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Parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are gearing up for several feet of snow, while parts of the South are getting ready for the coldest air in years. Through Friday, off of the Carolinas, a storm system will start to strengthen as it lifts north. Over the weekend, the storm is set to explode, potentially dropping more than two feet of snow in spots along the East Coast.

Keep the heat on in the house and don’t put those sweaters away yet — this weekend, we’ll see the coldest weather in Florida since 2018.

Officials say a teenager who was driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol crashed into another vehicle at “a high rate of speed,” killing six people in Palm Beach County.

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OCALA, Fla. — A man died after he was shot several times in Ocala, police said. Officers said they received a 911 call about shots fired near the 900 block of NW 6th Avenue around 11:20 p.m. Thursday. Police said they found Ferron Williams, 19, near the 600 block of Northwest 10th Street suffering from several gunshot wounds. Investigators said that before the shooting, Williams was sitting outside the front porch of an acquaintance’s residence to use the nearby Hardee’s public Wi-Fi. READ: 4 more bodies recovered after boat capsizes off Florida coast, 34 remain missingSee a map of the scene below.

Osceola County man claims $1,000 a week for life in multi-state drawing (Florida Lottery)OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — An Osceola County man won $1,000 a week for life after matching all 6 numbers in the multistate Cash4life drawing Jan 4. Read: Weather Alert Day: How soon we’ll see our 1st freeze in 4 yearsBruce Prehal, a 67-year-old of Harmony, Florida, purchased the winning ticket at the Winn-Dixie, located at 3318 Canoe Creek Road in Saint Cloud. See map of location below:Prehal chose to receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,000,000 instead of the weekly payments. The retailer that sold the winning ticket is also a winner and will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Read: New antibody treatment comes to CFL, but most aren’t eligibleCash4life is available in 10 states and offers two lifetime prizes, $1,000 a day for life and $1,000 a week for life.

Capsized Boat Florida U.S. Coast Guard Captain Jo-Ann Burdian, foreground, speaks along with Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge in Miami Anthony Salisbury, rear, during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Coast Guard Sector Miami in Miami Beach, Fla. The Coast Guard says it has found four more bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida, for a total of five bodies. Both the Coast Guard and Homeland Security say they are treating this as a human smuggling case. The Bahamas and nearby Turks and Caicos Islands have stepped up their anti-smuggling enforcement efforts in cooperation with the Coast Guard in recent years. The U.S. Coast Guard often repatriates people found at sea; it did so earlier this month when it sent back 119 Cuban migrants.

Little is known about the 40 people believed to have been aboard a boat that capsized and was found this week near the Florida coast with just one survivor.

Capsized Boat Florida U.S. Coast Guard Captain Jo-Ann Burdian speaks during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Coast Guard Sector Miami in Miami Beach, Fla. The Coast Guard says it has found four more bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida, for a total of five bodies. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — The Coast Guard said it suspended its rescue operations at sunset Thursday after announcing earlier that afternoon that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida. Coast Guard Capt. He told a good Samaritan and authorities that the boat capsized late Saturday after he and 39 others had set out for Florida from Bimini.

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As Central Florida braces for freezing temperatures this weekend, experts with Del-Air suggest homeowners turn on the heat sooner rather than later.

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Officials plan to suspend the search for survivors Thursday night after a ship capsized over the weekend off the Florida coast, throwing 40 people into the water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The person rescued Tuesday is so far the only known survivor after the boat capsized in inclement weather days earlier. Authorities believe the boat might have been part of a human smuggling operation. Officials said the boat that capsized hit inclement weather after leaving Bimini in the Bahamas on Saturday evening. Previously, Burdian said the lone survivor told authorities that no one on board was wearing a life jacket when the boat hit bad weather.

Capsized Boat-Florida Coast Guard Cutter Ibis' crew searching for people missing from a capsized boat off the coast of Florida, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. The Coast Guard searched through the night Wednesday for 39 people missing from a capsized boat after a solitary survivor was found clinging to the overturned hull. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP) (Uncredited)MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — The Coast Guard said Thursday that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida but would suspend its rescue operations at sunset if it doesn't receive any new information. Coast Guard Capt. He told a good Samaritan and authorities that the boat capsized late Saturday after he and 39 others had set out for Florida from Bimini.

Authorities have found a total of five bodies, leaving 34 missing. The Coast Guard says it will call off its active search for survivors at sunset Thursday if it doesn't receive any new information.

Authorities have stressed the difficulty of finding survivors in the turbulent waters of the Gulf Stream.

