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More heavy rain forecast over Central Florida Wednesday

Wednesday’s weather is another round of heavy rain, but that pattern of daily, afternoon moisture should change by this weekend.

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2 victims shot in Ocala Mall Tuesday night; authorities say danger is cleared

A boy and a woman were shot Tuesday evening in an Ocala mall parking lot, according to authorities.

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Orange-Osceola state attorney to let cops appeal inclusion on list of...

Central Florida cops identified as having questionable credibility can now appeal to be removed from that list under a new policy.

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Disney posts sample prices for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser stays, other...

Disney World shares more information about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, including sample room rates ,for the immersive experience under construction near Hollywood Studios.

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NOAA revises hurricane forecast, predicts more storms

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season was on track to outpace 2020 before quieting down the last couple of weeks, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration still sees the signs for more storms.

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DeSantis, hospital leaders stress COVID treatments, vaccine protection

Florida hospitals are open and have promising treatments for those who contract and detect the COVID-19 virus early, Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a discussion with hospital executives Wednesday, his...

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7 dogs rescued from Orange County house fire, 2 in critical condition

Firefighters saw smoke billowing out of the house on the 12700 block of Tanja King Boulevard in Avalon Park while arriving around 4 p.m. Wednesday, the agency said.

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Hurricane center watching new tropical wave over central Atlantic, awaiting...

A new tropical wave emerged Wednesday morning in the mid Atlantic with a push in the direction the United States, but forecasters are also keeping an eye on a wave, with increased developmental odds,...

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Florida close to worst COVID-19 week ever with over 110,000 infections

Florida nearly matched its worst week ever for reported positive COVID-19 cases as well as a significant jump in reported deaths in the last week, according to the state Department of Health.

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64-year-old man killed in 13th hit-and-run crash in of the year in Orange

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead Wednesday night in Orange County.

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1 dead in shooting near downtown Leesburg home, police say

A 34-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a home near downtown Leesburg Wednesday night, according to city police.

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Proud Boys leader married to Orange deputy pleads not guilty in Capitol riot...

An Orlando-area Proud Boys leader married to an Orange County deputy pleaded not guilty to charges in the U.S. Capitol riot.

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‘He will never be forgotten’: Longtime Orange deputy dies of COVID-19

Deputy First Class Craig Seijos, 54, served at Central Florida’s largest law enforcement agency for almost three decades.

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Tropical wave bumped up to 70% chance of becoming next tropical depression or...

The National Hurricane Center improved the odds of a newly formed tropical wave to a 70% chance of becoming the next tropical depression or storm of the season. Meanwhile, meteorologists are watching a...

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Low to mid 90s heat Friday in Central Florida with thunderstorms rolling into...

Get ready for some more heat Friday and a return of thunderstorms in the evening over Orlando.

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2 hurt in drive-by shooting near Mall at Millenia

Two men were shot and injured Thursday night while attending a candlelight vigil near the Mall at Millenia.

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Motorcyclist killed in Orange Avenue crash, Orlando police say

A motorcyclist died Friday morning after two motorcycles collided on North Orange Avenue, shutting down part of the street, Orlando police said.

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Osceola deputy charged with battery for punching man handcuffed to hospital bed

Dirio Sinclair, an Osceola County deputy sheriff who punched a handcuffed hospital patient in May has been charged with battery.

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Florida gambling deal with Seminole sports betting passes federal review

The U.S. Department of the Interior took no action after a 45-day review, which under federal rules means the 30-year gambling agreement is considered to have received approval.

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DeSantis school mask mandate ban deadly to students with disabilities,...

Parents of 15 children filed a federal lawsuit Friday challenging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in schools

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