Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte retiring in October

Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte will retire in October after 15 years, the city announced on Tuesday.

DeSantis announces $5K bonuses for 1,500 new Florida law enforcement officers

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the state is awarding $5,000 bonuses to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of an effort to recruit more officers and encourage them to relocate to Florida.

Mother, 5-year-old child hurt in Ocala shooting, police say

A woman and her 5-year-old child were hurt in Ocala on Monday night after someone in a nearby vehicle started shooting, according to police.

Video: Guests stuck on monorail at Walt Disney World
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Guests at Walt Disney World were reportedly stuck on a monorail for roughly 90 minutes at Walt Disney World after the track was apparently struck by lightning. Tanya Lee shared video with Storyful showing passengers being instructed on how to remove one of the windows to help with airflow.

Joey Fatone to open hot dog spot Fat One's at Universal CityWalk soon

Fat One's Hot Dogs & Italian Ice, the restaurant concept by Joey Fatone and his manager Joe Mulvihill, will open at Universal Orlando this weekend.

Florida woman tosses bucket of feces on neighbor in love triangle: court records

A Florida woman was arrested after authorities say a lover’s triangle led to her tossing a bucket of feces on a woman she accused of sleeping with her husband. 

Orange County could temporarily pause AI data centers

Amid growing concerns about AI data centers, Orange County commissioners are set to discuss the topic at a meeting Tuesday.

Pair tried to cover up Flagler County hit-and-run, deputies say

Two Palm Coast residents are facing felony charges after investigators say they fled the scene of a crash that injured another driver, gathered debris from the roadway to conceal evidence and hid their damaged pickup truck inside a garage.

Flagler deputies arrest 2 after alleged hit-and-run cover-up
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Two Palm Coast residents with prior felony convictions are facing charges after investigators say they fled the scene of a crash, collected broken vehicle parts to conceal evidence, and hid the damaged pickup truck in a garage.

Edgewater approves ban on AI data centers as Orange County weighs moratorium

Edgewater city leaders have unanimously approved a ban on artificial intelligence data centers, saying they want to prevent large-scale developments before companies seek to build them.

Edgewater approves ban on AI data centers
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Edgewater city leaders have unanimously approved a ban on artificial intelligence data centers, saying they want to prevent large-scale developments before companies seek to build them.

Lake Mary officer uses patrol car to stop runaway truck during medical emergency

A Lake Mary police sergeant deliberately drove his patrol car into the path of a pickup truck after its driver lost consciousness behind the wheel, preventing the vehicle from entering oncoming traffic and potentially avoiding a more serious crash.

Alligator Alcatraz federal report details overcrowding, health concerns at former Florida detention facility

A federal watchdog says inspectors found "significant risks to detainee health and safety" during an unannounced visit to the former Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, citing severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and conditions that investigators said fell short of humane treatment standards.

Why millions of leaping fish are jumping into Florida boats

A massive mullet migration along Florida's Atlantic coast is creating high-stakes drama on the water as millions of small fish stream south, drawing hungry predators and eager anglers.

Lake Mary officer uses patrol car to stop runaway truck
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A Lake Mary police sergeant deliberately drove his patrol car into the path of a pickup truck after its driver lost consciousness behind the wheel, preventing the vehicle from entering oncoming traffic and potentially avoiding a more serious crash.