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Texas Man Charged with Kidnapping Rideshare Driver, Faces Trial in South Florida
In a case that spans multiple states from Texas to South Florida, a Texas man has been charged with the armed kidnapping of a rideshare driver. Twenty-three-year-old Miguel Alejandro Pastran Hernandez allegedly abducted the driver at gunpoint on August 16 after requesting a ride on the rideshare platform, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
Brutal Storm Wrecks Halloween Horror Nights Locations at Universal Park
A powerful and deadly storm swept Central Florida yesterday, grounding all flights at Orlando International Airport and causing widespread damage across Universal Orlando Resort. Powerful Storm Leads To Widespread Damage for Halloween Horror Nights Locations Across Universal. A severe storm swept Central Florida yesterday, prompting Orlando International Airport to ground...
School choice and history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools
Video above: Schools seeks solutions to student absenteeism as classes resume MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands of students have left Florida’s public schools in recent years amid an explosive expansion in school choice. Now, districts large and small are grappling with the harsh financial realities of empty seats in aging classrooms. As some districts are being forced to […]
Local woman holding opioid awareness walk after her brother overdosed, working to raise awareness
A local woman is holding an opioid awareness walk this weekend after losing her brother at the age of 17 due to an overdose. This comes as the opioid crisis is worsening in the U.S.
Invasion of green iguanas creates chaos in Florida
Florida is currently grappling with a massive invasion of green iguanas, an “invasive” species that has become a significant nuisance for local residents. These cold-blooded reptiles, in search of warmer climates, have infiltrated homes across the region, creating chaos and causing considerable damage to infrastructure. The population of these iguanas is rapidly increasing, with their presence becoming more pervasive daily.
Gabby Giffords, gun violence survivors and family members tell their stories at DNC
Bracketed by videos on gun violence in America, survivors and family members of victims told the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night their heart-wrenching stories, one after another. A woman who lost her daughter at Uvalde. A teacher who hid kids at Sandy Hook. A boy who saw a classmate gunned down....
Details emerge on June cybersecurity breach targeting Florida DOH
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health on Wednesday said it is offering credit monitoring and other services to people whose personal data might have been taken during a cyberattack in June. The department said it has started notifying people who were potentially affected. "The security breach in our...
Florida Supreme Court allows financial statement to be attached to abortion ballot measure
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that a financial statement, which was blasted by abortion-rights advocates, will be allowed to appear alongside a ballot measure seeking to enshrine abortion through viability in the Sunshine State. The state’s high court ruled 6-1 against the group challenging the statement, Floridians Protecting Freedom, because it participated in and did […]
Montverde Academy’s Interlachen Yearbook Earns Prestigious ‘All-Florida’ Ranking From FSPA
The Interlachen yearbook staff at Montverde Academy is thrilled to announce that their latest edition, titled What Makes Us, has received the esteemed “All-Florida” ranking from the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA). This distinction places the 111th volume among the top 30 high school yearbooks in the state, a significant achievement given Florida’s competitive landscape, where many yearbooks attain national recognition.
Villager arrested after alleged altercation in Walmart checkout lane
A Villager has been arrested after an alleged altercation in a checkout lane at Walmart. Annette Marie Takacs, 85, of the Village of Piedmont, was arrested Wednesday afternoon at the Sumter County Sheriff’s Annex on County Road 466. She is facing a charge of simple battery. Her arrest stems...
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate State-Of-The-Art Aquadome
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Brevard Public Schools (BPS) proudly hosted the official ribbon-cutting for the Aquadome at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, today, marking the completion of a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the centerpiece of the school’s expanding Aqua-Science program. This milestone...
Apopka residents push back on Mayor Nelson
Apopka residents pushed back on Wednesday, August 21st, exercising their First Amendment rights by protesting their discontent with Mayor Bryan Nelson’s decision to move public comments to the end of the August 7th City Council meeting and turn off the live feed so they could not be heard. Because...
Tohopekaliga Tigers Trending Upward In Coach Paradiso’s Third Season at the Helm
When he took over the Tohopekaliga football program prior to the 2022 season, former Lake Nona Head Coach Anthony Paradiso knew there would be no quick fixes. He was taking over a 2-8 team featuring average talent, no direction, and low morale. Although immediate improvement took place in year one...
Central Florida man accused of soliciting a minor
APOPKA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Thursday that 23-year-old Isai Arias of Apopka was arrested and charged with solicitation of a minor and transmission of harmful material. According to FDLE, Arias was using social messaging apps to solicit sexually explicit content from minors by asking...
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