Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment

A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users. 

SeaWorld Orlando names new park president

SeaWorld Orlando has named a new park president in the latest leadership shake-up.

Deputy rescues woman after medical emergency leads to crash
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An Alachua County sheriff's deputy pulled a woman from a damaged vehicle and administered lifesaving aid after authorities say she suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel and crashed head-on into an oak tree.

Victims' families call for juvenile justice reforms after DeLand double murder

The families of two teenagers killed in a downtown DeLand shooting are calling for greater accountability in Florida's juvenile justice system as law enforcement officials and prosecutors continue to dispute whether earlier intervention could have prevented the killings.

Victims' families call for juvenile justice reforms after DeLand double murder
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The families of two teenagers killed in a downtown DeLand shooting are calling for greater accountability in Florida's juvenile justice system as law enforcement officials and prosecutors continue to dispute whether earlier intervention could have prevented the killings.

No bond for man charged in deadly shooting of 4-year-old boy

An Orange County judge denied bond Thursday for an 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting a 4-year-old boy at an Orlando apartment complex, after prosecutors argued he posed a flight risk and presented evidence they say links him to the shooting.

Storms topple trees, damage homes in Ocala neighborhood

Marion County has experienced repeated rounds of strong thunderstorms in recent weeks, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning and strong wind gusts.

Storms topple trees, damage homes in Ocala neighborhood
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Strong thunderstorms that have swept through Marion County over the past two weeks toppled large trees onto two homes in an Ocala neighborhood, causing significant damage but no injuries.

Driver killed after rear-end crash in Orange County

A driver was killed after crashing into another vehicle and then a light pole Thursday on County Road 535 near Buena Vista Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Suspect dead, K-9 injured in shooting involving Polk County deputy
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A suspect is dead, and a K-9 with the Polk County Sheriff's Office was injured during a deputy-involved shooting Thursday evening in the Kathleen area. 

Hidden underground cavities force South Marion High School football off home field

Hidden subsurface voids beneath the football field at Marion County's new South Marion High School will keep the stadium closed until at least late October, forcing the school's inaugural football season to begin away from home, district officials said.

Melbourne seeks $20 million grant to reduce reliance on algae-prone lake for drinking water

Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 352; county-by-county breakdown

The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is aware of more than 10,000 lab-confirmed cases of Cyclosporiasis, and of more than 12,000 not-lab-confirmed cases.

WATCH: Dashcam captures the split second a routine Tennessee traffic stop goes sideways

A shocking dashcam video released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the moment a patrol cruiser was blindsided during a traffic stop, sending it crashing into another vehicle.

Vape detectors being installed in Brevard Public Schools bathrooms

A major vaping crackdown is underway across Brevard Public Schools. Teams across the district will soon install vape detectors in school bathrooms ahead of the school year. 

Melbourne seeks $20 million grant for water system upgrades
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Melbourne is seeking more than $20 million in state funding to help modernize its water treatment system after residents complained this summer about tap water that looked, smelled, and tasted unusual due to algal blooms in Lake Washington.

'He was the MacGyver of the cul-de-sac': Neighbors mourn Orlando man allegedly killed by stepson

The family of 71-year-old Jorge Vazquez-Escutia is shattered by his death. His stepson is accused of killing him, dismembering him, and putting his remains in his mother's suitcases.