Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know

A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.

Father, 2 young children found dead in Orlando-area apartment shooting: Deputies

Two young children were shot and killed Friday evening inside an Orlando-area apartment, and their father was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

Father kills two toddlers, then himself, deputies say
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Two toddlers were shot and killed Friday evening at an Orange County apartment complex, and investigators say the children's father later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Volusia County weighs beach access safety upgrades after deadly tollbooth crash

Volusia County officials are evaluating new safety measures at beach access points after a deadly crash at a Daytona Beach Shores toll plaza killed a tollbooth worker and renewed concerns about vehicle barriers at beach entrances.

New York tourist sues Osceola County after wrongful detention by deputies

A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, alleging deputies wrongfully detained and handcuffed him while searching for another person at a Davenport condominium complex.

Abandoned Palm Bay apartment property getting cleaned up; rescuers concerned about cats, wildlife who moved in

Efforts are underway to clean up and secure an abandoned apartment complex property in Palm Bay that fell into disarray with broken windows, falling balconies, and unkept landscape. But the sudden progress is sparking fresh concerns among neighbors who fear feral and stray cats and other wildlife who moved in may be trapped.

Mom finds comfort in daughter’s organ donation after crash
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A Winter Springs mother is honoring the legacy of her 19-year-old daughter, whose decision to become an organ donor helped save multiple lives after she died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash.

Neighbors fear cats may be trapped in abandoned apartment project
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Residents living near a long-stalled apartment development in Orlando say they are concerned that community cats may be trapped inside the property as crews work to secure the site after years of abandonment.

Project turns wastewater into renewable energy while reducing PFAS
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Altamonte Springs officials say a new wastewater treatment technology is showing promising results, converting sewage byproducts into renewable energy while significantly reducing harmful PFAS levels.

New barriers installed as Volusia County officials seek safer beach access
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A deadly toll booth crash has prompted Volusia County officials to accelerate efforts to improve safety at beach access points. Temporary barriers and water-filled barricades have been installed while county leaders evaluate longer-term solutions for protecting employees and visitors.

Entanglements increasingly threaten dolphins in Indian River Lagoon
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Wildlife researchers are raising concerns about a sharp increase in dolphin entanglements in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, where discarded fishing gear has become a leading cause of death for the region’s bottlenose dolphins.

New York tourist sues Osceola County after wrongful detention
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A New York man has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, alleging deputies wrongfully detained and handcuffed him while searching for a different person during a March 2025 incident in Central Florida.

Jerry Demings suspends governor campaign after cancer diagnosis
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Thursday that he is suspending his campaign for Florida governor after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

2 people wanted for defrauding Dollar General of cash in 'deceptive' gift card scheme, police say

The Winter Springs Police Department said two people used a “deceptive method” to load gift cards and then defraud a Dollar General store out of cash. Police are now looking for the two alleged suspects.

Over 320,000 security cameras recalled after fire, explosion reports

More than 320,000 outdoor security cameras have been recalled nationwide after reports of overheating, explosions, fires and minor burns.