Helmet credited with saving teen bicyclist struck by car
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 A 14-year-old bicyclist is recovering after he was struck by a vehicle in Orange County, and he says the helmet he was wearing likely saved his life.

Marion County students dropped off at wrong bus stop
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Two Marion County elementary school students were safely reunited with their family after they were mistakenly dropped off at the wrong bus stop on the first day of school, prompting a frantic search by their parents and help from a Good Samaritan.

Florida AG launches investigation after Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Wednesday he is launching an investigation into former White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci after Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a U.S. Senate hearing on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist.  

Frightened orange cat stranded on Florida freeway saved by cleanup crew

One of FDOT's roadside cleanup crews recently added a new member to its team: an adorable – and now, much safer – orange cat that was found stranded on the Florida Turnpike.

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.

Florida man accused of sexually abusing 2 girls during 'cuddling sessions': FCSO

A Florida man was arrested after a 17-month investigation into allegations that he sexually abused two young girls on multiple occasions, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whataburger sets opening date for Orlando location

Whataburger, the Texas-based fast food chain, has set an opening date for its new Orlando location.

Central Florida Zoo: Kids can get in free in August

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering a way for kids to visit for free this summer.

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."

Florida woman accused of stealing over $6K from assisted living resident: MCSO

A Florida woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an older resident at an assisted living facility was arrested by Ocala police last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

BTK killer Dennis Rader's daughter Kerri Rawson hit with domestic violence injunction: report

Kerri Rawson, the daughter of notorious "BTK" serial killer Dennis Rader and a prominent victims' advocate, has been subject to a domestic violence injunction after her ex-husband claimed she repeatedly warned that he and their children were in danger of being murdered, according to court records first reported by the New York Post.

Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole

Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.