Central Florida DCF failed to protect children in central Florida, report says

A grand jury report says Florida’s Department of Children and Families is failing catastrophically to protect children and elderly residents across central Florida.

Pilot dies after small plane crashes in Titusville, officials say

One person was killed after a small, single-engine plane crashed on Monday morning, moments after departing from the Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, officials said.

Report finds Florida DCF is 'failing catastrophically'
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A grand jury report alleges Florida’s Department of Children and Families in the Fifth Judicial Circuit is failing in its duties to protect children and vulnerable adults in central Florida. The grand jury found workers routinely missed abuse hotlines, delayed cases, and faced allegations of falsifying records.

Stray bullet from nearby lounge fight kills Frito-Lay worker inside Sam's Club

A deadly argument outside a Nashville lounge sent a bullet tearing through the metal wall of a nearby Sam’s Club, killing an innocent Frito-Lay worker as he counted products in the chip aisle, police said.

New Mexico appears to be next on Trump’s renaming list

Just days after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America" for U.S. federal use, New Mexico appears to be the next target of his geographic rebranding efforts.

Pedestrian, 76, killed in hit-and-run crash on SR-535 in Orange County, FHP says

A 76-year-old Orlando man died Monday after hit was hit by multiple vehicles on Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Woman, 2 children die after small plane crashes in California

Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition.

Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says

Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign. 

Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles

An Amazon plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, leaving at least five people dead, according to authorities.

3 hospitalized in Altamonte Springs crash, police say

Officials were dispatched to the crash in the area of State Road 436 and Hermits Trail just before 4:30 p.m.

Principal suspended after recording devices found in locker rooms

A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area.

Orlando Weather: Storm chances remain through holiday weekend

A tornado warning was issued around 5:50 p.m. in South Central Brevard County until 6:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Neighbors file lawsuit against Orlando HOA over financial concerns
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Neighbors at the Residences at Villa Medici have filed a lawsuit against their HOA, demanding financial records and answers after a special assessment was imposed on the homeowners between $5,000 and $10,000.