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Apollo Beach teen killed in DUI crash; community raises over $100K for her scholarship

Apollo Beach teen killed in DUI crash; community raises over $100K for her scholarship

16-year-old Alexa “Lexi” Jewel Ringo was killed in a tragic DUI crash in Apollo Beach on Dec. 26, 2025. Driver Dominic Frye, 21, charged with DUI manslaughter. Community GoFundMe surpasses $100K to fund scholarship honoring her dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

January 07, 2026 at 3:57 pm EST

Crews begin pumping sand for 5.5-mile coastal berm restoration project in New Smyrna Beach

Crews begin pumping sand for 5.5-mile coastal berm restoration project in New Smyrna Beach

January 07, 2026 at 3:24 pm EST

Deputies searching for suspects after Amazon driver’s car taken

Deputies searching for suspects after Amazon driver’s car taken

January 07, 2026 at 1:24 pm EST

Registered Florida sex offender accused of stealing and using debit card from blind woman

Registered Florida sex offender accused of stealing and using debit card from blind woman

January 07, 2026 at 12:52 pm EST

HCA Florida launches free nurse hotline as flu cases rise statewide

HCA Florida launches free nurse hotline as flu cases rise statewide

January 07, 2026 at 12:10 pm EST

Video shows takedown of suspected retail thief in Port Orange

Video shows takedown of suspected retail thief in Port Orange

January 07, 2026 at 11:55 am EST

Thousands of runners prepare for Disney Marathon Weekend

Thousands of runners prepare for Disney Marathon Weekend

January 07, 2026 at 11:41 am EST

Police respond after threats prompt shelter-in-place order at Eau Gallie High School

Police respond after threats prompt shelter-in-place order at Eau Gallie High School

January 07, 2026 at 11:21 am EST

This popular Central Florida beach is cracking down on e-bikes, scooters

This popular Central Florida beach is cracking down on e-bikes, scooters

January 07, 2026 at 11:04 am EST

Making a Splash: Young diver secures blessed cross in Tarpon Springs

Making a Splash: Young diver secures blessed cross in Tarpon Springs

January 07, 2026 at 10:30 am EST

Can you help? Deputies seek tips on woman last seen in Poinciana

Florida Democrats challenge DeSantis’ emergency orders on immigration

Residents on edge after hundreds of safety issues surface at Altamonte Springs apartments

Dolphin calf found stranded on New Smyrna Beach

Apopka mayor sues political rival, claims she’s ineligible for election

Florida manatee deaths surge in 2025 with more than 600 found dead

Man offered Eustis teen $300, grabbed her arm in attempted kidnapping, police say

Orlando Halloween mass shooting suspect seeks new public defender

SR 417 reopens after morning crash near Oviedo

Warm and sunny Wednesday in Central Florida

Governor DeSantis floats Florida prosecuting Maduro, but how realistic is it?

New Florida bill proposes stricter voter ID rules and citizenship verification markings

Top 10 issues to watch in Florida’s 2026 legislative session

Cape View Elementary faces possible closure

Eustis man arrested after teen reports attempted abduction caught on camera

Orange County’s Venezuelan population doubles; Community grapples with uncertainty

Eatonville’s 100-acre property comes closer to being owned by the Dr. Phillips Foundation

Judge shoots down SeaWorld duck ‘knockout’ lawsuit

Leesburg city commissioners announce the mayor for 2026

20-year-old killed, one seriously injured in high-speed fiery crash

SAG Awards nominees announced

Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman’s divorce approved

Shooting involving ICE agent in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown; one dead

Nick Reiner hearing delayed; defense attorney steps down

Girl Scout Cookie season starts; new cookie added to lineup