Lake Brantley teen accused in school murder plot says online grooming influenced actions

A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.

Florida’s tougher dangerous dog laws tested after fatal Cocoa attack
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Authorities are investigating whether Florida’s strengthened dangerous dog laws could apply in the fatal mauling of a Brevard County woman earlier this week.

'Colton's initiative': Mom of Florida teen who died in e-scooter crash advocates for ban

After the tragic death of 13-year-old Colton Remsburg, his mother, Ashley LaChance, is aggressively pushing local lawmakers to enact a total ban on e-bikes and e-scooters for children aged 14 and under.

NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at the age of 41
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Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s most accomplished drivers, has died after being hospitalized with a severe illness. He was 41.

Mount Dora reopens Donnelly Street after months of flood repairs
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Mount Dora leaders and residents gathered near U.S. 441 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Donnelly Street Reconstruction Project.

Flagler deputies arrest Palm Coast woman after 51 dogs neglected
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 48-year-old Carolyn Loveman after a multi-agency investigation revealed "prolonged neglect" of 51 dogs at a Palm Coast residence. Authorities discovered a severe roach infestation and floors covered in feces and urine, leaving many of the animals suffering from missing fur, fleas, overgrown nails, and untreated medical conditions. Source: Flagler County Sheriff's Office 

Teen accused in school murder plot pens apology letter to judge
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A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.

Mom calls for stricter e-bike rules after son’s deadly crash
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A Central Florida mother is calling for tougher rules on e-bikes and e-scooters after her 13-year-old son was killed in a crash on Mother’s Day.

Distressed vessel beached in Brevard County after 9 rescued by Carnival cruise

Two days after nine people were rescued by a Carnival Mardi Gras after being in a boat reportedly out of gas, the boat was found was beached in Brevard County.

Distressed vessel of 9 passenger rescued by Carnival beached in Brevard
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The crew of the Carnival Mardi Gras successfully rescued nine stranded people on Saturday, May 16, after spotting a disabled vessel drifting near the Sebastian Inlet. The nine survivors were brought safely on board and were transferred to Bahamian authorities upon the ship's arrival in Nassau on Sunday.  The boat was seen on Monday, May 18 beached in Brevard County. 

NOAA: Below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
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NOAA is predicting a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, but forecasters are still urging residents to prepare ahead of the June 1 start of the season.

Mom says police returned loaded gun used in son's suicide
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A Lake County mother is calling for accountability and policy changes within the Eustis Police Department after officers returned a shotgun used in her son’s suicide still loaded with three shells.