Two Americans drowned within hours of each other at Carnival’s new private resort
Two Americans drowned in separate incidents at Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key, less than a month after the private island opened.
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Local groups helping families evicted from condemned International Drive hotel
Seventy-two families living at the Howard Johnson Hotel on International Drive must vacate the premises by Monday morning, leaving many without a clear plan for housing.
Four women accused of using stolen EBT cards to buy thousands in baby formula across Central Florida
A Fruitland Park officer arrested two women for allegedly using stolen SNAP/EBT cards to buy thousands of dollars’ worth of baby formula from at least three stores in Lake County.
Neighbor shoots into family’s home over loud music dispute, injuring elderly woman
A dispute over loud music resulted in a neighbor shooting into his neighbor’s house early Saturday morning, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
State investigation determined a Sumter County school employee forged official documents
The Department of Education said it was alerted earlier this month that a staff member changed a letter the agency sent to the district regarding a workforce education grant the district received.
Seminole County commissioners vote to increase property taxes
Seminole County commissioners have voted to increase property taxes by 0.5 mills for the first time in over a decade to fund essential services.
Lake County man facing battery charges, accused of elder abuse
A Lake County man is facing charges for allegedly abusing a 77-year-old woman staying at a group home with him in Umatilla.
Car crashes into a downtown business, driver takes off
Orlando police department said they are investigating after a Ford sedan plowed through the wall of Vegan Scoops on East South Street.
Hundreds gather at New Smyrna Beach despite recent shark bite
Hundreds of beachgoers gathered at New Smyrna Beach the day after an 18-year-old surfer was bitten on the foot by a shark. Some were shocked to hear about the incident, while others, like Megan Tossi, weren’t. That’s because Megan was bitten back in 2020. The shark also bit her foot. She still bears the bite marks to prove it.
Seminole County activates extreme heat plan for weekend
Seminole County has activated its extreme weather plan in preparation for a hot weekend.
