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POLICE: Wanted man nabbed after standoff beneath Edgewater home attic
Read full article: POLICE: Wanted man nabbed after standoff beneath Edgewater home atticA wanted man was finally arrested after he barricaded himself in the attic of an Edgewater home on Tuesday night, according to the police department.
Handcuffed woman caught eating cocaine hidden inside her pants, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: Handcuffed woman caught eating cocaine hidden inside her pants, Florida sheriff saysAfter chucking a cinderblock through someone’s car, a handcuffed Palm Bay woman was caught eating cocaine that was concealed inside her pants, the sheriff said.
Investigation still active months after apparent frogman robs Disney Springs restaurant
Read full article: Investigation still active months after apparent frogman robs Disney Springs restaurantAn investigation is ongoing five months after a person wearing an apparent wetsuit robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs.
Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduate
Read full article: Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduateOn President's Day, a candidate for Florida governor promised a new requirement for high schoolers to graduate. And it involves answering a simple question.
Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vaping
Read full article: Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vapingIn an email to parents, the school principal wrote that the ongoing vaping problems on campus have sparked "environmental concerns in student restrooms."
Handcuffed woman who shot Marion deputy with hidden gun gets prison sentence
Read full article: Handcuffed woman who shot Marion deputy with hidden gun gets prison sentenceA woman who shot a Marion County deputy while handcuffed in a patrol car last year will now spend several decades behind bars, according to court records obtained by News 6.
VIDEO: Man caught trying to smash ex’s car near Publix, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: VIDEO: Man caught trying to smash ex’s car near Publix, Volusia sheriff saysDeputies released footage of the incident, which reveals that the man was actually smashing the SUV of an "innocent Publix employee."
Fake DCF agent tried to ‘remove’ 9-year-old from Florida home, sheriff says
Read full article: Fake DCF agent tried to ‘remove’ 9-year-old from Florida home, sheriff saysA Central Florida woman posed as a state employee while trying to "remove" a 9-year-old boy from his babysitter last week, the sheriff's office announced.
Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancy
Read full article: Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancyAfter a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to new court records obtained by News 6.
Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police say
Read full article: Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police sayA former city employee from Titusville was arrested after spending over $2,000 on a lawnmower, according to the police department.
Driver wanted after ramming deputy’s patrol car, running away in Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Driver wanted after ramming deputy’s patrol car, running away in Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says it’s looking for a Tesla driver accused of ramming a deputy’s patrol car and fleeing on foot after driving over spike strips and crashing.
Pickleball brawl: Couple faces charges in fight at Spruce Creek Country Club
Read full article: Pickleball brawl: Couple faces charges in fight at Spruce Creek Country ClubA Volusia County couple faces charges after allegedly getting into a fight with their pickleball opponents at a country club, according to the sheriff’s office.
Here’s why people are hanging illegal toilet seats off the coast of Florida
Read full article: Here’s why people are hanging illegal toilet seats off the coast of FloridaNear Plantation Key, you can expect to find a rather strange site. Sitting along both sides of a short channel are a bunch of toilet seats.
Explosives ‘stolen from the military’ cause scare in The Villages neighborhood
Read full article: Explosives ‘stolen from the military’ cause scare in The Villages neighborhoodDeputies evacuated homes in a neighborhood in The Villages on Tuesday after they responded to explosive devices at a residence, prompting a bomb‑squad response and a federal investigation.
‘What is eyesore?:’ Majesty Building off I-4 gets unexpected Jeopardy! moment
Read full article: ‘What is eyesore?:’ Majesty Building off I-4 gets unexpected Jeopardy! momentIn the category “Starts & Ends With The Same Vowel,” the $800 "Jeopardy!" clue reminded viewers nationwide of the towering Altamonte Springs landmark that has been stuck in construction limbo since 2001.
‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friend
Read full article: ‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friendAfter a 17-year-old was arrested over setting his friend on fire last month, more details have been revealed in a fundraiser for the victim and his family.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office unveils newest vehicle in its fleet — an ice cream truck. Here’s how it was purchased
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office unveils newest vehicle in its fleet — an ice cream truck. Here’s how it was purchasedThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office adds a very unique vehicle to its fleet.
Central Florida strip club, restaurant linked to Epstein, new records show
Read full article: Central Florida strip club, restaurant linked to Epstein, new records showAs part of the latest release of Epstein files, News 6 has uncovered an FBI report that links Epstein to a Central Florida strip club and biker gang.
‘Get in the lake!’ Video shows Marion County teen setting his friend on fire, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Get in the lake!’ Video shows Marion County teen setting his friend on fire, deputies sayNew footage released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office shows a 17-year-old setting his friend on fire with gasoline, according to investigators.
Olympic runner Sha’Carri Richardson pleads not guilty in super speeder case in Orange County
Read full article: Olympic runner Sha’Carri Richardson pleads not guilty in super speeder case in Orange CountyA world-renowned runner and Olympian pleaded not guilty Wednesday to excessive speeding in Orange County. Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last week after a deputy said she was going 104 mph in a 65 mph zone on State Road 429.
Florida cold blast helps remove over 5,000 invasive iguanas from ecosystems
Read full article: Florida cold blast helps remove over 5,000 invasive iguanas from ecosystemsThe most recent cold blast that sent Florida into freezing temperatures was good for at least one thing: helping get rid of thousands of invasive iguanas from our ecosystems.
US Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue mariners taking on water 450 miles from Daytona Beach
Read full article: US Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue mariners taking on water 450 miles from Daytona BeachThe U.S. Coast Guard said it coordinated with the crew of an oil tanker to save three people on a sailing vessel that was taking on water hundreds of miles from the Florida coast.
Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to ‘meet young female voters’
Read full article: Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to ‘meet young female voters’After grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.
Florida teen arrested after 130 mph motorcycle ride ends in fire on I-4, deputies say
Read full article: Florida teen arrested after 130 mph motorcycle ride ends in fire on I-4, deputies sayAfter fleeing a deputy, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said the 19-year-old's motorcycle later caught fire due to a malfunction, leading to charges including fleeing to elude, reckless driving, and speeding.
‘Get them out of our environment:’ Iguana expert collects reptiles during Florida cold snap
Read full article: ‘Get them out of our environment:’ Iguana expert collects reptiles during Florida cold snapA South Florida iguana expert gathered dozens of motionless reptiles Sunday morning as a cold snap swept through the region, causing temperatures to dip into the mid-30s. The cold-blooded iguanas fall from trees when chilled.
‘Good little deer:’ Deputies guide slippery‑footed animal out of Orange County home after surprise entry
Read full article: ‘Good little deer:’ Deputies guide slippery‑footed animal out of Orange County home after surprise entryDeputies were called to an Orange County home after a deer crashed through a living room window before ending up in the kitchen, struggling to gain footing on the home’s tile floor.