Florida woman buried cats alive believing they were demons: MCSO

A Florida woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she buried at least four of her cats alive in her yard because she believed they were demons.

NHC warns Hurricane Isaias could strengthen further as it approaches Gulf Coast
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Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 storm Thursday as it moved toward the northern Gulf Coast, where officials warned of dangerous flooding, storm surge, and damaging winds. Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph Thursday evening and could strengthen further overnight, Jamie Rhome, deputy director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, told FOX 35.

Heavy rain floods Central Florida as rescue crews deploy to Panhandle
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Heavy rain flooded streets and threatened homes across parts of Central Florida on Thursday as emergency crews warned drivers to stay away from roads covered by water.

LIST: Central Florida events canceled, postponed due to weather, Hurricane Isaias outer bands

Some events and festivals have been canceled, postponed, or rescheduled in Central Florida as more rain is expected over the weekend, partly because of the far outer bands from Hurricane Isaias.

CFX approves $12.1 million design contract for SR 417-Sanford airport connector

A planned road connecting State Road 417 directly with the Orlando Sanford International Airport is moving forward after the Central Florida Expressway Authority approved $12.1 million for design work.

Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says

The mother of a woman who vanished on a trip with her boyfriend in Illinois told Fox News Digital that "he has changed his story a couple times" as police search for her.

Osceola Schools cuts 785 jobs, $15M in programs over budget concerns

Osceola County Schools is asking voters to approve a property tax increase in November to prevent further budget cuts and help retain teachers.

Osceola Schools cut 785 jobs, $15M amid funding concerns
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Osceola County Schools is asking voters to approve a property tax increase in November to prevent further budget cuts and help retain teachers. FOX 35's Matt Trezza talked with board member Teresa Castillo about the proposed millage increase and why it's been proposed.

Plan to connect 417 to Orlando Sanford Airport clears another hurdle
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The Central Florida Expressway Authority approved 12M for SR 452, a roadway project intended to connect 417 to Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Operation Cooked: 20 men arrested in undercover online sting targeting child predators

Twenty people – all men – were arrested during an undercover online operation in Osceola County that targeted people allegedly looking to meet children for sex, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

What Christa Pike said when she woke up Tuesday

Christa Pike was "angry and confused about everything" after waking up in a hospital bed days after Tennessee's failed execution attempt.

SpaceX wants to add natural gas pipeline to Space Coast
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SpaceX wants to add a 34-mile natural gas pipeline to its launch facility along the Space Coast. FOX 35's Esther Bower talks to an expert about SpaceX's proposal, and what it means for future space flights.

Mom remembers son killed in Polk County bus crash: 'A kind soul'
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DeShawn Smith was on his way to work when a chain-reaction reaction caused a Polk County school bus to hit his Jeep, killing him. FOX 35's Alexus Cleavenger talked with Tina Griffin, Smith's mom. She remembered her son as a kind soul, someone who worked hard, and her best friend.

'We're so broken': Family of boy killed by video display speaks out
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Bellamy Dawkins-Morris, 5, died after a 120-pound video display fell on top of him at Riviera Elementary in Brevard County, officials said. FOX 35's Esther Bower talked with Miriam Rodriguez, the boy's great aunt. "He was doing so well. He just started kindergarten. He was such a happy boy. He was so happy, and he was so smart, and we’re just broken, I’m sorry. We’re just so broken."

SpaceX growth raises collision concerns as low Earth orbit gets crowded
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Low Earth orbit is becoming increasingly crowded as thousands of satellites circle Earth, raising concerns about collisions and prompting calls for greater coordination among satellite operators.