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Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nails
Read full article: Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nailsA Brevard County jury awarded over $14 million to a woman who ate ice cream contaminated with metal, according to law firm Alpizar Law.
‘Feared for their lives:’ Water gun sparks shooting scare near Denny’s restaurant in Cocoa Beach
Read full article: ‘Feared for their lives:’ Water gun sparks shooting scare near Denny’s restaurant in Cocoa BeachA 19-year-old was jailed this week after brandishing a water gun outside a Denny’s Restaurant in Cocoa Beach, according to the police department.
Body camera video shows Florida man’s arrest in Daytona Beach airport runway case
Read full article: Body camera video shows Florida man’s arrest in Daytona Beach airport runway caseNew video shows the moment Volusia County deputies reached a man accused of crashing his car through a fence at Daytona Beach International Airport and driving onto an active runway.
Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida deputy caught planting AirTags on ex and her daughter, sheriff saysThe sheriff's office announced that he was fired on Thursday after he was caught placing AirTags in cars belonging to his ex and her daughter.
Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s why
Read full article: Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s whyA Florida man who became known as “Lectern Guy” over his role in the Jan. 6 protest took to social media to denounce property tax cuts in the state — though perhaps not for the reason some might think.
Accused drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked plane
Read full article: Accused drunk driver plows onto runway at Daytona Beach airport, tries to get into locked planeA driver is in custody after he crashed he vehicle onto the airfield at Daytona Beach International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
SHERIFF: Florida woman claims conspiracy with country singers after selling other people’s homes
Read full article: SHERIFF: Florida woman claims conspiracy with country singers after selling other people’s homesDetectives said that she claimed to have opened the account for a friend, whom she believed to be Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line.
Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mail
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Florida police confronting woman accused of stealing mailA Central Florida woman was put behind bars after Holly Hill police said she was discovered stealing mail from dozens of people.
Florida man doing 101 mph in a 55-mph zone was trying to ‘avoid an animal,’ deputies say
Read full article: Florida man doing 101 mph in a 55-mph zone was trying to ‘avoid an animal,’ deputies sayAn alleged superspeeder claims he had to speed to avoid an animal in the road, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says.
‘Crappy plan:’ Man caught on camera stealing septic tank in Florida, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Crappy plan:’ Man caught on camera stealing septic tank in Florida, deputies sayAfter his first attempt failed, deputies said Alfio Nocifora returned with a rented U-Haul truck and successfully loaded the septic tank and about $2,500 worth of electrical pipe.
🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaques
Read full article: 🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaquesEvery day, Wild heads to Silver Springs State Park to find its infamous monkeys. After a long, mosquito-heavy search, the park’s rhesus macaques finally make an unforgettable entrance.
‘In the middle of the road:’ Florida man climbs into Amazon delivery van, drives off with driver inside
Read full article: ‘In the middle of the road:’ Florida man climbs into Amazon delivery van, drives off with driver insideAccording to an arrest affidavit, the Amazon driver stopped on Cepheus Court to make a delivery when Joseph Baldi yelled at the driver, then got into the van and drove while the driver chased and confronted him.
REPORT: Waffle House bans Florida governor candidate from all restaurants in the state
Read full article: REPORT: Waffle House bans Florida governor candidate from all restaurants in the stateAmid the campaign for Florida governor, one candidate announced he has now been banned from every Waffle House restaurant in the state.
‘NOT an excuse:’ Orlando super speeder caught at 136 mph over her upset stomach
Read full article: ‘NOT an excuse:’ Orlando super speeder caught at 136 mph over her upset stomachA driver was placed in handcuffs last month after she was caught speeding due to an upset stomach, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Ex-Astatula town clerk accused of buying up public cemetery plots for fraction of price
Read full article: Ex-Astatula town clerk accused of buying up public cemetery plots for fraction of priceA former town clerk is facing a felony charge for grand theft after she’s accused of buying cemetery plots from the city-owned cemetery at a fraction of the price.
From cobras to kangaroos, here is a list of strange Florida animal runaways
Read full article: From cobras to kangaroos, here is a list of strange Florida animal runawaysAn Orange County toucan sighting has revived memories of some of Florida’s strangest escaped animals, including a king cobra found under a dryer.
‘Very scary incident:’ Central Florida woman escapes handcuffs, grabs officer’s gun
Read full article: ‘Very scary incident:’ Central Florida woman escapes handcuffs, grabs officer’s gunA Winter Haven woman is facing plenty of charges after she escaped a patrol car and tried to remove an officer’s firearm on Monday, according to the police department.
‘I have a bomb in my bag:’ JetBlue evacuates Florida flight over upset passenger
Read full article: ‘I have a bomb in my bag:’ JetBlue evacuates Florida flight over upset passengerA New York man was arrested over the weekend after he told airline staff that he was carrying a bomb on board a Florida flight, according to deputies.
New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditions
Read full article: New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditionsA new bill heading through the state Legislature will allow drivers to use license plate frames after major confusion erupted over another law last year.