Capsized Boat-Florida Coast Guard Cutter Ibis' crew searching for people missing from a capsized boat off the coast of Florida, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. The Coast Guard searched through the night Wednesday for 39 people missing from a capsized boat after a solitary survivor was found clinging to the overturned hull. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP) (Uncredited)MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — The Coast Guard said Thursday that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida but that it would call off its active search for survivors at sunset if it doesn't receive any new information. “We don’t think it is likely that anyone else has survived,” Coast Guard Capt. Authorities said the overturned boat was about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of where it capsized.

The Coast Guard says it has suspended its rescue operations in the search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida.

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A Florida sheriff’s office has turned off public comments on its social media posts because too many people are reporting crimes there rather than calling 911 or submitting tips through the agency’s website.

The agency has some 300,000 followers on Facebook and about 131,000 on Twitter, in a county with 583,000 residents. In a Facebook post on Monday, Sheriff Chris Nocco said they will no longer allow public comment out of fear that the agency could miss “life-or-death" information. "Social media was not designed for that purpose," Sheriff Chris Nocco said the in the post. These posts drew overwhelming comments from people reporting crimes and leaving tips in social media threads. The sheriff also noted the “unfortunate growth in negative and hurtful comments, especially directed to runaways."

SeaWorld Orlando offered a sneak peek of Ice Breaker, its long-awaited roller coaster, during a preview event.

Central Florida is known for its warm beaches and sunny skies. But every once in a while, an arctic chill travels down the peninsula and overstays its welcome.

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket perched on launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set to launch an Italian surveillance satellite Friday evening.

A South Florida cook says he lived a nightmare recently when police mistook him for a fugitive with the same name, similar looks and almost the same birthday.

Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump held a news conference Thursday morning about a Titusville police shooting that left a 40-year-old man dead in December.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A crash involving a SunRail train and a van is under investigation, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said the crash happened just before 7 a.m. in Osceola County. The crash occurred on the tracks at Old Tampa Highway and Jack Calhoun Drive, troopers said. READ: Traffic alert: 8-car crash blocks lane on I-95 in Brevard CountySunRail trains are delayed between Kissimmee and Poinciana due to police assistance near the tracks. — SunRail (@RideSunRail) January 27, 2022It’s not known if anyone was injured in the crash.

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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers are investigating a multicar crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County. At about 6:45 a.m., eight cars were involved in a crash at mile marker 195 near Rockledge, troopers said. The Florida Highway Patrol said the left northbound lane is blocked. READ: Florida man wins $1M lottery prize: ‘I haven’t even told my wife yet’Check back and watch Eyewitness News for updates. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new version of Miya’s Law will be presented in Tallahassee on Thursday morning. Sheriff’s deputies found the body of Miya Marcano behind Tymberskan apartments last October. READ: Supporters fear changes diluting safety measures proposed in Miya’s LawIn the beginning, the law included mandatory national background checks for apartments’ staff and a key log for workers entering and leaving a home. The new version of the bill will only include a 24-hour key access policy with consent of the renter in emergencies or if that person isn’t there for a lengthy period of time. READ: Florida lawmakers, Miya Marcano’s family rally in favor of increasing renter safetyAs far as Marcano’s mother is concerned, the new bill isn’t enough.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The deadline for health care workers in Florida to get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose is here. The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate taking effect Thursday applies to employees at hospitals and other health care facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs. This comes after a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing the requirement for hospitals and other health care facilities receiving federal money. As a result, Florida dropped its appeal in a legal fight against the federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care workers. The American Health Care Administration said it won’t check for compliance.

Florida man wins $1M lottery prize: 'I haven't even told my wife yet' Plant City resident Joseph Bozeman, 36, bought a scratch-off ticket for the Florida Lottery's new 50X the Cash game during a recent stop at Walden Lake Food Mart. (Florida Lottery)PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Florida woman was in for the surprise of her life after her husband won a $1 million lottery prize. “I haven’t even told my wife yet,” Bozeman, who claimed an $820,000 lump-sum payment, said in a statement. 🚨 Joseph Bozeman of #PlantCity just claimed the FIRST $1 million top prize from the new 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game! 💰https://t.co/miLQzijcrB pic.twitter.com/J1O48feAxl — Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) January 25, 2022The convenience store also scored a $2,000 bonus for selling Bozeman his $5 ticket for the game, which launched Jan. 17, the lottery said.

