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VCSO: Attempted murder suspect arrested with help of k-9 Red in DeLand

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DELAND, Fla. On Friday evening, deputies arrested Giovanni Bubenik, 29, on a charge of attempted first-degree murder after having struck the victim in the back of the head and digging a grave for him in the woods, a Volusia sheriff's spokesman said.

Plenty of noise & snarled traffic with Sunday's 'New Smyrna Beach' Meet for Toyota Trucks' along with ongoing Spring Break

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Law enforcement will have its share of headaches as beachside residents gear up for plenty of noise and traffic congestion with the tourism-driven "New Smyrna Beach Meet for Toyota Trucks." 

Orlando Cops: Woman drowned her miniature schnauzer in a toilet at Orlando International Airport when she couldn't board a flight with the little dog due to paperwork issues

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Clermont woman is accused of deliberately drowning her little dog at Orlando International Airport after learning she could not take it with her when she tried to board her flight flight. 

County firefighters: New Smyrna Beach 'Honeydew Fire' 40% contained overnight; 300-plus acres of woods ravaged 

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- The “Honeydew Fire” has ravaged nearly 300-plus acres of woodland south of State Road 44 and Tomoka Farms Road since early Thursday evening, according to the Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association.

Aftermath of tornado that slammed Longwood & other areas of Seminole County 9 days ago: $10 million in damages; 52 structures impacted

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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- Cleanup continues nine days after a powerful EF-2 tornado on March 10 slammed parts of Seminole County, including the city of Longwood.

Florida Highway Patrol: Juvenile female driver cited in accident involving New Smyrna Beach motors cop; neither injured

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A "juvenile female driver" was cited by the Florida Highway Patrol for pulling out in front of a New Smyrna Beach motors officer on Flagler Avenue just before 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Weather forecast for Orlando to Daytona Beach: Sunny all week with no rain in sight until possibly next Monday

Create: Mon, 03/17/2025 - 21:09
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The National Weather Service in Melbourne is calling for sunny skies with daytime highs in the low 80s throughout the week from Orlando to Daytona Beach with no rain in the forecast until possibly Monday of next week.