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Victim in firehouse hazing incident reaches settlement with Marion County

A man who was beaten and waterboarded while filling in at Marion County Fire Rescue’s "Friendship Station" in December 2025 just reached a plea deal with the county. Kayne Stuart was working at Marion County Fire' Station 21 last December when four firefighters took part in beating him with his own...

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'He wanted my heart': Orlando Uber driver recovering from stabbing attack

The suspect is set to face a judge for pre-trial detention hearing as his sister raises concerns about his mental health.

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Giants running back Cam Skattebo is ready to play football and take a break from backflips

Cam Skattebo is all systems go at practice. His signature celebration is on hiatus.Skattebo declared himself nearly fully healthy at New York Giants training camp, nine months removed from his gruesome right ankle and leg injury. But after getting into some hot water with the organization for doing...

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Father granted final wish to walk daughter down the aisle

A dying father's final wish came true when Oklahoma hospital workers brought his daughter's wedding to him.

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Arrest affidavit details released in deadly shooting of 17-year-old Orange County girl

An Orange County teenager has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the death of 17-year-old Skyler Bradford, who was fatally shot last week.According to an arrest affidavit, Orange County deputies responded around 4:55 p.m. on July 29 to an apartment in the 5500 block of Old...

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Cause of death revealed after worker dies on the job at Orlando International Airport

An autopsy report has finally been released after a Delta Air Lines staff member died while on the job at Orlando International Airport back in May.Months later, the Medical Examiner’s report shows the worker — identified as Daniel Maldonado, 49 — died from “multiple blunt impact injuries,” and his...

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Dept. of Corrections offering up to $6,000 in hiring and retention bonuses to recruit new officers

Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City is one of the Florida prisons where correctional officers could be eligible for $5,000 retention bonuses. (Photo from Florida Dept. of Corrections website)A month after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that would have provided tens of millions of...

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Pilot ejected as Marine Corps F-35B crashes near San Diego

A Marine Corps F-35B crashed near Miramar Air Base in San Diego, and the pilot ejected before being taken to a medical facility.

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