You think its' been chilly in Central Florida? Just wait another couple of days.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A major cold front will move in Friday night. It will bring Central Florida its biggest chill in about 3 or 4 years. Thursday’s forecast will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of a passing shower. Cold temperatures could lead to iguanas following from trees in parts of FloridaFriday’s forecast will be similar, but the front will move in during the night. READ: Orange County Public Schools will no longer provide excused absences due to increased COVID-19 casesOn Saturday night, temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s across Central Florida.

The Federal Reserve plans to reverse pandemic-era policies to curb high inflation.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man and woman who tricked a 92-year-old woman into giving them more than a dozen gold rings. Then, the man asked the elderly woman to get him a glass of water. If you recognize the man and woman in this video, contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office at 407-836-4357. “It’s not OK to victimize our residents - especially the elderly or vulnerable,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Orange County deputies searching for couple who scammed elderly woman out of jewelry The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man and woman who tricked a 92-year-old woman into giving them more than a dozen gold rings.

Iguana Cold temperatures could lead to iguanas following from trees in parts of Florida (Nelli Parhomenko/Getty Images/iStockphoto)This weekend will see plenty of cold with a chance of reptile. Falling iguanas are possible this weekend in parts of Florida, especially Saturday night, Channel 9 meteorologist Brian Shields said. 🦎 Falling iguanas possible this weekend — especially Saturday night!🦎 pic.twitter.com/s2SGQDS8vW — Brian Shields, WFTV (@BrianWFTV) January 26, 2022READ: Coldest weather in years to arrive this weekend with wind chills in 20s, frostWhen temperatures dip below 40 degrees, iguanas can slow down or become immobile, Shields said. READ: Winter Park police chief resigns week after domestic violence arrestThough the iguanas fall from trees, they aren’t dead. Saturday and Sunday is expected to be in the 50s during the day, then drop to the low 30s at night.

AUBURNDALE, Fla. — The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Wednesday on a plane crash that killed a Polk County husband and wife in December. NTSB released Wednesday the preliminary report for its ongoing investigation of the Dec. 17, 2021, crash of a Lake LA-250 amphibious airplane in Auburndale, Florida. During the recovery of the wreckage, the NTSB report says bird feathers were found “wrapped around the fuel filler cap on the inside of the damaged and breached right wing fuel tank.”The feathers were later identified as those of a turkey vulture, according to the NTSB. The report also notes that a turkey vulture carcass was found floating on the lake’s surface near the wreckage debris field. Information included in a preliminary report could change before the final report is released.

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Nearly $10,000 worth of gold chains were stolen from an Ocala jewelry store, according to police.

States have different processes for redrawing legislative maps after the last census. Florida's state legislature is working on redistricting as the state has become more racially and ethnically diverse. Fentrice Driskell, who represents the 63rd district in Florida's House of Representatives, joins CBS News to discuss the redistricting efforts.

Orange County Public Schools announced the district will no longer be able to provide excused absences if parents keep their child home due to concern of COVID-19 cases.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The people fighting for state-wide change following the murder of Valencia College student Miya Marcano are confused over proposed changes to a bill proposed in her name. A new version of Miya’s Law, which is pushing for greater tenant safety for renters, will be presented to a Florida House comittee on Wednesday morning. The new version is taking away key logs and mandatory background checks for employees that Miya’s family and supporters believe could’ve saved her life. READ: Miya’s Law unanimously passes first committee hearingRep. Robin Bartleman said the changes are part of the legislative process, and she doesn’t think people should lose hope just yet. Miya’s mom, Yma Scarbriel, believes there’s not a single part of Miya’s Law that can be taken out without putting renters at risk.

"Obviously they have got a lot of other problems, let's just be honest," DeSantis said of the Biden administration. "This has not been a great show over the last year."

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The Winter Park police chief who was arrested last week on domestic violence charges announced he is resigning from his position, city officials announced.

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Capsized Boat-Florida Coast Guard Cutter Ibis' crew searching for people missing from a capsized boat off the coast of Florida, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. The Coast Guard searched through the night Wednesday for 39 people missing from a capsized boat after a solitary survivor was found clinging to the overturned hull. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP) (Uncredited)ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — (AP) — The turbulent ocean waters around Florida can be treacherous even on a calm, sunny day. The Gulf Stream current curves around the tip of Florida, flows right next to Bimini, Bahamas — where the capsized boat apparently started its journey — and skirts the Florida coastline going north. The Coast Guard said Wednesday that it had searched an area the size of New Jersey, both by air and sea, for survivors of the capsized boat.

The turbulent ocean waters around Florida can be treacherous even on a calm, sunny day.

