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Driver charged months after airborne DUI crash in West Melbourne
A West Melbourne woman is facing DUI and other charges months after investigators say she caused a violent crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into several vehicles stopped at a red light, seriously injuring multiple people.
Family threatens lawsuit after mistaken police takedown injures teen
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow.
Orlando to remove parking meters, shift to digital-only payments
Orlando is eliminating parking meters citywide and replacing them with a digital payment system in an effort to modernize parking and reduce maintenance costs.
Volusia deputies arrest 2 men accused of stealing farm fencing, selling it online
Two men have been arrested after Volusia County deputies say they stole thousands of dollars' worth of farm fencing and other property from multiple locations, then tried to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of their value.
James Duckett: New execution date set for former Florida officer convicted of killing girl
A former Mascotte police officer convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl nearly 40 years ago is scheduled to be executed this month.
Lake Mary 12U All-Stars begin quest to return to Little League Softball World Series
The Lake Mary 12U All-Stars are heading to Georgia with another championship in mind as they compete in the Little League Softball Southeast Regional for a chance to return to the Little League Softball World Series.
Florida woman slips out of handcuff, fights deputies during alleged domestic battery arrest: Sheriff
A Palm Coast woman was arrested Saturday, July 11, after an alleged domestic disturbance call escalated into a physical confrontation with deputies, authorities say.
Forecasters monitor eastern Gulf for possible tropical development
The FOX 35 Storm Team is watching the eastern Gulf for the potential development of a tropical system later this weekend or into next week, though it is too early to determine whether a storm will form or what, if any, impacts it could have on Florida.
Melbourne officer resigns after mistaken arrest of teen; records reveal prior discipline
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after being involved in the mistaken arrest of a 15-year-old boy whose elbow was fractured during a takedown, while newly released personnel records show the officer had a history of disciplinary issues before the incident.