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A $34 million project is underway to extend 5.5 miles in Flagler Beach will restrengthen the dunes. These preventative efforts aim to protect the shoreline when hurricane or storms hit. FOX 35's T.J. Springer spoke with experts who said this endeavor could protect homeowners to come. 

A bicyclist, Manuel Martinez, died Tuesday morning after being hit by a City of Sanford dump truck at the intersection of W. Airport Boulevard and MLK Jr. Boulevard. City employee Shawannia Smith, 46, was arrested after fleeing the scene and faces charges of leaving an accident involving death and violating a cyclist's right-of-way.

DeLand police have issued an arrest warrant for 17-year-old Keyan Jayden Rundell, who faces two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Dustin Rose and Samson Campbell. Police warn that if Rundell is spotted, not to approach him or attempt to apprehend him.  He is considered armed and dangerous, police said. 

Following the deaths of over 50 sloths part of the upcoming Sloth World exhibit in Orlando, Orange County leaders are now pushing to for exotic animals protections. ON Aug. 4,  Orange County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve Commissioner Wilson's proposal for the County to explore stronger protections.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly arrested 22-year-old Arul Nayak after he was caught speeding on I-95 on July 31. Staly says Nayak was weaving in between traffic before the Sheriff activated his lights and pulled him over. 

Titusville Fire Department's newest "dishwasher" helps remove their clothing and items from carcinogens. The tool deep cleans cancerous chemicals found all over firefighting gear. 

Joshua Walker of Palm Coast was arrested after two drivers told police he pointed a gun at them after they passed him on the road. Walker was previously charged in a separate road rage incident in May 2023. 

Officer Andrew Moates of the Ocoee Police Department brought a lost three-year-old girl safely home after searching for her family. The officer found the girl wandering on the sidewalk alone. He began searching door to door to help bring the girl home. 

Three Chinese nationals are behind bars after their alleged participation in a multi-million dollar scheme. With 28 victims listed in the complaint, the U.S. Attorney number of victims is likely to keep growing. Prosecutors say the group targeted people between 60 and 80 years old. 

A city of Sanford employee has been arrested under accusations of crashing into a bicyclist on August 4. Shawannia Smith 46, is suspended without pay during the investigation. 

DeLand police have issued an arrest warrant for 17-year-old Keyan Jayden Rundell, who faces two counts of second-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Dustin Rose and Samson Campbell. Authorities warn that Rundell is considered armed and dangerous and urge anyone who spots the 17-year-old suspect not to approach him.