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Security footage shows a Lake Hills School aide pushing a nonverbal student. He faces felony child‑abuse charges and a June arraignment.
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Uniqlo is taking a 9,900-square-foot space at Waterford Lakes Town Center, adding a third Orlando-area location in 2026.
A Brevard County jury found Paul R. Heinemann guilty of animal cruelty after prosecutors said he stabbed his stepmother’s dog Doobie. Sentencing is set for June 23.
An Orlando man is accused of punching an 80‑year‑old veteran outside his home; investigators say the attack is being examined as a possible hate crime.
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A multibillion‑dollar data‑broker industry is helping scammers target older Floridians. We break down the FBI numbers, removal options and simple protections.
A Seminole County teacher has asked a federal court to unseal records that could identify an 'unindicted conspirator' tied to Joel Greenberg's smear campaign.
A deadly multi-vehicle crash shut down northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike near mile marker 174 Saturday night; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
A driver was killed early Saturday after a deputy fired into a vehicle in the DeLand Walmart parking lot; the Volusia Sheriff's Office says video is under review and FDLE will investigate.
A part‑time Volusia prisoner transport deputy faces stalking and unlawful tracking charges after investigators say he placed AirTags on his ex’s car and her daughter’s vehicle.
An Orlando Sentinel probe finds erratic oversight at Florida nursing boards after a massive fake‑diploma racket. Federal records show thousands of questionable credentials reached hospitals nationwide.
Hidden cameras were discovered in the Park Avenue restroom at Barnie's; police arrested a 27‑year‑old law student after footage reportedly captured 18 people.
Rapper Kodak Black (Bill Kapri) was booked into the Orange County Jail on May 6 on a drug‑trafficking charge, county booking records show.
A scrapyard fire at Central Florida Recycling Center sent heavy smoke over DeLand on May 6; city officials urged nearby residents to shelter indoors as crews fought the blaze.
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