2 teen boys arrested after allegedly stealing boat, hiding from deputies
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A boat theft quickly turned into a hours long search for the two teen suspects. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams, and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Deputies found the teens inside a culvert near an elementary school.

1 dead, 1 hurt in Mims trail dirt bike crash
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One boy is dead and a second is in critical condition after being hit by a car while on a trail. The boys were traveling on dirt bikes and rode into the car's path, officials report. 

5 deaths connected to Osceola, Polk counties unlicensed assisted living facility
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Detective and prosecutors unveiled new information during the bond hearing of Ronald Keith Pack, 60, and Marie Carenan, 56, who are accused of a years-long scheme involving running unlicensed assisted living facilities. Five deaths are connected to these facilities, officials confirmed. 

Suspect arrested in deadly Casselberry crash that killed 2 brothers, records show

A Florida man accused of speeding away from Seminole County deputies during a traffic stop and then violently crashing into another vehicle in Casselberry, killing two brothers who were inside, was released from the hospital on Thursday and booked into jail. 

Victim ID'd in deadly lightning strike at Florida beach that killed 1, hurt 3 others

A man died after being struck by lightning while in the water at Fort Myers Beach, according to authorities. The incident also sent three family members to the hospital.

Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting

Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time.  In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving bullets" around a month before the alleged shooting.

Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins Friday: Here’s what to know

Python hunters in Florida will begin competing in the state’s annual removal competition one minute after the clock strikes midnight on Friday. 

Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance

A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.

Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness

At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S. 

Cyclosporiasis cases in Florida: County-by-county reports

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating several clusters of Cyclosporiasis outbreaks in at least 17 states, including Florida.

2 deputies taken to hospital after garage fire in Orange County, officials say

Two deputies were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation on Thursday after responding to a garage fire in Orange County, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Universal Orlando offers 'unlimited' Florida resident ticket

The 2-Park Unlimited Days ticket allows repeat visits to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure through mid-December.

Syria set to be removed from US state sponsored terrorism list

The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. 

Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.

Photos: SpaceX launch stuns with 'space jellyfish' in Florida sky

A "space jellyfish" developed across the morning sky in Florida after a SpaceX rocket launch. Here are some of the best photos shared with FOX 35.