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AI chatbot firm settles lawsuit after Florida teen’s suicide

AI chatbot firm settles lawsuit after Florida teen’s suicide

The mother of Sewell Setzer, a Florida teen who committed suicide while conversing with an AI chatbot, has reached a settlement with the company behind the bot.

January 08, 2026 at 8:28 am EST

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Florida lawmakers weigh in

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Florida lawmakers weigh in

January 08, 2026 at 7:50 am EST

Central Florida warms up before weekend cool-down

Central Florida warms up before weekend cool-down

January 08, 2026 at 7:42 am EST

Ocala resident randomly shot to death while gardening, police say

Ocala resident randomly shot to death while gardening, police say

January 08, 2026 at 7:10 am EST

Questions mount after Concorde Estates Board cancels meeting amid $900,000 spending controversy

Questions mount after Concorde Estates Board cancels meeting amid $900,000 spending controversy

January 07, 2026 at 10:54 pm EST

Anti-ICE rally in Orlando held after Minneapolis shooting

Anti-ICE rally in Orlando held after Minneapolis shooting

January 07, 2026 at 10:46 pm EST

8-year-old dirt bike rider seriously injured in collision with car in Altamonte Springs

8-year-old dirt bike rider seriously injured in collision with car in Altamonte Springs

January 07, 2026 at 9:52 pm EST

Eustis man charged with attempted kidnapping gets bond; police seek possible other victims

Eustis man charged with attempted kidnapping gets bond; police seek possible other victims

January 07, 2026 at 8:59 pm EST

“Renewed Hope:” New sheriff re-examines cold case 4-years after woman’s disappearance

“Renewed Hope:” New sheriff re-examines cold case 4-years after woman’s disappearance

January 07, 2026 at 6:05 pm EST

Congress boosts NASA budget to $24.4B, rejecting Trump’s deep cuts

Congress boosts NASA budget to $24.4B, rejecting Trump’s deep cuts

January 07, 2026 at 5:50 pm EST

New scholarship guarantees free college or training for Jones High graduates

SEE VIDEO: ICE agent shoots and kills woman during immigration operation

Man arrested for ‘random’ homicide in Ocala

Bicyclist critically injured in hit-and-run crash in Orange County, suspect arrested

Fake $50 bills scam hits Lake Mary small businesses—suspects caught on camera

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

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

Deputies searching for suspects after Amazon driver’s car taken

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

HCA Florida launches free nurse hotline as flu cases rise statewide

Video shows takedown of suspected retail thief in Port Orange

Thousands of runners prepare for Disney Marathon Weekend

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

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

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

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

Police: Woman robs Chick-fil-A, then uses stolen money to gamble at casino

Glenn Hall, ironman Hall of Fame goaltender known as ‘Mr. Goalie,’ dies at 94

Minneapolis shooting: Who was Renee Good?

2 killed, 6 injured in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City

SAG Awards nominees announced