Volusia County toll booth attendant killed after truck driver slams into booth, deputies say

A pickup truck slammed into a beach toll booth on Monday afternoon, killing the woman who was working inside of it, and continued to drive onto the beach, before eventually becoming stuck in the sand, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.

Police: Florida mom left daughter, 3, in hot car | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The DeLand Police Department responded to a May 31 incident in which a girl, 3, was found left alone in a hot car. Police reported the girl was in the car for three hours while her mother was inside a plasma center. The mom, Latana Williams, 27, was taken into police custody and hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to the stainless steel handcuff, the department said. 

Volusia Sheriff: Beach toll worker killed in crash
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A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.

Florida mom left girl, 3, in hot car for 2 hours, police say

A Florida mom was taken into custody after her 3-year-old child was found unresponsive and reportedly suffering from a seizure after being left alone in a hot car for two hours.

'It's dangerous': DeSantis responds Supreme Court decision, CDL driver can't read English signs
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Florida Gov. DeSantis said CDL drivers driving without a driver's license need to be policed. This comes after the Supreme Court decided to decline to hear Florida's claims regarding undocumented immigrants who can't read English road signs. In response, DeSantis said, "You're just importing random people from across the world that can't even read the street signs."

Dads can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo on Father's Day

Dads and granddads can get free admission to the Central Florida Zoo on June 21 with the purchase of a general admission ticket.

Police: Child left in hot car for hours; mom arrested
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A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a 3-year-old child in the back of a hot car. It happened Sunday around 4:32 p.m. Deland Police said the child was left in the vehicle for nearly 2 hours, while Latana Williams, 27, was donating plasma. Williams was arrested under suspicion of child neglect. She denied wrongdoing to police.  The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Though, Chief P. Dice said the child's outlook appeared positive in a news release.

FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways

A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.

Florida Michelin Guide: Orlando's Smoke & Donuts BBQ gets recognized
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Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.

New developments in disturbed Cocoa Beach sea turtle nests
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Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported. 

New study reveals which states have the best economies

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Hurricane season guide 2026: What Florida residents need to know

Your guide to the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical outlooks, how to prepare and emergency kit essentials, forecast cone updates, and theme parks hurricane policies.

Joe Negri, Mister Rogers' handyman and jazz musician, dies at 99

Joe Negri, the jazz musician known for his work as the handyman alongside Fred Rogers in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, according to TribLIVE. 

Woman charged in deadly 2025 Seminole County crash

A woman has been arrested a year after a deadly crash in Seminole County left a man dead and three others injured, according to officials.

Volcano Bay Nights: What to know about Universal's after-hours event

Volcano Bay Nights, the after-hours, limited-capacity event transforms Universal's water park into a private tropical-themed party characters, live entertainment, snacks, rides and the 200-foot Krakatau volcano at the center of the activities.