Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

Alleged utility station break-in leaves neighborhood without water
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More than 80 homes in a Lake County neighborhood temporarily lost water service after someone broke into a utility pump station, shut off power, and damaged equipment, authorities said.

Sloth World: Advocates urge Florida to strengthen sloth protections after deaths tied to attraction

Animal welfare advocates and a Central Florida lawmaker are urging state wildlife regulators to adopt stricter protections for sloths following the deaths of dozens of animals tied to a failed Orlando attraction.

Florida urged to strengthen sloth protections after deaths tied to attraction
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Animal welfare advocates and a Central Florida lawmaker are urging state wildlife regulators to adopt stricter protections for sloths following the deaths of dozens of animals tied to a failed Orlando attraction.

Quick actions by deputies help save woman who collapsed in ocean, officials say

A pair of Volusia County deputies rescued a 68-year-old woman from the water in New Smyrna Beach and performed lifesaving measures, before she was rushed to the hospital.

Florida woman wrongly arrested in deadly I-4 crash sues FHP troopers: Lawsuit

A Florida woman who said she was wrongly jailed for nearly two weeks and wrongly accused of killing three people in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Highway Patrol and the troopers who accused her.

Woman wrongly arrested in deadly I-4 crash sues FHP
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A Florida woman who said she was wrongly jailed for nearly two weeks and wrongly accused of killing three people in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 has filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Highway Patrol and the troopers who accused her.

Woman files lawsuit against FHP for wrongful arrest
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A Florida woman who said she was wrongly jailed for nearly two weeks and wrongly accused of killing three people in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 has filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Highway Patrol and the troopers who accused her.

Florida teens caught riding on top of SUV going 40 mph, cited; police say

A late-night joyride for a group of young adults in Florida ended with multiple citations and an arrest after a police officer spotted multiple people on the roof of an SUV as the driver drove down the street.

Teen arrested after passengers ride atop moving SUV, police say
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A 19-year-old driver was arrested after police said he drove an SUV with several people riding on the roof and hanging from the vehicle along a busy Orange County roadway.

Business owner says sex offenders used store address without permission
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A Flagler County business owner says registered sex offenders have been using his general store’s address as their residence without permission, raising concerns about public safety and oversight of offender registration requirements.

2 missing boaters in New Smyrna Beach found safe, police say

Two boaters who were reported missing off the coast of New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday have been found and are OK, according to the New Smyrna Police Department.

NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates

NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Is your bread safe? Here’s what to know after Florida study finds pesticide in store-bought bread

Florida health officials detected a controversial weed-killing chemical in six types of popular store-bought bread, sparking a clash between state leaders and independent toxicologists over consumer safety.

Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly. 

2 missing boaters return to dry land after being stranded at sea
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Two Florida boaters returned safely to shore Tuesday after spending more than 24 hours stranded offshore when electrical problems disabled their vessel, prompting a multiagency search and rescue effort. The men were found off the coast near Ormond Beach after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission aircraft spotted their boat and alerted the U.S. Coast Guard, which coordinated the rescue.

FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency

Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.

Karmelo Anthony found guilty and sentenced 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.