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Man found hiding inside AC system to avoid arrest, Flagler County deputies say

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

A man attempted to avoid arrest by hiding inside an air-conditioning system, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said they went to a home in Bunnell to…

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Brush fire forces evacuations and road blocks in Flagler County, deputies say

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Old Dixie Highway has been shut down between Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1 due to an active brush fire on Wednesday.Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies are currently…

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Two adults, one child rescued from capsizing boat off the coast of Flagler Beach

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Two adults and one child are okay after being rescued from a boat in the process of capsizing off the coast of Flagler Beach.The Flagler Beach Fire Department…

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Judge denies bond in Flagler County child kidnapping case

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

A judge on Sunday denied bond for a registered sex offender accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and holding him for several days in Flagler County, authorities said.Darnell…

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11-year-old rescued during Flagler County traffic stop says he was kidnapped

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

A traffic stop in Flagler County on Dec 31. led to the rescue of a missing 11-year-old boy and the arrest of registered sex offender Darnell Hairston. Once…

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Cold weather shelters open in Tampa Bay, Central Florida

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

With cold conditions forecast this week in some Bay Area and Central Florida counties, officials have announced the opening of shelters at the locations below. Be sure to…

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Catching up with Floridians whose stories inspired us in 2025

December 23, 2025December 24, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — As we get closer to the end of the year, we look back at a year that brought happy times for some, but major struggles for…

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Tour some spooky Halloween Homes around Central Florida and Tampa Bay

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The Halloween season is here, and lots of homes are decked out with all sorts of spine-chilling decorations. Spectrum News got the chance to check out some of…

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Man arrested over sea turtle eggs, drugs in Flagler County

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 · US News

A man in the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility is facing charges related to drugs and sea turtle eggs. Flagler County deputies say Wesley Winters, 53, was…

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Fugitive Kermit Booth extradited to Florida after decade-long investigation,authorities say

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025 · US News

A 72-year-old fugitive accused of sexually assaulting a child under 12 has been extradited to Florida after a decade-long investigation, according to Flagler County authorities. Kermit Booth, who…

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Union County High instructor, bus driver awarded $50K as Florida Teacher of Year

July 18, 2025August 24, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. — Mark Harrison, an economics and American government teacher at Union County High School who also serves as a school bus driver there, won the Florida…

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Early voting turnout numbers across Central Florida

Early voting turnout numbers across Central Florida

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

By Spectrum News Staff Florida UPDATED 12:00 AM ET Nov. 04, 2024 PUBLISHED 10:39 AM ET Oct. 22, 2024 PUBLISHED 10:39 AM EDT Oct. 22, 2024 Spectrum News…

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FHP: 3 people in custody after multi-county police chase ends near UCF campus

FHP: 3 people in custody after multi-county police chase ends near UCF campus

October 25, 2024October 26, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Three suspects were taken into custody after a multi-county chase that ended at an apartment parking garage near UCF on Friday.UCF student Dom Batista shared videos with WESH…

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COUNTY BY COUNTY: What Central Florida can expect from Milton

COUNTY BY COUNTY: What Central Florida can expect from Milton

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — Hurricane Milton is expected to approach from the southwest Wednesday, potentially making landfall somewhere close to Tampa Bay or Sarasota late Wednesday night. Our worst impacts…

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Applications for Federal Assistance open after Hurricane Milton

Applications for Federal Assistance open after Hurricane Milton

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

FLORIDA — Applications for Federal Financial Assistance are now open. If your home or business has been damaged by Hurricane Milton, you are now able to apply for help…

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Orlando International Airport to cease operations on Wednesday due to Milton

Orlando International Airport to cease operations on Wednesday due to Milton

October 7, 2024October 8, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Milton is expected to bring wind and rain to Central Florida and that will likely cause delays and cancellations at area airports. Orlando International…

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Where to find gas for Milton preps

Where to find gas for Milton preps

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

Many Floridians are preparing for Milton, and soon many will be searching for gas as the storm gets closer. With the GasBuddy Outage Tracker, drivers can search for gas…

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Stay Storm-Ready With SB Tree Service: Your Trusted Neighbor for Hurricane Season Tree Care in Volusia and Flagler

Stay Storm-Ready With SB Tree Service: Your Trusted Neighbor for Hurricane Season Tree Care in Volusia and Flagler

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024 · Government

Prepare Your Property for Hurricane Season with Expert Tree Care from SB Tree Service—Safeguarding Homes in Volusia and Flagler Counties from Storm Damage. ORMOND BEACH, Fla., August 21,…

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WHOA! Hurricane Debby creates 6-foot sand cliff on Flagler Beach

WHOA! Hurricane Debby creates 6-foot sand cliff on Flagler Beach

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – While Central Florida’s coast didn’t take a direct hit from Hurricane Debby, the storm surge and ocean were pretty rough. So much so that…

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DeSantis issues emergency declaration for 54 Florida counties

DeSantis issues emergency declaration for 54 Florida counties

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared an emergency in 54 counties Thursday ahead of a potential storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Counties affected by the…

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