Central Florida back-to-school guide 2026: First day dates, bus routes, key info

Public schools across Central Florida will start the 2026–27 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with Orange County Public Schools beginning one day later on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Woman bitten by alligator in Marion County: FWC

Wildlife officials said the woman was swimming in the Silver River when she was bitten on the arm.

Drug deal, attempted robbery may have led to deadly DeLand shooting, police say
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A newly released police report says a drug deal that turned into an attempted robbery may have led to the deadly shootings of two young men in downtown DeLand.

Deputies rescue disoriented sea turtle hatchlings in Volusia County
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A group of disoriented sea turtle hatchlings is safely back in the ocean after Volusia County deputies found the turtles traveling away from the water and helped redirect them, officials said.

Volusia County expands AI weapons detectors to middle schools

Volusia County Schools will begin installing artificial intelligence-based weapons detection systems at middle schools.

Flesh-eating bacteria in Florida: Second person dies from Vibrio vulnificus

A second person in Florida has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacterium found naturally in warm coastal waters, according to state health officials.

Man accused of vandalizing hearses at 2 Titusville funeral homes
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A 60-year-old man is accused of vandalizing hearses at two Titusville funeral homes, causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving the businesses scrambling to prepare vehicles for funeral services the following day. 

Man accused of vandalizing hearses at 2 Titusville funeral homes

A 60-year-old man is accused of vandalizing hearses at two Titusville funeral homes, causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving the businesses scrambling to prepare vehicles for funeral services the following day.

Report alleges drug deal, attempted robbery led to deadly DeLand shooting
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A newly released 14-page police report provides more details about what investigators say led to the fatal shootings of two young men in downtown DeLand. Police say evidence and information from confidential sources point to a drug deal that turned into an attempted robbery.

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.

Family holds 'no ill will' after woman hit by car driven by young brothers in Oakland

A woman who was struck by a car in Oakland driven by two young boys, ages 4 and 6, has begun responding to basic commands, though her family warned she faces a long recovery.

Florida man accused of attempted murder at Miami lobster diving spot

A Florida man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly shutting off a diver's underwater air supply during a dispute over a Miami lobster dive spot.

Child, 6, driving car with 4-year-old brother hits woman walking dog in Oakland

A woman is in critical condition after police said a child driving a car struck her while she was walking her dog in a marked crosswalk Thursday morning in Oakland.

Young Orlando fashion designers compete for dream New York City bootcamp
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Burgeoning fashion designers are taking root in Orlando as young designers are set to compete for the coveted prize: a fashion bootcamp in New York City. Form 2 Fashion focuses on education and creativity by teaching sewing and design work from start to finish.