FEMA's 50% rule causes confusion for homeowners
Many homeowners have turned to FEMA for help recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but confusion is growing over the agency’s 50-percent rule. The rule, which applies to homes in flood-prone areas, limits repair costs to 50 percent of the home’s market value.
Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life
A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.
Edgewater City Engineer facing investigation
Edgewater’s City Engineer is facing an investigation after citizens accused him of deliberately allowing their homes to flood. They think that was retribution for them speaking out about issues they’ve seen around the city in the past.
Hazmat crews clean out flooded home
After a flood, the faster you can get things dried up, the better. However, because it took a week and a half for the water on and around Orange Camp Road in Deland to drain out, cleanup crews are only now able to start work at Tom Scott’s house.
Body cam footage shows fatal hotel shooting
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage showing the moment deputies opened fire on a man they say was threatening them with a knife.
Sarah Boone 'snaps out of nowhere' Jorge Torres says in video
The defense for Sarah Boone rested its case on Thursday, which means closing arguments are set for Friday. Depending how long that takes, the case could be put in the hands of the jury as early as Friday. On Thursday, bodycam videos showing interactions with detectives between Jorge Torres and Boone were shown. It showed the two of them seemingly intoxicated. In another, Torres claims Boone "snaps" and hits him "all the time."
Lawsuit: AI Chatbot encouraged teen to kill himself
A 14-year-old boy in Orlando took his life using a gun moments after exchanging messages with an AI Chatbot. The boy's mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging neglect in the boy's death. The lawsuit notes that the boy seemingly fell in love with the Chatbot, which was named after a popular character from the HBO hit, "Game of Thrones."
Teen shot, killed in Marion County, deputies say
A 14-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday night in Marion County after reports of a shooting, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Sarah Boone Trial: Torres claims he never took car keys
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Jorge Torres: "She's the one who hits me"
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone Trial: Injury photos of Boone and Torres
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone Trial: 911 calls from no contact order
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone Trial: Full 2019 domestic incident 911 call
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone Trial: 2018 Domestic Incident bodycam
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Psychiatrist: Photos don't show who the aggressor is
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone Trial: Rapid-fire questions to psychiatrist
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Psychiatrist: Sarah Boone has battered spouse syndrome
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Psychiatrist: Sarah Boone may have been the aggressor
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone's attorney, judge argue over expert witness
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.
Sarah Boone: Judge denies striking expert testimony
Live video feed of Sarah Boone's trial. Sarah Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in Feb. 2020 by zipping him up in a suitcase during a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Torres was found dead in the suitcase the next day. Sarah Boone claims Torres' death was in self-defense.