FBI adds Turkish national with Florida ties to 'Most Wanted' list in defense fraud case

The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Turkish national accused of supplying counterfeit military parts through a defense procurement fraud scheme.

Records expose past allegations of sexual misconduct of arrested Poinciana High School staffer

A Poinciana High School campus monitor faces child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old student, revealing past sexual abuse allegations that cost him his correctional license.

School monitor with history of misconduct accused of abusing student
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A Poinciana High School campus monitor faces child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old student, revealing past sexual abuse allegations that cost him his correctional license.

Vintage paddleboat revives Old Florida tradition on Lake Toho in St. Cloud

A family-owned riverboat company in Osceola County is bringing a piece of Florida's maritime history back to life with authentic paddleboat cruises on East Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud.

Vintage paddleboat revives Old Florida tradition on Lake Toho
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A family-owned riverboat company is bringing a piece of Florida's maritime history back to life with authentic paddleboat cruises on East Lake Tohopekaliga in St. Cloud.

Teen accused of speeding more than 120 mph months after fatal Apopka crash

The Orange County Sheriff's Office says a deputy saw a driver run a four-way stop on Kelly Park Road, pass another vehicle across a double yellow line and turn off the vehicle's headlights before leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit.

New Florida homeowners find 300-pound alligator outside home
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A Pennsylvania couple got an unexpected welcome to Florida after discovering a large alligator resting beside their golf cart outside their new home in Palmetto.

E-bike, e-scooter injuries among children surge at Arnold Palmer Hospital
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Doctors at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children say they are seeing a sharp increase in serious injuries involving children riding electric bikes and scooters, with hospital admissions nearly doubling each year.

Blue Origin wins $700M contract for Mars communication network
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NASA has awarded Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin a $700 million contract to develop, build, and launch a high-tech communications network around Mars. The goal is to have the Mars Telecommunications Network delivered by the end of 2028 – and to have it operational by 2030, NASA said.

Teen caught speeding more than 120 mph months after deadly crash
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A 19-year-old Orange County man accused of driving more than 120 mph has been arrested less than a year after investigators say he was involved in a deadly crash that killed two elderly Lynx paratransit passengers.

Palm Bay weighs future of license plate readers
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The future of automated license plate readers in Florida remains uncertain as Palm Bay considers its next steps after suspending its Flock Safety camera program. Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for statewide legislation to regulate the technology before supporting its continued use.

911 calls: Lightning strike sends couple to hospital after walk on West Orange Trail

A husband and wife are expected to recover after they were struck by lightning while walking on the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden, according to police.

Lightning strike sends couple to hospital after walk on West Orange Trail
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A husband and wife are expected to recover after they were struck by lightning while walking on the West Orange Trail in Winter Garden, according to police.

Port Orange shooting: Woman fires gun inside police lobby, shot by officers, chief says

A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round, before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.

Woman fires gun inside Port Orange police headquarters, officers say
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A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.

Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.

K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia

A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency.

Oregon man accused of firing more than 200 rounds during SWAT standoff

An Oregon man is accused of firing toward tree workers and sheriff’s drones during an incident in which investigators believe he may have fired more than 200 rounds.