Good Samaritans recount rescuing toddler found in hot car
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A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after Good Samaritans rushed to save her when she was found unresponsive inside a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center. The bystanders who helped rescue the child say the frightening scene is something they will never forget.

FBI doesn't have DNA evidence linking stepbrother to Anna Kepner's murder, asphyxiation

Federal prosecutors may be facing a significant evidentiary challenge in the murder case against Timothy Hudson, the teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise ship.

Florida couple finds stranger making coffee inside their home, deputies say
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A Lake County couple’s quiet afternoon by the pool turned frightening when they discovered a stranger inside their home, making coffee and moving items around, authorities said. The incident is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement to keep doors locked, even when residents are home.

Hurricane season revives painful memories for some residents
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The start of hurricane season is bringing renewed anxiety for some Central Florida residents still recovering emotionally and financially from past storms. Families hit hard by Hurricane Ian say recent mitigation work offers some reassurance, but memories of flooded homes and emergency rescues remain difficult to shake.

Sea turtle advocates alarmed after nests disturbed on Cocoa Beach
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Sea turtle advocates are urging beachgoers to remain vigilant after several marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach during Memorial Day weekend. Conservationists say the incident highlights the importance of protecting one of the world's most significant sea turtle nesting regions during a critical stage of nesting season.

Anna Kepner: Defense challenges forensic evidence in cruise ship murder
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New court developments are raising questions about the strength of the federal case against a Central Florida teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister aboard a cruise ship. While defense attorneys argue key forensic evidence is missing, legal experts remain divided over whether the alleged gaps could undermine a conviction.

Memorial Day boating trip turns into rescue after vessel sinks
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What began as a Memorial Day boating trip on the Indian River turned into a frightening rescue after seven young men were left stranded in the water when their boat sank. All seven were rescued safely after spending about 30 minutes in the water.

Florida sues OpenAI over ChatGPT, points to 2 deadly shootings

The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.

Orlando marks 10 years since Pulse tragedy with blood drive
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Central Florida is marking a solemn milestone this month as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which claimed 49 lives and injured dozens more. To honor the victims and survivors, Orlando and Orange County have partnered with OneBlood for a series of blood drives aimed at saving lives and promoting a lasting legacy of service.

DeLand mom charged after 3-year-old left in hot car, police say
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A 3-year-old girl is recovering after DeLand police say she was left alone in a hot car for nearly two hours while her mother donated plasma. The child’s mother is facing a child neglect charge, but police said she had not yet been booked into jail because she was taken to a hospital.

Worker killed after truck crashes through Daytona Beach toll booth
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A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.

Volusia County toll booth attendant killed after truck driver slams into booth, deputies say

A pickup truck slammed into a beach toll booth on Monday afternoon, killing the woman who was working inside of it, and continued to drive onto the beach, before eventually becoming stuck in the sand, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order

The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.

Police: Florida mom left daughter, 3, in hot car | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The DeLand Police Department responded to a May 31 incident in which a girl, 3, was found left alone in a hot car. Police reported the girl was in the car for three hours while her mother was inside a plasma center. The mom, Latana Williams, 27, was taken into police custody and hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to the stainless steel handcuff, the department said. 

Volusia Sheriff: Beach toll worker killed in crash
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A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.