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Bomb scare prompts lockdown, relieved reunions at Lake Minneola High School
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (417+ words) LAKE COUNTY, Fla. " An anonymous person called in a bomb threat on Monday morning, which prompted a lockdown at Lake Minneola High School that lasted hours. Several neighboring schools were placed on a soft lockdown as Lake County deputies investigated…...
Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (451+ words) JUNEAU, Alaska " Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola said Monday that she would challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year's midterm elections, vowing to shake up the establishment to make life more affordable for Alaskans. "Life is difficult here, and…...
Orange County to propose building 150-bed homeless shelter on Goldenrod Road
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (135+ words) Orange County to propose building 150-bed homeless shelter on Goldenrod Road'WFTV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Major cold…...
World War II bomb found on Florida beach, prompting controlled detonation
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (140+ words) PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla. " A significant discovery was recently made on Florida's coast. A scuba diver discovered a World War II explosive device during a dive near Port Saint Lucie. The find prompted authorities to dispatch a bomb squad for…...
Apollo Beach teen killed in DUI crash; community raises over $100K for her scholarship
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (227+ words) APOLLO BEACH, Fla. " A tragic accident in Apollo Beach on Dec. 26, 2025, resulted in the death of 16-year-old Alexa "Lexi" Jewel Ringo after a pickup truck collided with her family's car. Driver Dominic Frye, 21, faces charges including DUI manslaughter. The incident…...
Orange County’s Venezuelan population doubles; Community grapples with uncertainty
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (121+ words) Orange County's Venezuelan population doubles; Community grapples with uncertainty'WFTV Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true crime Your one-stop shop for delicious dishes Documentaries that enlighten & entertain In-depth reporting & trending stories Governor DeSantis floats Florida…...
Head of Florida domestic violence charity admits misuse of millions meant for shelters
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (140+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Tiffany Carr, the leader of a Florida organization intended to assist domestic violence victims, accepted a plea deal after being accused of misusing approximately $4 million in taxpayer money designated for domestic violence shelters. Carr pleaded no contest to…...
13-year-old hurt after firework explodes in his hand in Orange County
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (130+ words) 13-year-old hurt after firework explodes in his hand in Orange County'WFTV 13-year-old hurt after firework explodes in his hand in Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. " Deputies in Orange County said a teenager was hurt over the weekend after a firework…...
Man claiming to be mailman arrested in Orlando for stealing mail
1+ week, 1+ day ago (109+ words) Officers responded to reports of 39-year-old Sean Cronin breaking into a community mailbox at the apartments. When they arrived, they detained Cronin, who was carrying burglary tools and a significant amount of mail from various apartment complexes. Orlando Mailman Arrested…...
Developer proposes EV charging station near Orlando International Airport
1+ week, 3+ day ago (150+ words) Developer proposes EV charging station near Orlando International Airport'WFTV Developer proposes EV charging station near Orlando International Airport ORLANDO, Fla. " The City of Orlando is considering a project to install an electric vehicle charging station at 7889 N. Frontage Rd., near the…...