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Flagler County Sheriff's Office recovers missing St. Johns County juvenile during Dec. 31 traffic stop. Driver Darnell Hairston, a registered sex offender, flees and resists arrest; teen passenger Junior Bishop sparks high-speed chase, crashing into patrol vehicle. Two deputies injured.
Videos circulating online appear to show a large boulder rolling briefly along a track and then leaving its intended course; it bounces forward onto the stage area before making contact with a performer.
Florida's minimum wage rises to $15 per hour on September 30, 2026 — the final step in Amendment 2's voter-approved plan. Currently $14 (as of late 2025), explore the full increase timeline, impacts on workers and employers, and annual inflation adjustments starting in 2027.
A devastating RV crash in Marion County, Florida, amid dense fog killed 5-year-old Christopher “Tucker” Sandlin from Ohio and a newborn baby delivered after the pregnant driver was critically injured. The motorhome carrying 15 people overturned after being struck by an SUV. Details from Florida Highway Patrol.
A new Florida House bill, the Health Care Medical Freedom Act, prohibits health care providers from discriminating against patients based on vaccination status. It amends the Patient’s Bill of Rights to ensure impartial access to medical care and aligns with efforts to reduce school vaccine mandates.
FWC has released the results of the 2025 black bear hunt, which implemented new regulations aimed at sustainable wildlife management.
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse after alleging that he suffered severe bodily injury when a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered while he was using it.
Volusia County is reminding residents about the rules surrounding fireworks on the beach to celebrate the new year.
Aflac's June 2025 data breach exposed personal info of 22.65 million people, including Social Security numbers, health details, and claims. Company contained attack quickly, no ransomware or fraud detected, and offers 24 months of free identity protection.
Polk County Sheriff's Office investigates murder-suicide in Highland City, Lakeland, where Jason Kenney, 47, allegedly shot his wife and stepdaughter after an argument over an NFL game on Dec. 22, 2025, before taking his own life. 13-year-old survivor in critical condition.
