Volusia County warns stormwater fund could be depleted by 2030
Volusia County officials are warning that a key fund used for flood-control and stormwater projects could run out of money within the next several years, raising concerns about the county's ability to address worsening flooding issues.
Volusia County officials are warning that a key fund used for flood-control and stormwater projects could run out of money within the next several years, raising concerns about the county's ability to address worsening flooding issues.
2 FHP troopers surrender to authorities in investigation
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers surrendered to authorities in Osceola County on Wednesday after warrants were issued charging them with offenses that include grand theft and falsifying public or court records.
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers surrendered to authorities in Osceola County on Wednesday after warrants were issued charging them with offenses that include grand theft and falsifying public or court records.
Driver faces charges after mother and child struck in New Smyrna Beach
A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he struck a woman and her 8-year-old son in a crosswalk, fled the scene, and later turned himself in.
A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he struck a woman and her 8-year-old son in a crosswalk, fled the scene, and later turned himself in.
Drivers arrested after alleged high-speed racing on U.S. 27
An 85-year-old man and a 57-year-old man were arrested after deputies said they were racing at speeds exceeding 100 mph on U.S. 27 in Lake County.
An 85-year-old man and a 57-year-old man were arrested after deputies said they were racing at speeds exceeding 100 mph on U.S. 27 in Lake County.
Daycare worker charged after child found wandering near highway
A Lake County daycare worker has been charged after police said a young child wandered away from a daycare center and was later found alone near a busy highway.
A Lake County daycare worker has been charged after police said a young child wandered away from a daycare center and was later found alone near a busy highway.
Elderly Florida man allegedly street racing, caught driving 110 mph in 45 mph zone: Deputies
An 85-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after Lake County deputies clocked him driving over 65 mph the posted speed limit and allegedly speed racing.
An 85-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after Lake County deputies clocked him driving over 65 mph the posted speed limit and allegedly speed racing.
Osceola County breaks ground on Pulse memorial honoring 49 victims
Osceola County officials have broken ground on a permanent memorial honoring the 49 people killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting, creating a space for remembrance and healing a decade after the tragedy.
Osceola County officials have broken ground on a permanent memorial honoring the 49 people killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting, creating a space for remembrance and healing a decade after the tragedy.
Brightline reports decline in rail corridor incidents after safety upgrades
Brightline says safety improvements along its Florida rail corridor have helped reduce incidents by 30% this year, marking progress for a rail system that has faced scrutiny following a series of deadly crashes.
Brightline says safety improvements along its Florida rail corridor have helped reduce incidents by 30% this year, marking progress for a rail system that has faced scrutiny following a series of deadly crashes.
Driver charged after woman and child struck in New Smyrna Beach
A 36-year-old man is facing charges after police say he struck a woman and an 8-year-old child with his vehicle and then left the scene in New Smyrna Beach.
A 36-year-old man is facing charges after police say he struck a woman and an 8-year-old child with his vehicle and then left the scene in New Smyrna Beach.
Dog expected to recover after gunshot wound investigation launched
A 7-year-old dog is expected to make a full recovery after veterinarians discovered he had been shot in the head, prompting an animal cruelty investigation in Brevard County.
A 7-year-old dog is expected to make a full recovery after veterinarians discovered he had been shot in the head, prompting an animal cruelty investigation in Brevard County.
Child seen running across U.S. 27 in Lake County; Daycare worker arrested, police say
A Lake County daycare worker faces child neglect charges after a child ran onto U.S. 27, police say.
A Lake County daycare worker faces child neglect charges after a child ran onto U.S. 27, police say.
Woman, child hurt in hit-and-run in marked crosswalk; Driver turns himself in, police say
A woman and boy are recovering from a hit-and-run crash that occurred at a New Smyrna Beach marked crosswalk Tuesday, police say.
A woman and boy are recovering from a hit-and-run crash that occurred at a New Smyrna Beach marked crosswalk Tuesday, police say.
Winter Park boutique faces move after landlord declines to renew leas
A family-owned boutique that has operated on Park Avenue for four decades is searching for a new location after its landlord declined to renew its lease.
A family-owned boutique that has operated on Park Avenue for four decades is searching for a new location after its landlord declined to renew its lease.
Florida death row inmate James Duckett pushes for hearing reviewing DNA evidence
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
James Duckett, a Mascotte police officer convicted nearly 40 years ago of raping and murdering a little girl, has managed to keep the executioner at bay for a little while longer.
Former ministry leader pleads not guilty in child solicitation case
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
Search intensifies in case of missing Mount Dora mother Nicole Badlwin
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Osceola County deputies rescue missing girl found in neighbor’s pool
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
Melbourne demolishes long-vacant nuisance property
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.