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'Washback' sea turtle hatchling rescued by Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguard

Create: Wed, 09/16/2026 - 13:05
Author: Sera King
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- One tiny sea turtle got a little extra help this morning after its journey into the ocean brought it back onto the beach and into the arms of Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguards.

1 YEAR AGO TODAY: Off-duty Edgewater cop gunned down in cold blood at the Circle K in Ormond-by-the-Sea

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EDGEWATER, Fla. -- Today marks one year since the Edgewater Police Department lost one of its own: Officer David Jewell: a husband, a father, a friend, was gunned down in cold blood while off duty and buying a hot dog at the Circle K gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea.

Central Florida Weather: Daily mix of rain & sunshine with highs in the low 90s forecasted this week in Orlando, Sanford & Daytona Beach

Create: Mon, 09/14/2026 - 11:22
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A daily mix of rain & sunshine with highs in the low 90s is forecasted this week along the Interstate 4 corridor in Orlando, Sanford, and Daytona Beach.

BREAKING NEWS: Elderly woman shot multiple times by Port Orange cops has died; dramatic POPD video shows how deadly encounter unfolded

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By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- The woman shot by cops outside the Port Orange police headquarters  has died.

Linda Croteau, a 71-year-old widow who walked into the police lobby Thursday where a shot was fired from the gun she was holding, walked outside, and was shot by three cops who ordered her to drop the gun.

There are conflicting reports as to what led to the use of deadly force. The police chief has said it was an active shooter situation.

BREAKING: Florida DOT revokes all permits for FLOCK cameras on state rights of way

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida has partially banned Flock cameras, ordering their immediate removal from all state highway rights-of-way. The directive, issued on August 31, 2026, revokes current permits and blocks future installations on state-managed roads.

VSO deputies: Lakeland man arrested after firing shots outside the home of a 16-year-old girl just north of DeLand he met on Snapchat

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DELAND, Fla. -- A 27-year-old Lakeland man twice showed up at a home north of DeLand to meet with a 16-year-old girl he met on Snapchat. It didn't go well either time, Volusia deputies said.

Central Florida Weather this week: Hot with daily showers and thunderstorms for Orlando, Sanford & Daytona Beach

Create: Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:36
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, mainly after 3pm. It will otherwise be sunny and hot, with a high near 95 with a outh southwest wind around 5 mph.

Orlando Magic open the 2026-27 NBA regular season at Kia Center vs. the Atlanta Hawks
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Henry Frederick Mon, 08/24/2026 - 12:21
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The National Basketball Association has released its 2026-27 schedule and announced the Orlando Magic will open the season on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Kia Center against the Atlanta Hawks. Game time is 7 p.m.