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Rifle Paper Co. will close its Maitland warehouse and eliminate 74 jobs, affecting fulfillment workers in the Winter Park area.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Geneva resident was arrested nearly a year after a June 7, 2025 crash on State Road 46 that killed a passenger; she faces vehicular homicide and reckless-driving counts.
A dispute at Derbyshire Park left one person dead and two injured early Sunday, police said. Detectives have identified the parties and say the investigation is ongoing.
Jurors convicted a 53‑year‑old Oxford man after detectives say they found packaged MDMA, cocaine and a loaded handgun in a fifth‑wheel camper during a 2023 search.
Weather & Environment in ...
Brevard County remains under a countywide burn ban as the Keetch‑Byram Drought Index climbed into the 500s, raising wildfire risk across the Space Coast. Officials urge caution and signups for emergency alerts.
Deputies arrested a Volusia County man after saying he drove 105 mph with a 5‑year‑old in the car near a school bus. The stop could trigger Florida’s Super Speeder penalties.
Community & Society in ...
A viral clip shows women dancing on a golf cart while Orlando officers sat inside during Orlando Carnival Downtown. The Orlando Police Department has opened an internal review.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the pad at Cape Canaveral during a hot‑fire test. No injuries were reported; officials warn of debris and a wide‑ranging investigation.
SpaceX and ULA are lining up a rare same-day doubleheader from Cape Canaveral — a Falcon 9 at dawn and an Atlas V before nightfall. Crowds and traffic are expected along the Space Coast.
A 21-year-old was arrested at Magic Kingdom and charged with felony video voyeurism after a woman said he recorded under her skirt while waiting for the Tron ride.
Showers and storms likely after 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28 in Orlando. High rip current risk at Atlantic beaches and heavy downpours possible.
Prosecutors say a Leesburg man was indicted on 47 counts after a child under 12 recorded years of alleged abuse; officials filed notice seeking the death penalty.
A Lake Helen driver was reportedly sprayed in the eye with Raid wasp spray during a road‑rage dispute; deputies arrested a 61‑year‑old who posted a $500 bond. Vehicle inspections reportedly backed the victim’s account.
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