Florida AG to hold news conference in Titusville

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is scheduled to hold a news conference in Titusville on Friday.

Melbourne residents get relief as city plans noise barriers at water plant
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After months of complaints about constant noise from a Melbourne water plant, city officials are planning temporary sound blankets and additional shrubs to reduce the disturbance. The measures could cut noise by 10 to 20 decibels while a more permanent solution is developed. Officials are still gathering quotes from vendors, and no installation timeline has been set.

AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie in Florida

What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.

Winter Garden residents protest loss of downtown businesses

Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.

Florida man denied bond after Marion County toddler’s death

A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.

AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie
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What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.

Seminole County deputy charged with organized fraud over alleged overtime scheme

A Seminole County sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge after authorities say he falsified overtime records and collected pay for hours he did not work.

Florida man denied bond after Marion County toddler’s death
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A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter. 

Winter Garden residents protest loss of downtown businesses
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Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.

Brush fires in Brevard County prompt evacuations, burn 70 acres
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Two brush fires broke out Tuesday in Brevard County, prompting evacuations and drawing a large emergency response. One fire ignited near Wickham Road in Melbourne, while another sparked near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place in Mims, officials said. The Mims fire threatened nearby homes and burned about 70 acres. 

Video shows alleged abuse of toddlers at Marion County daycare
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A daycare worker is facing child abuse charges after surveillance video allegedly showed her slapping, dragging and roughly handling toddlers at a Marion County child care center, authorities said.

Volusia County unveils rip current simulator to boost beach safety education

Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.

College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.

Grand jury indicts man in deaths of 3 tourists
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A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on three counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of three tourists, clearing the way for prosecutors to consider seeking the death penalty.

Laura Flores: New video shows alleged daycare worker hitting, slapping children

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance video from inside a daycare center where a woman allegedly slapped, hit, or kicked several children who were under her care. MCSO released nearly 20 minutes of video from inside the kids' classroom, where the alleged abuse occurred.

Florida gold refinery owners arrested in alleged multistate scam
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The owners of Orlando Gold Refinery have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as a multistate gold bar scam that targeted elderly victims.