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Palm Bay considering new property tax hike to fund police, fire as city falls behind
PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay is falling behind in public safety, so city leaders are considering a new property tax hike for homeowners. The new fees would help fund police and fire departments across the city. FOX 35 spoke with homeowners who say public safety is essential, but they’re...
Flight Attendant Helps Deliver Baby the Size of Her Hand in Airplane Bathroom
Watch: Kourtney Kardashian recalls birth of baby son Rocky!. One Florida mom is thinking back to one of the most stressful moments of her life. Shakeria Sullivan was seven months pregnant while on a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Orlando on January 16, 2022 to be closer to her mother. However, the trip took a turn for the now 29-year-old when she started to experience contractions.
Biketoberfest Rally in Daytona Beach
In less than 90 days, motorcycle enthusiasts will gather in the Daytona Beach area and Volusia County for the annual Biketoberfest rally. The 32nd edition takes place between October 17-20. The four-day motorcycle rally attracts riding enthusiasts from across the country for live music, bike shows, racing at Daytona International...
Leesburg High’s Liam Henderson Among Best Football Kickers In Florida
Leesburg High’s Liam Henderson is not just a good kicker; he is a great kicker. While some high schools struggle to find kickers who can come through in clutch situations, Leesburg has no such issue. Henderson is possibly one of the best kickers in Central Florida. His secret lies...
Teen arrested in shooting after bullet strikes woman’s vehicle
A teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting after a bullet struck a woman’s car. Demarein Jerome Sanders, 18, of Coleman, was arrested on multiple charges after a firearm was discharged at about 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 400 block of York Street, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Orlando Weather: High humidity levels with showers and storms possible Saturday afternoon
Hot, humid and stormy weather is on the way for this weekend across Central Florida. Afternoon highs today will be hot, once again. Plan for temperatures to peak in the mid-90s for inland areas and closer to the low 90s near the coast. With the high humidity levels on the way, heat indices will be back in the 103°-108° range. This afternoon will also bring increasing chances of showers and storms. Best chances of storms today will take shape along the I-4 corridor and points south and east. These will be slow moving storms, which will provide heavy rainfall and frequent lightning. Storm chances slowly wind down near the 10-11pm hours.
Slow down: Leesburg soon might have cameras monitoring those school speed zones
The Leesburg City Commission is mulling a proposed Article VII ordinance, "School Zone Speed Enforcement," Chapter 21, "providing for purpose, intent and definitions" of establishing a school zone speed enforcement program and authorizing the use of speed detection systems within the city. In other words: Speed-enforcement cameras may be installed at school zones. The...
Villa owner unresponsive after complaint lodged about weeds
A villa owner has been unresponsive after a complaint was lodged about weeds at the property in The Villages. The home at 2428 Southern Oak St. in the Southern Oaks Villas in the Village of Lynnhaven was the subject of a public hearing Friday morning before the Community Development District 5 Board of Supervisors at SeaBreeze Recreation Center.
Workshop on nature journaling at Fort King this weekend
Children are invited to participate in a Fort King Youth Summer Workshop this weekend where they will learn about nature journaling. The workshop will take place on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fort King National Historic Landmark, which is located at 3925 E Fort King St. in Ocala.
DUI suspect in golf cart leads cop on wild chase in The Villages
A drunk driving suspect in a golf cart led law enforcement on a wild chase down County Road 466 in The Villages. Christopher Scott Esdale, 21, who lives at 2367 Unity Terrace in the Village of Hadley, was driving a red golf cart at 1 a.m. Friday taking up both lanes of traffic on County Road 466 near the Morse family compound.
Fighting for Faith: Ocala city council votes unanimously to continue lawsuit over prayer vigil
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The City of Ocala isn’t backing down from a court battle over a prayer vigil held a decade ago. This week, the Ocala City Council consulted with an attorney from the American Center for Law and Justice regarding the legal matter of Rojas versus the City of Ocala.
Construction of new EMS station in Ocala nearing completion
Marion County officials will open a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station in southwest Ocala soon, with construction of the facility nearing completion less than one year after it began. On Friday, Marion County Fire Rescue provided a brief update on the progress of construction on the new Ocala EMS...
Pair arrested in incident involving intoxicated nude juvenile female
A man and a woman were arrested after an incident involving an intoxicated nude juvenile female in Lady Lake. Officers were called in the wee hours Tuesday to a home in the 400 block of Caroline Avenue to a report of two people attempting to break into a home, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. The pair originally had been invited into the home, but were kicked out due to a fight. They attempted to force re-entry to the home after they were kicked out.
Unmatched Wisdom Remains Undefeated With Curlin Win
Two years ago, Unmatched Wisdom sold for $25,000 at the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Six months later, Klaravich Stables went to $450,000 for the son of Cairo Prince at the Ocala Breeders' March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training. And in winning the $135,000 listed Curlin Stakes at Saratoga Race...
Ocala woman allegedly threatens to ‘shoot up’ ex-spouse’s home
A 21-year-old Ocala woman was arrested after she allegedly wielded a gun and threatened to “shoot up” her former spouse’s home. On June 17, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a local residence in reference to a domestic disturbance between former spouses. Two victims had informed MCSO that the ex-wife of one of the victims, identified as Keyrra Leigh Jenkins, had shown up at their home and threatened them with a firearm, according to the arrest report.
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Man who robbed Florida pharmacy and restaurant arrested after pointing gun at deputy, officials say
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Vermont man accused of robbing a Central Florida pharmacy and restaurant was arrested in Jacksonville after he allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy, officials said. The 37-year-old man identified as Brenton Paquin, who is also a person of interest in a Vermont murder, robbed a...
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