Judge denies bond for man charged in deadly Lake Mary hit-and-run

A judge denied bond Thursday for a 22-year-old man charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman stopped at a red light on Lake Mary Boulevard, according to court records and police.

Dispute over youthful offender sentencing intensifies between Florida AG, state attorney

A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.

Palm Bay considers buying former golf course for park and stormwater projects

Palm Bay officials are considering purchasing a long-abandoned golf course in the Bayside Lakes area, a move that could preserve the more than 130-acre property for public use instead of future residential development.

Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site causes no injuries, officials say

A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early June 29, but no one was injured and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 children after mechanical failure

A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.

Assistant principal accused of DUI after riding electric bicycle from Wekiwa Springs bar

A 50-year-old man was arrested early June 30 after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while intoxicated shortly after being asked to leave a Wekiwa Springs bar.

Portable phone charger bursts into flames at Disney World
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A portable phone charger caught fire near the entrance to Disney World's "It's a Small World" attraction this week, prompting a brief evacuation and renewed warnings about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.

2 men charged after dozens of neglected dogs abandoned, deputies say
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine. At the same time, animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.

Florida assistant principal arrested for DUI on e-bike, deputies say
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A Winter Springs High School assistant principal was arrested on DUI charges after deputies said he rode an electric bicycle while impaired despite being warned not to do so.

Florida mom safely escapes van fire with 4 kids after mechanical failure
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A Brevard County mother and her four children escaped without injury after their van caught fire while they were driving on U.S. 1, officials said.

Partial roof collapse at Orlando VA construction site, officials say
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A portion of a roof under construction at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona collapsed early on June 29. Still, no one was injured, and patient care was not affected, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Palm Bay considers buying abandoned golf course for park
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Palm Bay officials are considering purchasing a long-abandoned golf course in the Bayside Lakes area, a move that could preserve the more than 130-acre property for public use instead of future residential development.

Dispute over state attorney's youthful offender sentencing intensifies
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A dispute between Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and State Attorney Monique Worrell intensified this week over the use of youthful offender sentencing in serious criminal cases, drawing criticism from victims' families and prompting accusations from both sides.

Bond denied for man charged in deadly Lake Mary hit-and-run
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A judge denied bond Thursday for a 22-year-old man charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a woman stopped at a red light on Lake Mary Boulevard, according to court records and police.

Officials step up beach safety efforts ahead of Fourth of July
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Public safety officials are increasing patrols and urging caution as large crowds head to Volusia County beaches for the Fourth of July weekend, with dangerous weather and beach conditions expected.

Father of Florida woman killed in alligator attack honors daughter: She loved people, nature, adventure

In the middle of an unimaginable loss, Robert Clark, the father of Brittany Clark, the woman who was attacked and killed by an alligator while exploring with friends, said his heart is completely full of gratitude for her boyfriend and her best friend who stayed by his daughter's side during the tragic event.

Dad of woman killed in alligator attack calls for safety changes
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The father of a 31-year-old woman who was killed in an alligator attack in Seminole County is urging state officials to improve safety measures at the park where the incident occurred.