Watch Live: Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to testify at senate hearing on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from the Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida woman accused of stealing over $6K from assisted living resident: MCSO

A Florida woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an older resident at an assisted living facility was arrested by Ocala police last week, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

BTK killer Dennis Rader's daughter Kerri Rawson hit with domestic violence injunction: report

Kerri Rawson, the daughter of notorious "BTK" serial killer Dennis Rader and a prominent victims' advocate, has been subject to a domestic violence injunction after her ex-husband claimed she repeatedly warned that he and their children were in danger of being murdered, according to court records first reported by the New York Post.

Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole

Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.

Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat

As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable.

DeLand man critically injured in stabbing, sister in custody

A 53-year-old DeLand man is in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest early Tuesday in the Villa Villar neighborhood, police said.

Child drowns at Osceola vacation rental as drownings rise across nation, Florida

A 5-year-old Brevard County boy drowned in a swimming pool at an Osceola County vacation rental, marking the county’s eighth child drowning this year, authorities said.

Childhood drownings rise across nation, Florida
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A 5-year-old Brevard County boy drowned in a swimming pool at an Osceola County vacation rental, marking the county’s eighth child drowning this year, authorities said.

Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat
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As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable

License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate

License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.

License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate
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License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.

Deltona approves Florida's first under-18 e-bike ban

Deltona has become the first city in Florida to prohibit most people under 18 from riding electric bicycles in public.

Daytona Beach Shores voters to decide on city name change

Daytona Beach Shores residents will decide in November whether to rename the city after the city council unanimously voted to place the proposal on the ballot.

New Altamonte Springs cat café Fables & Fur blends books, coffee and adoptions

A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.

Florida woman arrested after trapping 8 puppies and nursing dog in overheated garage: Deputies

A Florida woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges after a DoorDash driver spotted nine dogs panting heavily inside a 97-degree garage. Responding deputies noted Shafaira Johnson, 38, refused to bring the dogs into her home. Animal Control investigators took custody of the overheated dogs at the scene.