11-year-old girl struck by car while crossing road in Winter Garden

An 11-year-old girl was injured after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Tiny Road in Winter Garden, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida gas prices stay near $4 as record diesel costs fuel inflation concerns

Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.

Non-invasive device changing spinal cord recovery, offering hope at Orlando adaptive gym

A horrific car accident broke Amanda Perla's neck, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down during her senior year of high school. She spent her summer in inpatient rehab instead of preparing for college like her friends.

Florida experiences record diesel costs, fueling inflation concerns
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Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.

Cockpit transcript shows speed warnings before Amazon cargo plane crash
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A newly released cockpit voice recorder transcript shows one pilot repeatedly warned that an Amazon cargo plane was approaching Miami International Airport too fast and called for a go-around moments before the aircraft overran the runway, killing five people on the ground.

Michigan man hit, killed by possible lightning strike in Celebration
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Osceola County sheriff's deputies have identified a 20-year-old Michigan man who died after an apparent lightning strike in Celebration.

First look: The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios
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The Walt Disney World Resort is opening a new interactive attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios that celebrates more than a century of Disney animation, giving guests the chance to draw beloved characters, interact with animated favorites, and explore themed play areas.

OCPS begins enforcing new e-bike and e-scooter restrictions

Orlando elementary and middle school students are no longer allowed to bring e-bikes or e-scooters to school after district leaders passed a campus ban.

Volusia County Schools shifts vaping discipline toward education instead of expulsion
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Volusia County Schools has approved a new disciplinary policy for student vaping that emphasizes education over automatic suspension, saying too many students were being removed from class for first-time offenses.

Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says

Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash.

Wildlife advocates say proposed FWC sloth rules fall short after Sloth World deaths

Florida wildlife officials are seeking public input on proposed regulations for sloth ownership following the deaths of more than 50 sloths at Central Florida's Sloth World, but conservation groups say the changes fall short of preventing another tragedy.

FWC lays out policy changes for import of sloths in Florida
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Florida wildlife officials are seeking public input on proposed regulations for sloth ownership following the deaths of more than 50 sloths at Central Florida's Sloth World, but conservation groups say the changes fall short of preventing another tragedy.

Kissimmee triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms

A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.

Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping, torturing 11-year-old boy

A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to kidnapping and brutally abusing an 11-year-old boy in Flagler County.

Flooded fields stall Cocoa Little League fall ballgames
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Parents and young athletes in Cocoa are sidelined this season as widespread flooding, deep potholes and uneven sod patches turn local baseball fields into major hazard zones.

Triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms
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A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.

Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years in kidnapping case
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A registered sex offender was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for kidnapping, torturing, and abusing an 11-year-old boy, authorities said.

Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.