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A crash on U.S. 17‑92 at Triplet Lake Drive in Casselberry killed two people and sent a third to the hospital while southbound lanes were closed. Emergency crews remained on scene for hours as investigators worked.
A Marion County boxing coach was arrested July 6 after a teen accused him of months of sexual abuse, and detectives say there may be additional victims.
Weather & Environment in ...
Flash-flood warnings and severe-storm advisories moved across the Space Coast and Orlando Monday evening, with officials warning of rapid flooding and damaging winds. Drivers were urged to avoid flooded roads.
Real Estate & Development in ...
An office building in Cape Canaveral that houses Lockheed Martin is being eyed for hotel conversion, but long-term leases and coastal rules could push any project more than a decade.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral on July 5, and a second launch is slated for July 9 — keeping the Space Coast busy after 109 launches in 2025.
Hot, sticky morning; showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2026. Slow‑moving cells may bring heavy rain and gusty winds.
Muggy morning, highs in the low 90s and heat indices above 100°F. Afternoon thunderstorms likely and beaches face elevated rip‑current risk.
A 19-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after a Snapchat video allegedly showed sexual contact with a dog; he faces felony animal-cruelty charges and was released on bond.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A mechanical failure at Orlando International stalled baggage operations and left arriving passengers waiting hours to reclaim checked bags. Crews worked to restore service.
Hot, humid afternoons with scattered storms after 2 p.m.; heat indices may top 100°F and beaches face moderate rip currents.
Sanford police say the ripped-up driveway was part of an alleged scam traced to internet addresses in Nigeria; the homeowner was not the intended target.
Edgewater police ended a pursuit with two PIT maneuvers and found the fleeing suspect’s 11-year-old daughter in the vehicle. The driver faces child-abuse and fleeing charges.
Community & Society in ...
Groveland lifted a precautionary boil-water advisory after testing cleared the system following a lightning-caused outage; bottled-water pickup sites served affected neighborhoods.
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