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FLHSMV implements legislation requiring driver licenses and identification card numbers to change
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin implementing legislation that amends Florida Statute 322.14 (1)(a) and requires the distinguishing numbers assigned to a driver license or identification card to include at least four randomly generated numbers. This new system aims to improve security and safeguard individuals’ identities.
Florida man arrested for human trafficking, drug offenses
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office arrested a Palm Coast man earlier this week for alleged human trafficking, sexual battery against a minor and fentanyl trafficking. According to FCSO, they had been investigating 32-year-old David William Chenowith of Palm Coast since June for several felony offenses following a tip from a concerned citizen. The investigation involved multiple juvenile victims of human trafficking, with the children ranging in ages from 14 to 16. Detectives believe Chenowith had been having sex with them for drugs, money, clothes and food.
Shoulder and lane closures along SR 464 this week for widening
A series of lane and shoulder closures will be in effect along a stretch of State Road 464 this week as construction crews work on “widening activities” and implementing sidewalks on the roadway. The Florida Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect daytime eastbound and westbound shoulder...
‘Ground depression’ reported in Lake County neighborhood, evacuations underway, officials say
GROVELAND, Fla. – A “ground depression” opened near a Lake County residence is forcing several evacuations on Saturday evening. Officials originally described it as a sinkhole, but later described it as a ground depression. The depression was reported near a home on Compass Rose Drive in Groveland....
Villager escapes prosecution in shoplifting case at Walmart
A Villager has escaped prosecution in a shoplifting case after successfully completing an anti-theft course. Karon Rae Stockman, 68, of the Village of St. James, will not face prosecution on the theft charge, according to an announcement of no information earlier this month in Sumter County Court. Stockman had been allowed to enter into a pre-trial intervention contract which required her to complete a four-hour anti-theft course and to complete a weekend of work detail in Sumter County.
Judge permanently blocks Daytona's anti-panhandling ordinance calling it unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Daytona Beach's panhandling ordinance violates the First Amendment, permanently blocked the city from enforcing it, and set a trail for damages on Sept. 16. U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger ruled that the ordinance criminalizes requests for donations under certain circumstances and in certain public...
Operation Hope in Fellsmere needs volunteers to distribute food and school supplies
FELLSMERE — Operation Hope in Fellsmere needs volunteers as the organization provides food, clothing and basic supplies to Treasure Coast families. Founded in 1997, Operation Hope of Greater Florida distributes food monthly to families in need. The organization also collects school supplies in August, turkeys in November and toys in December. ...
Officials reluctant to force couple to remove protective fence
Officials in The Villages can’t seem to find an answer as a couple in The Villages fights to keep their protective fence. Peter and Nancy Blackmore of the Village of Caroline erected the stockade fence more than a decade ago on The Villages’ eastern front. Their home backs up to Cherry Lake Road. At first, they hoped to block out noise from traffic. They added “K-9 on Duty,” signs to deter potential foot traffic from wandering in from the increasingly busy roadway. Now the massive Hammock Oaks development across Cherry Lake Road will soon be home to thousands of new Lady Lake residents.
Man Swims in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom River: WATCH
A man went to the extreme to beat the Florida heat by jumping into the Magic Kingdom river and swimming a lap to the other side. While some days are nearing the triple digit temperatures in Kissimmee, one man took it to an extreme by managing to jump into the Rivers of America at Walt Disney World Resort. He managed to evade capture for the few minutes it took to swim from Tom Sawyer's Island to the dock by Big Thunder Mountain.
Osceola's record setting outside hitter Cate Palmi is using the summer to take her game to the next level
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — When the prep volleyball season begins in the fall, Osceola High School in Kissimmee will return with one of the nation’s top players in rising junior, Cate Palmi. Her passion for the sport is something that runs in the family. “The game is always something...
State Attorney Bain Launches Gun Safety Campaign to Reduce Gun Violence
This July, ten billboards are on display across Central Florida as part of State Attorney Andrew Bain’s gun safety campaign to reduce gun violence in our community. The campaign emphasizes the importance of responsible firearm storage and features Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.
Orlando weather: Thunderstorms to continue through the evening in Central Florida
A handful of thunderstorms will continue to pop up for the rest of the evening and start to fizzle out a little later on tonight at around 10 p.m. Main threats are heavy rain and lightning. Some of the heavy rain through the rest of this evening on top of rain that especially areas in Flagler and Volusia got yesterday may lead to a flooding advisory as we head through the rest of the evening into the early overnight.
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