Fleeing felon caught by K9 after tossing trafficking-level drugs from car window: Deputies

A convicted felon led Florida deputies on a pursuit through Deltona after fleeing a traffic stop and tossing a bag filled with guns and trafficking-level drugs out his window, according to court documents.

Florida man accused of child abuse, feeding boy food tainted with animal feces: VSO

A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.

Stray kitten rescued by Florida deputy during DUI stop finds forever home

A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff's deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.

13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO

A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

8 family members found dead in Michigan fire; police say at least 1 was shot

Authorities in Michigan are investigating possible foul play after eight people, including six children, were found dead inside a burning home Friday with some of the victims suffering gunshot wounds.

Lake Eola swans head to new homes ahead of $60 million park renovation

As part of a $60 million park renovation, the City of Orlando is rehoming its iconic Lake Eola swans to a specialized facility for exotic animals.

Fourth firefighter dies after Colorado wildfire burnover near Utah border

A fourth firefighter has died from injuries sustained in a deadly Colorado wildfire burnover, nearly a month after he and fellow crew members were overtaken by rapidly spreading flames near the Colorado-Utah border.

Orlando weather: Sizzling weekend heat, stormy afternoons ahead
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Keep the AC cranked and stay hydrated, though a 40% chance of late-afternoon or evening storms could bring brief relief before settling into a warm, muggy night with a low around 78°. 

SpaceX Starship test flight clears key milestones in latest launch
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SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in South Texas on Friday, marking a significant step forward for the company's deep-space program after last week's scrubbed launch attempt. The test flight achieved several objectives that engineers say move Starship closer to orbital missions and future lunar exploration.

SpaceX Starship test flight clears key milestones in latest launch
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SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in South Texas on Friday, marking a significant step forward for the company's deep-space program after last week's scrubbed launch attempt. The test flight achieved several objectives that engineers say move Starship closer to orbital missions and future lunar exploration.

Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total

Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.

Measles cases reach highest level in decades as Florida prepares for school year
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Health officials are warning parents ahead of the new school year as measles cases in the United States have climbed to their highest level in more than three decades, with Florida reporting record numbers of infections.

Parents charged after years of alleged child abuse, neglect
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A Volusia County couple is facing child abuse and neglect charges after investigators said two children endured years of physical and psychological abuse inside their home, including one boy who was allegedly forced to sleep in a locked outdoor laundry room.

Central Florida rescue team returns after flood response in Texas
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A team of Central Florida firefighters is returning home after spending nine days helping with rescues and evacuations in flood-ravaged Texas, where they say the conditions were unlike anything they had encountered in Florida.

$1 million settlement reached in Osceola County deputy shooting lawsuit

Osceola County has agreed to pay $1 million to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from a 2022 deputy-involved shooting outside a Target store that left one young man dead and three others injured.

Sumter County suspends license plate reader program after detective accused of misuse

Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.