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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A fatal crash on I-95 in Brevard County killed one and injured another; a Toyota hit a parked semi-truck, then collided with a Mercedes and a guardrail. Traffic was affected for hours.
Anthony Jonathon Walker was arrested after a police standoff in Winter Park involving an ax. No injuries reported; charges include aggravated assault and arson.
Weather & Environment in ...
East central Florida is under a Heat Advisory with heat indices potentially reaching 114 degrees. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated amid record-breaking heat.
Bodycam footage of ex-Longwood officer Virgel Quintal was released, showing his controversial actions during a teen's Baker Act arrest, leading to his resignation.
A Tavares mother and her boyfriend were indicted for the torture and murder of 10-year-old Xavier Williams, who died from extreme abuse, leading to calls for the death penalty.
Orlando, Florida, is experiencing a severe heat wave, with the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory for dangerously high temperatures and heat indices.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The Florida Turnpike will experience overnight closures for bridge beam installations. Detours are provided for both directions between SR 60 and US 192.
Community & Society in ...
Hulk Hogan, known for his "Hulkamania," passed away at 71 due to cardiac arrest. Fans honor his legacy, visiting his Orlando shop which has become a memorial site.
Three teens were arrested after a police chase from Sanford to Volusia County, with law enforcement using stop sticks to halt their vehicle. A gun and marijuana were found in the car.
An excavator is suspected to have caused major damage to a home and an SUV in Lake County; authorities are investigating, with no suspects yet identified.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Universal Orlando announces Passholder Appreciation Days from Aug. 15 to Sept. 30, offering exclusive benefits, discounts, and events to annual passholders.
A car crashed into a semi-truck on Florida's Turnpike, killing an Alabama man and injuring a woman; they weren't wearing seat belts. The semi driver was unharmed.
A Florida man faces felony charges for attacking an alligator with a golf club and later mutilating its carcass. He was arrested after a local reported the gator's condition.
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