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Daytona Beach police seek ‘person of interest’ in deaths of couple found with...

A married couple was found dead and with their throats slashed Sunday, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department, which released video of a person of interest in the case on Tuesday.

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Dashcam shows Florida trooper hit car headed for Skyway Bridge full of 10K...

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is home and recovering after she used her vehicle to block a rogue driver that was speeding towards a pedestrian event taking place on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the...

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Florida lawmakers approve ‘don’t say gay’ bill; DeSantis expected to sign it

The Florida Senate gave final approval Tuesday to limiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, sending what critics call the “don’t say gay” bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Central Florida woman pays over $8 a gallon at a Cocoa gas pump: report

A Central Florida woman claims she was ripped off at Cocoa gas pump and paid $8 per gallon for regular gasoline, according to a local news outlet.

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After nationwide rise in catalytic converter thefts, Orlando cops on alert

With a nationwide increase of catalytic converter thefts, Orlando is on alert.

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Fatal motorcycle crash in Volusia leaves troopers with questions

A motorcycle rider died in a crash overnight on a Volusia County roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Mother arrested in death of 4-year-old at Kissimmee resort

The mother of a child found dead at the Star Island Resort in Kissimmee is now accused of killing her, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said.

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UCF’s Richard Lapchick is our Central Floridian of the Year

For most of his life, Richard Lapchick has been aware of the cruelty and hatred provoked by bigotry. Resisting it is a fight he's still up for.

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Disney: Magic Kingdom back in parade mode with return of ‘Festival of Fantasy’

Crowds turn out for return of 'Disney Festival of Fantasy' at Magic Kingdom.

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Hate groups decline as extremist ideas go mainstream, researchers say

Proud Boys membership grows even as fewer organized hate groups remain active.

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Chapek says Disney opposes ‘don’t say gay’ law, will meet with DeSantis

Disney DEO Bob Chapek told shareholders Wednesday the company quietly opposed Florida’s “don’t say gay” bill and that he would meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis about it.

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Man arrested in stabbing of 72-year-old Orlando hotel clerk during robbery,...

Orlando police arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a 73-year-old hotel clerk during a robbery last week.

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Florida lawmakers agree to 1-month gas tax break, right before governor’s...

Drivers in Florida could get some relief at the pump through a one-month $200 million gas tax break agreed to by state lawmakers Wednesday night.

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Storms inbound for Orlando before 40-degree cold front Saturday night

Thursday is forecast for another day of high heat and lots of rain ahead of this weekend’s cold front.

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Teen boy, woman killed in Titusville drive-by shooting, police say

A 17-year-old boy and a 25-year-old woman were killed in a home Wednesday night after a drive-by shooting, according to Titusville police.

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Man suspected in west Orange killing arrested in Boston, deputies say

A suspect authorities say is responsible for killing a man in the county’s west end last August was arrested, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday.

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Florida lawmakers approve DeSantis ‘anti-woke’ plan for schools, businesses

Florida lawmakers approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan Thursday to combat “woke” ideology in corporate trainings and school lessons. The legislation bans teaching that a person is “inherently racist,...

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Corcoran to step down as education commissioner in April

State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, a key ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis on issues such as student mask requirements and critical race theory, will step down at the end of April.

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Family of Orange County man killed by bus sues Mears, driver

Attorneys with Orlando law firm Morgan & Morgan filed a negligence lawsuit Wednesday against Mears and its bus driver.

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Florida Legislature agrees to $112.1B budget with millions for UCF and...

Florida lawmakers agreed to a $112.1 billion budget Thursday that includes 5.38% raises for state employees, a one-month gas tax break and the most funding for affordable housing programs in more than...

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