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SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford police investigators arrested Da’raveius Smith, 16, on a count of attempted homicide murder first-degree premeditated and three other major felonies in connection with the shooting that student an older student at Seminole High School to the hospital with three gunshot wounds.

SANFORD, Fla. -- Just before noon today, school resource officers were advised there was a gun on campus at Seminole High School and moments later were informed by students of gunshots fired leading to one student being shot three times.

Counting 'em Down: For better or for worse, this is the Headline Surfer countdown of the 2021's Top 100 biggest news stories of Central Florida along the tourism-driven stretch of Interstate 4 (Orlando Attractions and east to I-95 & the World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona). Each recap segment is posted with its own headline, culminating with the unveiling of No.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- An elderly Daytona Beach resident passed away back in late August shortly after his vehicle was found in a retention pond inside the LPGA International subdivision.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has tested positive for COVID-19.

On Monday, Jan. 17, we will reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King, who, with his brave supporters, stood in strong opposition to racial discrimination, as well as the wrongful and unequal treatment of people who differed in national origin and religious beliefs.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Let's face it: Anything in life worth pursuing takes everything we've got. 

Sometimes at our own peril.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- It's all about the celebration of the life and death of Dr. Martin Lurther King, Jr. on this truly American holiday weekend and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and city dignitaries hope that Y'all will be a part of the festivities.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A fleeing driver with a 4-year-old boy and a trafficking amount of fentanyl, meth, and other drugs in his car was tracked down and arrested after abandoning the vehicle in favor of trying to hide in a vacant house Thursday night.

DELAND, Fla. -- A dog whose human owner stabbed her in the side before leaving her at home in DeLand and threatening suicide in Ormond Beach was recovered by Volusia sheriff’s deputies and Volusia County Animal Services officers, who took her in for treatment and put her on the road to recovery.