James Duckett: Florida police officer set to be executed in murder of 11-year-old girl

James Duckett, a former Mascott Police Officer, is set to be executed next week at the Florida State Prison. He was convicted in 1987 of brutally raping and killing an 11-year-old girl. His defense team claims DNA evidence is being tested that will prove their client's innocence.

Are people being notified of prescribed burns? How it's affecting residents
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A prescribed burn on March 24 produced smoke spreading throughout Central Florida. The affects reached the "unhealthy range" FOX 35's Marie Edinger reported, speaking with residents about asthma concerns. The Florida Forest Service said it all depends on that morning of. 

'Awful smell' from fire burning at Malabar mulch facility
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Mulch on fire produced an "awful" smell for nearby residents living in Malabar, Florida. The area, zoned for rural residential purposes, was being used for industrial uses, such as mulching, a town spokesperson confirmed. 

James Duckett: Will a Florida man convicted of murder in 1988 be proven innocent?
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James Duckett, who is set to be executed for the death of a young girl in 1988, claims DNA evidence will prove is innocence. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Duckett's death warrant, in which he'll be executed on March 31. However, attorneys for the former cop say new evidence could prove his innocence. 

Frantic 911 call: Residents beg for rescue from trapped apartment
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Residents of The Rialto in Doctor Phillips were heard on a 911 call pleading for help after they reported being stuck in their apartment on March 19. County officials reported the building was found to have structural concerns, show pictures of cracks on walls. 

Payroll glitches: Hundreds of EMS workers over and underpaid
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In a payroll mishap, Volusia County EMS workers are struggling with the aftermath of being overpaid, with the county saying the workers now owe money. Hundreds of workers were also underpaid.

Titusville audit results: 'Significant misconduct,' misuse of city assets, funds, equipment

An internal audit and review of the City of Titusville's Water Resources Field Operations Division found that more than $1 million in taypayer funds were mismanaged, according to the report, whose findings were released earlier this month.

2 hurt in shooting near Winter Park home: Witnesses describe police chase
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Two people are hospitalized after being shot in Winter Park. Two suspects led officers on a chase from Winter Park to a shopping center in Lake Mary. A witness described the chase, saying the suspect tried to escape at a stop sign, but there was no way out. 

Mail theft: Florida woman stole from over 60 addresses, police say
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A Florida woman is accused of stealing mail from dozens of people in Holly Hill. Police said Carri Miller was found with mail from 63 addresses in her possession. Miller faces 63 counts of petit theft and 63 counts of fraudulent use of personal identification information.

Orange County firefighter union fights for increased pay
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Orange County firefighters want higher wages. A county meeting on March 24 discussed whether fire personnel's wages will be increased from a salary of $47,000 to $59,000.

$1M missing in Titusville: What to expect after audit?
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Residents are frustrated and concerned after an audit uncovered that $1 million was missing from the city of Titusville. Now, "appalled" residents want to make sure this issue doesn't happen again. 

2 window installers shot in Winter Park; suspects in custody: Police
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 Two window installation employees were shot in Winter Park on March 24. The suspects led police on a chase to a Lake Mary shopping center. Two people were taken into custody, police said. 

911 calls released in Rialto apartments evacuation: 'We're trapped in our apartment'

Orange County released audio from the 911 call made last week from a man and woman who were unable to open their apartment doors at The Rialto Apartments in Dr. Phillips – and feared that the five-story apartment building was suddenly about to collapse.

Live updates: More troops reportedly being sent to Middle East

President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.

Viral video shows trucks driving through foot of water on thawing Minnesota lake

A viral video shows fishermen driving through approximately 12 inches of standing water atop the frozen surface of Lake of the Woods following recent warm weather.

FBI urges Backpage, CityXGuide trafficking survivors to apply for compensation

Survivors of trafficking linked to Backpage and CityXGuide may be eligible for compensation — and the deadline is coming up. Here's what to know.