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Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
Microsoft outage still causing major disruptions for travelers at Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. — Three days after a Microsoft outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, significant disruptions continue, particularly impacting operations at Orlando International Airport and Delta Airlines. The outage has left many travelers stranded and frustrated. Beneria Turnipseed, a Delta Airline traveler from Atlanta,...
Sarah Boone crafts 'inmate seeks attorney' ad
Sarah Boone will need to find her own defense attorney if she does not want to solely represent herself in her second-degree murder trial connected to the Feb. 2020 death of her boyfriend at their Winter Park apartment – and she's crafted her own employment ad.
Florida Man Arrested in 1999 Murder of Girlfriend Thanks to DNA Advancements
A 73-year-old Florida man has been arrested in connection with the brutal 1999 murder of his longtime girlfriend, Sherry Holtz, after advancements in DNA testing provided new evidence in the cold case. On December 4, 1999, a pedestrian discovered Holtz’s body in a wooded area behind an AAMCO transmission shop...
Three Arrested in Shooting after Purse Theft in Central Florida
Three Central Florida suspects were arrested this month in the city of Deltona following a shooting in DeLand stemming from a theft of a purse. A woman realized her purse was stolen from her car at Taylor Place Apartments in DeLand. Around 1pm, she got a notification that her stolen credit card was used at Checker’s in DeLand, so she drove there with two others to confront the suspects.
Health Spotlight | Doctor gives tips to recognize and avoid hearing hazards
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. About 37.5 million Americans 18 and older report experiencing some difficulty hearing, and 1 out of 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 in the United States has hearing loss. How are we hurting our […]
Gators grab 2025 five-star wideout Vernell Brown III, out of Jones High School
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Billy Napier’s 45th birthday is a memorable one as he nets another top ten in-state wideout, Vernell Brown III from Jones High School in Orlando, FL. On Sunday, during a live video on the On3 Recruiting YouTube page, Brown picked Florida over Ohio State, Miami,...
News Around the State of Florida
This Wednesday, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) will host a “Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair” in Orlando, at the Hilton Altamonte Springs. The event is open to the public, and various DFS experts will be there to assist attendees and educate them on available resources. Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate, Tasha Carter, will also be on hand to help insurance policyholders who are dealing with a challenging claims process. Insurance consumers can learn more about ways to reduce their premiums through the My Safe Florida Home program, and Workers’ Compensation professionals will be there to help small businesses navigate any issues they may have. The Department will also have an Unclaimed Property Portal available to assist Floridians in collecting any unclaimed cash they are entitled to.
Deadly hit-and-run in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The body of a 71-year-old man from Ocklawaha, Florida, was located along the south shoulder of County Road 25 after being struck by an unknown vehicle late Monday evening. The vehicle that hit him was traveling east on County Road 25 and the pedestrian was...
Barney Lamar Gentry IV
Barney Lamar Gentry IV. A loving Husband, Father, Son and Brother. Rusty devoted most of his time to family and to the community. He was an all around guy with a heart of gold!. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Renee. Sons, Travis Gentry and Nick Davis....
NASA’s Curiosity rover makes shocking discovery on Mars: 'It shouldn’t be there'
ORLANDO, Fla. - NASA is sharing details about its shocking recent discovery on Mars. On May 30, NASA's Curiosity rover uncovered yellow sulfur crystals on the Red Planet, something scientists said was the first time sulfur of that nature has been found on that planet, NASA said in a news release.
Lady Lake commissioners want to skip scrutiny at ballot box
On Sunday, July 21, there was an article in The Villages Daily Sun indicating that the Commissioners of Lady Lake had unanimously approved a referendum to increase their terms from two years to four years. This would allow the referendum to appear on the November Ballot 2024. Interestingly, as part of that proposal, some existing commissioners would benefit from a one-year extension of their term without standing for re-election. Not bad, considering when they ran it was for a two-year term but they get a 50% increase in term and wages without a chance for the voters to say NO! I question any elected official who believes they should have the ability to benefit from legislation affecting them personally without standing for re-election first. In other words, no one should benefit from this referendum passing without first having to stand for re-election!
Elderly man dead after hit-and-run in Ocklawaha
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal traffic crash that happened on State Road 26 near Jonesville. Troopers said someone found a 71-year-old man’s body lying in the road on 441-A Eastbound just before 10 p.m. Monday night. They said he was hit by a driver who left the scene.
What’s the difference between a sinkhole and a ground depression?
Some residents in Lake County have no idea when they will be able to come home – if at all – after ground depression opened underneath their house. It happened late Saturday night on Compass Rose Lane in Groveland.
Coco Locos Tiki Bar Grand Opening: A Splash of Fun and Frozen Drinks by Lake Eustis!
The grand opening and ribbon cutting of Coco Locos Tiki Bar was a success last Thursday as dozens of frozen drink fans cozied up to the outdoor bar, just across the parking lot from Lake Eustis Bar and Grille. The outdoor Tiki themed bar seats around twenty and has plenty...
Florida's Cassie Carli Law aims for safer, less risky custody exchanges
ORLANDO, Fla. — Named for a mother who was allegedly kidnapped and killed by her child's father during a child custody exchange, Florida's Cassie Carli Law went into effect this month as part of an effort to make similar exchanges safer for parents. The Cassie Carli law requires county...
Orlando Weather Midday Forecast: July 22, 2024
Hot, humid, and hazy Monday is underway in Central Florida. This afternoon, highs will be a few degrees above normal region wide, topping out around the mid 90s for inland areas and low 90s along the coast. Some isolated to scattered afternoon showers and storms are also on the way for our Monday, with best chances taking place in areas along and west of I-4.
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