Florida middle school student arrested after threats on social media, police say

A St. Cloud Middle School student is accused of threatening to shoot up the school during a social media livestream, according to the police department.

3-hour manhunt ends with arrest of Florida sex predator accused of forcing victim into bathroom at knifepoint

A three-hour manhunt led to the arrest of a registered sex predator after St. Johns County deputies said he forced a victim into a business bathroom while armed with a knife, chased the victim and later tried to steal their vehicle.

Police investigate death at Orlando apartment complex

A death investigation is underway after a person was found dead at an Orlando apartment complex, according to police.

Orlando weather: Another warm day before cooler air pushes through Central Florida

The next few days will be warm with afternoon highs in the 80s. But by the end of the week, a cold front will push through the area, bringing chilly temperatures.

NTSB recovers cockpit voice recorder from Learjet crash site in Florida

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Learjet 60 that crashed last week near Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board.

Prosecutors drop charges against Deaveon Brown in downtown Orlando stabbing case

A man accused of stabbing another man four times during a confrontation in downtown Orlando will no longer face prosecution after the State Attorney's Office determined the attack was an act of self-defense.

Florida gas prices fall 40 cents since October, reaching lowest level since July

Florida drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline across the state. Seasonal trends and optimism surrounding a possible resolution to the conflict with Iran are among the factors contributing to the drop.

Sanford leaders weigh budget cuts after passage of Amendment 3

Sanford city commissioners are working to determine how to address the financial impact of Amendment 3, which passed during the recent election and increases the state's homestead exemption.

Sanford faces $15 million revenue shortfall following Amendment 3
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anford city officials are evaluating potential budget cuts after Amendment 3 passed, increasing Florida's homestead exemption and reducing property tax revenue for local governments.

Florida gas prices drop nearly 40 cents in a month
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Florida drivers are getting some relief at the gas pump as prices have dropped nearly 40 cents per gallon over the past month, according to AAA.

Rising St. Johns River threatens Seminole County residents as flooding concerns grow

Families in Seminole County who are still recovering from past storms are facing another potential flooding threat as water levels along the St. Johns River continue to rise.

Winter Garden police introduce AI technology to handle nonemergency calls

The Winter Garden Police Department is turning to artificial intelligence to help manage nonemergency calls and reduce wait times for residents.

Orlando weather: Warm start to the week before another cooldown

A nice start to the week give way to scattered thunderstorms Wednesday, followed by a strong cold front Thursday night.

Winter Garden Police uses AI to pick up non-emergency calls
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The Winter Garden Police Department is using an AI service called AVA to help them respond to non-emergency calls. AVA is intended to help callers without making them wait on hold. Winter Garden PD says the technology will give telecommunicators more time to focus on emergency calls.

Florida quadruple murder suspect facing death penalty rejects legal counsel, admits to cruel killings

A Brevard County man facing the death penalty for four counts of premeditated murder admitted in court on Monday that he shot four family members inside a home in 2023, agreeing with every piece of evidence presented by state prosecutors while representing himself without a lawyer.

Residents prepare for flooding as St. Johns River rises
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Seminole County residents are placing sandbags around their homes with expectations that the St. Johns river will crest by the end of November. Residents say they're getting flashbacks of Hurricane Ian while they wait for the river to rise.

World Central Kitchen distributes hot meals to Brevard County flooding victims

Cleanup efforts are beginning one week after an estimated 1,000-year rainfall event caused widespread flooding across Brevard County, forcing some residents from their homes and leaving others trapped.