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Parents at Suntree Elementary say pickup chaos has returned, prompting the school board chair to press FDOT and county leaders for permanent safety fixes.
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Six people were taken from SeaWorld Orlando to hospitals Friday night; officials say the cause of the injuries has not yet been released.
A 17-year-old was arrested after surveillance led Orange County detectives to reclassify a November Wakulla Way hit-and-run as an alleged intentional attack.
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Muggy, warm weekend in Orlando with highs near 85°F. Atlantic beaches face a high rip current risk through the weekend.
Real Estate & Development in ...
HB 311 would create a Homebuyer Workforce Tax Credit, letting some employers contribute up to $5,000 toward a first-time buyer's down payment or closing costs.
New Smyrna Beach has reactivated an 11 p.m. youth curfew and added officers ahead of Spring Break under a zero-tolerance approach to crowd trouble.
A Daytona Beach retiree says scammers posing as bank staff and federal agents convinced her to wire more than $135,000, wiping out her nest egg.
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The Florida Attorney General has asked a judge to compel records from the former owner of the condemned Howard Johnson on I‑Drive, alleging room rates spiked during Hurricane Milton and left some guests sleeping in cars.
A jury convicted 16‑year‑old Kydris Jackson of second‑degree murder after prosecutors say a Cash App dispute led to a 2023 shooting that killed 19‑year‑old Griffin Smith.
A student at Discovery Intermediate in Poinciana was found with a knife after a tip to school officials; the district’s code treats weapons as serious violations.
Orange County wants a 150‑bed shelter on Goldenrod Road with on‑site services and a 90‑day transition program. Neighbors are pressing officials for details on security and cost.
A shooting in South Apopka Thursday night left four men wounded and closed part of West 12th Street while deputies investigated. Authorities say the injuries were not life-threatening.
Volusia deputies raided a DeLand house they say was run as a hardware store stocked with items allegedly bought on a fraudulent Lowe's card and resold online.
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