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AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Two men out fishing got a big surprise when they found a dead body at the end of their line. >> Read more trending newsThe two men were out fishing on Lake Stella in Auburndale, Florida, when they pulled up a man’s body, WFLA reported. One of the men called his father, who called the police after confirming it was a real body. Investigators said the body is a local resident who recently returned to the area, and was likely in the water for 24-48 hours, WTVT reported. The name of the victim was not released, because police are trying to find the victim’s next of kin, but police believe the man may have been homeless, WFLA reported.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the recent decision made to cancel state-run monoclonal sites at a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Miami.

Orange County is hosting a job fair to hire everyone from entry-level to experienced workers for roles in its utilities department.

Officials have dropped the trespassing charge filed against a Black community activist who was handcuffed prior to the start of a news conference held by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this month.

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Three Orlando police officers were taken to a hospital after exposure to a “substance," according to the department.

Space Force forecasters are expecting favorable conditions for the Thursday launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, this time flying with an Earth observation satellite.

A Titusville man who served as the primary caregiver of a disabled veteran was arrested and booked with felony charges including elderly neglect and exploitation, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

The migrants left the Bahamas on Saturday in what the Coast Guard suspects is a human smuggling operation. The Coast Guard were alerted Tuesday morning after the crew of a merchant vessel spotted the man sitting alone on the overturned hull of the 25-foot-long boat. The Coast Guard constantly patrols the waters around Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas. “Navigating the Florida straits, Windward and Mona Passages ... is extremely dangerous and can result in loss of life,” the Coast Guard said last weekend. Last July, the Coast Guard rescued 13 people after their boat capsized off of Key West as Tropical Storm Elsa approached.

Capsized Boat-Florida Coast Guard Cutter Ibis' crew searching for people missing from a capsized boat off the coast of Florida, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. The Coast Guard searched through the night Wednesday for 39 people missing from a capsized boat after a solitary survivor was found clinging to the overturned hull. The Coast Guard constantly patrols the waters around Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas. “Navigating the Florida straits, Windward and Mona Passages ... is extremely dangerous and can result in loss of life,” the Coast Guard said last weekend. Last July, the Coast Guard rescued 13 people after their boat capsized off of Key West as Tropical Storm Elsa approached.

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Coast Guard search Coast Guard Cutter Ibis' crew searching for 39 people off Fort Pierce Inlet, Florida on Jan. 25, 2022. A good Samaritan reported to Sector Miami watchstanders at 8 a.m. that he had rescued a man clinging to a capsized vessel approximately 45 miles east of Fort Pierce Inlet. (U.S. Coast Guard District 7)FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Officials continued Wednesday to search for survivors in waters off the coast of Florida after a boat believed to be carrying 40 people capsized Sunday near Fort Pierce, claiming at least one life. >> Related: US Coast Guard searching for 39 people after boat capsizes off Florida coast“The survivor was not wearing a life jacket and reported that no one else on board was wearing a life jacket,” Burdian said. “My deepest condolences go out to the families of anyone who might be missing in this case,” Burdian said.

Capsized Boat-Florida Coast Guard Cutter Ibis' crew searching for people missing from a capsized boat off the coast of Florida, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP) (Uncredited)MIAMI — (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday that its crews recovered one body and continue to search for 38 other people in the ocean off Florida days after their boat left the Bahamas in a suspected human smuggling attempt. The Coast Guard did not immediately describe the nationality of the survivor or the people lost at sea. “Navigating the Florida straits, Windward and Mona Passages ... is extremely dangerous and can result in loss of life,” the Coast Guard said last weekend. Last July, the Coast Guard rescued 13 people after their boat capsized off of Key West as Tropical Storm Elsa approached.

Crews on at least four ships and five aircraft already scanned a vast area off the coast of Florida.

Crews on at least four ships and five aircraft already scanned a vast area off the coast of Florida.

A law named and filed in the honor of a murdered Central Florida student has cleared its first hurdle in the State Senate.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Looking for a new vacation destination? Spirit Airlines announced it will offer nonstop routes from Salt Lake City International Airport to three airports, including Orlando International Airport. This spring is a great time to launch service to Salt Lake City, ‘The Crossroads of the West,’” said John Kirby, vice president of network planning. “We’re also excited to introduce our high-value travel proposition for our new Utah guests looking for convenient nonstop flights to some of the nation’s most popular leisure destinations.”Spirit said it will also offer flights to and from Salt Lake City from Las Vegas and Los Angeles airports. READ: Brightline begins running trains on new rail system, paving way to connect Central, South FloridaThe nonstop flights will start in May 2022.

