Search for missing 17-year-old boy from Orlando
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A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, as thousands flocked to Central Florida beaches for the Independence Day holiday. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer, a 17-year-old man from Orlando.  

Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs

An off-duty Leesburg police sergeant rescued a homeowner and her two dogs after spotting flames coming from the roof of a Yalaha home that had been struck by lightning, authorities said.

Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say

One person has been killed in a lightning strike in Fort Myers Beach, according to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District and Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Red Hot & Boom! draws thousands despite scorching heat
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Thousands of people gathered at Cranes Roost Park on Thursday night for Altamonte Springs' annual Red Hot & Boom celebration, kicking off Independence Day festivities with fireworks, live entertainment and heightened public safety measures.

Lightning strike kills 1, hurts 3 in Fort Myers Beach, officials say
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One person has been killed in a lightning strike in Fort Myers Beach, according to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District and Lee County Sheriff's Office. Three others were hurt and taken to the hospital, officials said. 

Man drowns in Daytona Beach; search underway for missing swimmer
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A 60-year-old man drowned Friday at an unguarded section of Daytona Beach, authorities said. Meanwhile, rescue crews continued searching for another missing swimmer as thousands flocked to Central Florida beaches for the Independence Day holiday.

Rescued bald eagle at Central Florida Zoo featured in adoption campaign
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Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens can symbolically adopt a resident bald eagle as part of a fundraiser supporting the zoo's animal care and conservation efforts.

Leesburg police sergeant helps woman, dog escape house fire
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A Leesburg police sergeant is being credited with rescuing a woman and her two dogs after spotting a house fire caused by a lightning strike while driving home from work.

Orlando airport baggage delays frustrate holiday travelers
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Travelers at Orlando International Airport faced hourslong baggage delays this week, with some passengers saying they waited more than two hours for luggage.

Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?

Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."

Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning

Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident.

911 calls released in ex-Titusville Police Chief crash: 'I don't know what happened'

Moments after former Titusville Police Chief John Lau rolled his unmarked city-owned vehicle in Brevard County last month, a couple of people called 911 to report the crash.

Rescue mission launched to save failing NASA satellite
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A first-of-its-kind mission to rescue a failing satellite is underway after a rocket carrying a spacecraft designed to capture and reposition the satellite successfully launched Friday morning.

911 calls detail aftermath of crash involving former Titusville police chief
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Newly released 911 recordings provide new details about the rollover crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, who was fired after the single-vehicle wreck but has not been charged with a crime or cited for a traffic violation.

Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?

Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see.