bringing closure to a long-running fight over community rules in The Villages.

Orlando airport explores creating its own police force
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Orlando International Airport is considering forming its own police department, a move that would shift security duties away from Orlando police within the next decade, officials said Wednesday.

Fire displaces 16 families at Altamonte Springs complex
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Sixteen families were forced out of their homes early Tuesday after a fire broke out at the Lake Lotus Apartments in Altamonte Springs, authorities said.

Video shows attempted break-in, gunfire at Deltona home
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Newly released doorbell camera footage shows four suspects attempting to break into a Deltona home on Tuesday morning before opening fire when they failed to get inside, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities continue 5-month search for Gabrielle Terrelonge
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Officials are looking for information to find Gabrielle Terrelonge, 10, who has been missing since June. Gabrielle's father, Gordon Terrelonge – who believed his daughter was with her mother, 34-year-old Passha Davis, – reported her missing on Oct. 29 after he realized Davis was in jail.

UF, state leaders break ground on new Hamilton School
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Wednesday at the groundbreaking for the Hamilton School at the University of Florida.

Florida man arrested after UK woman allegedly pays him to torture, kill her: Affidavit

A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.

Daytona Beach unveils concepts for Main Street makeover
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Daytona Beach officials presented early design concepts Tuesday for a major overhaul of Main Street aimed at making the area more walkable and active.

Deputies say woman threw coffee on mother, baby in leash dispute
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A Volusia County woman is facing battery charges after she threw coffee on a mother and her baby during a dispute over a dog leash, according to deputies. According to the arrest affidavit, deputies also contacted ICE, determining the woman is in the country illegally. She is now subject to deportation, and a detainer has been placed on her.

Court filing suggests possible charges in cruise ship death
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Newly filed court documents indicate that one of the children of Anna Kepner’s stepmother may be the focus of a potential criminal investigation into the teen’s death aboard a Carnival cruise ship.