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Capsized Boat Florida The U.S. Coast Guard ship Bernard C. Webber, leaves the coast guard base, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for 39 people after a good Samaritan rescued a man clinging to a boat off the coast of Florida. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) (Marta Lavandier)MIAMI — (AP) — The Coast Guard searched through the night Wednesday for 39 people missing from a capsized boat after a solitary survivor was found clinging to the overturned hull off the Florida coast. The Coast Guard did not immediately describe the nationality of the survivor or the people lost at sea. Last July, the Coast Guard rescued 13 people after their boat capsized off of Key West as Tropical Storm Elsa approached.

The U.S. government has launched a criminal investigation into whether a smuggling ring is behind a boat that capsized off Florida with 40 migrants onboard.

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Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a politician by profession, so he easily puts politics above all else, even when it concerns the fight against a virus that has killed 870,000 Americans, including 61,000 of his constituents.“Without a shred of clinical data to support its decision, the Biden Administration has revoked the emergency use authorization for lifesaving monoclonal antibody treatments,” DeSantis tweeted after the FDA’s Monday night

Cold weekend forecast Showers to be on and off through Wednesday, coldest air in four years arrives this weekend (wftv.com)ORLANDO, Fla. — The coldest weather in years will arrive this weekend. On Wednesday night, we’ll see mostly cloudy conditions and temperatures in the 50s. READ: Melbourne woman charged with voter fraud, accused of casting ballot in son’s nameA big front will arrive Friday night with some showers with it. Saturday and Sunday night will be the coldest weather in about three or four years. READ: Confused by TikTok video, Florida woman drives to North Carolina looking for mountainsOn Sunday morning, it will be 32 degrees in Orlando.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Melbourne woman has been charged with voter fraud after investigators say she requested a mail-in ballot for her son before the 2020 election and cast it for him without his knowledge. After more questioning from investigators, Jack eventually admitted to opening, completing, signing, and sealing her son’s ballot before turning it in. Her arrest report says she tried to claim the ballot came automatically, but detectives were able to determine it had been requested via an e-mail address Jack used herself. READ: Miya’s Law unanimously passes first committee hearingShe was booked into the Brevard County jail Tuesday and has been released on $4,000 bond. According to the report, Jack’s son has since canceled his Florida voter registration.

Capsized boat off Florida coast The U.S. Coast Guard ship Bernard C. Webber, leaves the coast guard base, Monday, July 19, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for 39 people after a good Samaritan rescued a man clinging to a boat off the coast of Florida. pic.twitter.com/iGCJ7KRjXY — USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) January 25, 2022“Time is of the essence,” Coast Guard spokesman Jose Hernandez said in a prepared statement. Crews continued searching late Tuesday, with several aircraft scouring waters from the Bahamas to the Florida coast, but no other survivors or bodies have been located, USA Today reported. The Coast Guard patrols the waters around Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas, USA Today reported.

OCALA, Fla. — The Ocala Police department is investigating a crash that left one woman dead Tuesday afternoon. READ: Jury Duty scams making their way around Florida, here’s what to watch forPolice say the crash involved three vehicles. A 57-year-old woman involved in the crash was taken to a local hospital with traumatic injuries but she later died. Eastbound Lanes of Easy Street were blocked for hours from the Walmart to Southwest 24th Ave. while investigators worked to figure out what happened. The dog was last seen running towards the Panera Bread near the intersection of Easy Street and Cala Hills Drive.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Daytona Beach motel owner said he’s dealing with damage because of construction happening next door. The owner of the Sierra Suites said the walls are cracking, buildings are separating and floors are collapsing. “The stress has been terrible to be honest with you,” owner Richard Harman, Jr. said. Harman said when the construction company excavated a ditch on the property line in 2019, it unsettled the soil and caused buildings to shift. His front office is so bad the city of Daytona Beach has condemned it.

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The penny sales tax hike for transportation is back on the table in Orange County. Demings wants to increase the county’s current 6.5% sales tax by a penny to pay for transportation initiatives such as expanding Lynx, SunRail and more. The push was paused in 2020 because of the pandemic but on Tuesday the mayor and county commissioners held a work session to revisit the proposal. Read: Showers to be on and off through Wednesday, coldest air in four years arrives this weekend“It’s ultimately up to you. County commissioners have to vote to put this on the November ballot,” Demings said.

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The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for 39 people missing for several days after a boat believed to be used for human smuggling capsized off Florida’s coast en route from the Bahamas.