Small plane crashes in Lake County, burns up; 2 onboard, 2 hurt: officials

Two people were aboard a small aircraft when it crashed Friday morning in a rural part of Lake County, south of the City of Groveland, officials said.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 417; county-by-county breakdown

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which can cause watery diarrhea, cramping, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.

Florida property tax cut ballot summary rewritten by attorney general

Florida officials presented a revised ballot title and summary for Amendment 3 on Thursday after a state judge ruled the original version contained misleading political rhetoric.

The Moderne to feature specialty dishes at Taste! of Central Florida
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The Moderne is switching up its menu, transforming into smaller bites, to participate in Taste! of Central Florida. Chef Michael Nguyen stopped by Good Day Orlando Xtra to preview some of the Asian inspired cuisine before the event at the Orlando World Center Marriott kicks off on Aug. 28. 

Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody

Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.

Flock adds new guardrails as police misuse of license plate readers draws scrutiny

Flock Safety is tightening the rules surrounding its vast network of automated license plate reader cameras as the company faces growing concerns about privacy and police misuse.

Man dies from stabbing in DeLand, suspect sought: Deputies

A man was fatally stabbed Thursday night in southwest DeLand, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando's Magic Dining kicks off with 188 participating restaurants
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Visit Orlando rolled out its Magical Dining for the summer of 2026 with over 180 participating restaurants featuring prefixed menus. For guests who take part in Magical Dining, part of the proceeds will go toward local charities. 

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

International manhunt for Florida double homicide suspect ends in Mexico

Mexican authorities and U.S. Marshals captured double-homicide suspect Joseph Ronnie Raker in Mexico, south of Brownsville, Texas, concluding an intensive international manhunt, officials said. 

Man hunt for Marion County shooting, vehicle theft suspect continues
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Authorities in Marion County are continuing their search for 49-year-old Leroy Parks III. Deputies said Parks left a home on Southeast 192nd Court in Ocklawaha after a shooting about 5:45 a.m. and then stole two vehicles. The shooting victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

PopStroke’s massive I-Drive flagship on track for 2026 holiday opening near convention center

PopStroke has unveiled plans for two elaborate miniature golf courses featuring waterfalls, caves, and a shark tank at its new International Drive location, which is expected to open in December.

PopStroke is bringing 2 elaborate 18-hole mini-golf courses to I-Drive
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PopStroke has unveiled plans for two elaborate miniature golf courses featuring waterfalls, caves, and a shark tank at its new International Drive location, which is expected to open in December.

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Betty Idol accused of $200K Volusia County real estate scam
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A reality television personality known as Betty Idol is accused of defrauding a Volusia County couple out of nearly $200,000 in a real estate scheme involving property she and her alleged associates did not own, authorities said.

Man dies from stabbing in southwest DeLand
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A man was fatally stabbed Thursday night in southwest DeLand, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Garbage truck driver shot in DeLand neighborhood; 3 people detained, police say

Three people have been detained for questioning after a garbage truck driver was shot during a fight in the middle of a neighborhood in DeLand, according to the DeLand Police Department.

'Armed and dangerous' suspect sought after shooting, vehicle thefts in Marion County

Marion County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a 49-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting and the theft of two vehicles Thursday morning, authorities said.