Orange County approves hundreds of millions in tourist tax funding for major projects

Orange County commissioners approved hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist tax funding for major projects after a contentious debate that drew dozens of public speakers and a labor union-led protest.

Orange County approves hundreds of millions in tourist tax funding
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Orange County commissioners approved hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist tax funding for major projects after a contentious debate that drew dozens of public speakers and a labor union-led protest.

Suspicious letters sent to Florida lawmakers as investigation expands nationwide

At least three Florida lawmakers have received suspicious letters as federal investigators work to identify who is sending the mail to elected officials across the country.

Suspicious letter sent to another Florida lawmaker
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At least three Florida lawmakers have received suspicious letters as federal investigators work to identify who is sending the mail to elected officials across the country. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's office in Sunrise received one of the letters. 

Peacocks spark neighborhood dispute over property damage in Casselberry

Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.

Coastal flooding closes parts of Playalinda Beach as high winds and waves batter shoreline

Parts of Playalinda Beach in Central Florida are temporarily closed as high tides, strong winds and coastal flooding create hazardous conditions along the shoreline, forcing park officials to restrict access to roads, parking areas and hiking trails.

Peacocks spark dispute over property damage in Casselberry neighborhood
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Residents of the Lost Lake subdivision are asking city officials to reconsider an ordinance protecting peacocks, saying the birds are damaging property and creating a nuisance.

Substitute teacher accused of kicking student with special needs
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A 60-year-old substitute teacher at Matanzas High School in Flagler County is facing a felony child abuse charge after allegedly kicking a student with special needs, according to an arrest report.

Flooding closes parts of Playalinda Beach in Canaveral National Seashore
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Powerful waves, high winds and coastal flooding have forced temporary closures at Playalinda Beach in Central Florida, disrupting visitors' plans and creating hazardous conditions along the shoreline.

NHC monitoring new disturbance in Atlantic designated Invest 93L

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a non-tropical disturbance off the Southeast coast of the U.S. that has a 40% chance of development over the next seven days.

Store owner faces second-degree murder charge after teen dies from alleged intentional hit-and-run

A 14-year-old boy has died after his family took him off life support, and a store owner accused of intentionally hitting him with a car now faces a second-degree murder charge, authorities said.

AI scammers clone deputies’ voices to demand money from Osceola County residents, sheriff says

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam involving artificial intelligence, where criminals clone the voice of a real deputy to trick people into sending them money.

Court rules Florida can enforce social media ban on kids under 14
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A federal appeals court upheld a Florida law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts. FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell spoke with Dr. Andrew Selepak, a professor and social media program coordinator at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, about the ruling.  

Report: Florida man killed by gator was fishing at park
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A 71-year-old fisherman was attempting to take a photo of himself and a fish when a large alligator came out of the water, bit his leg, and pulled him into the pond, where he drowned, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's investigator report.

Sheriff: Florida substitute teacher arrested after allegedly kicking special needs student

A Florida substitute teacher has been arrested for suspected child abuse after he allegedly kicked a student with special needs and held the student's hands down on the desk, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Rare Blue-tinted alligator rescued at Gatorland in Florida
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Have you heard of a blue-tinted alligator? It's actually a rare genetic mutation. Gatorland recently rescued one of these rare alligators, though it's not their first. 

Fake AI scam uses real captain's face, cloned his face
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The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is warning about a new A.I. scam that is using a cloned photo and voice of a real person who works for its agency. It follows similar law enforcement scams, trying to trick people into paying money to avoid arrest or for apparently skipping jury duty.

Teen dies after store owner hit him on e-bike, police say
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A Florida store owner is facing upgraded charges of second-degree murder following the death of a 14-year-old boy. Kavan Vishnubhai Patel is accused of intentionally driving into the teen's e-bike, causing him to fall, and then leaving the scene without calling 911 because he suspected the teen may have burgled his store.