DeLand woman, 85, recovers after tree crushes home, trapping her inside

An 85-year-old DeLand woman is recovering after a massive tree uprooted and crashed through the roof of her home, trapping her inside under heavy timber and debris.

Meg’s Law takes effect in Florida, banning nitrous oxide sales in smoke shops

A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide.

Falcon Heavy launch shakes Space Coast with sonic booms
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SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket shortly before midnight on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Meg’s Law bans nitrous oxide sales in smoke shops
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A major statewide crackdown on recreational inhalant sales officially goes into effect today across Florida. Florida’s new legislation, known as Meg’s Law, goes into effect on Oct. 1, officially prohibiting smoke shops and vape stores from selling or possessing nitrous oxide. 

DeLand woman recounts surviving tree that crushed her home
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An 85-year-old DeLand woman is sharing her story of survival after a massive tree collapsed onto her home, trapping her beneath debris while she was already grieving the loss of her son.

Orange County deputies seek suspect after 19-year-old woman shot, killed in apartment complex

Orange County deputies are asking for the public's help as they investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman near Americana Boulevard and South Orange Blossom Trail.

Veterinary clinic treating dog rescued from Seminole County house fire

A dog rescued from a Seminole County house fire investigators say was set intentionally is now recovering from burns at the Veterinarian Emergency Clinic of Central Florida.

Sumter County deputies arrest man accused of ramming patrol vehicle after brief manhunt

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested a man accused of striking a deputy and a patrol vehicle with his own vehicle before fleeing during a traffic stop.

Hochul steps in, assigns state AG to Cornell fraternity sexual assault probe

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge.

Daytona Beach mayor presses state for audit findings
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Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry says he is seeking answers from the Florida Auditor General after waiting more than a month for the results of the state's review of the city's finances.

Tennessee execution draws renewed attention to death penalty
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A failed execution in Tennessee is drawing renewed scrutiny to execution protocols, including how they compare with Florida's system.

Hometown astronaut inspires Deltona students
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Luke Delaney, a DeBary native and 1997 Deltona High graduate, is piloting NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. The school held a watch party as students counted down to liftoff and then stepped outside to watch the rocket's trail streak across the sky.

Burned dog rescued from Geneva house fire continues recovery
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A dog rescued from a house fire that investigators say was intentionally set in Geneva is continuing to recover after suffering severe burns.

Deputies seek answers after woman, 19, killed at Orlando apartment complex
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Orange County deputies are searching for the person responsible for a fatal shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead at an Orlando apartment complex early Thursday.

SpaceX launches Crew-13 as Falcon Heavy mission sets up double-launch day in Florida
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SpaceX successfully launched its Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts into orbit on what became the first of two planned launches from the Space Coast in a single day.

PA 10th grader stops moving school bus after driver has medical emergency

When a student saw her bus driver had "passed out," she jumped up to pull the brake, call in for help on the radio, and monitor the driver's pulse until first responders arrived.