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Hollywood stars gather for an all-winners celebration at the American Film Institute Awards
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New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
Read full article: New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freezeNew York’s attorney general has sued the Trump administration for halting two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes.
Judge blocks Trump's elections order in lawsuit by vote-by-mail states Oregon and Washington
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump's elections order in lawsuit by vote-by-mail states Oregon and WashingtonA federal judge on Friday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing most of his executive order on elections against the vote-by-mail states Washington and Oregon, in the latest blow to Trump’s efforts to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote and to require that all ballots be received by Election Day.
‘It’s not free:’ Venezuelans in Central Florida living in limbo as they watch situation at home
Read full article: ‘It’s not free:’ Venezuelans in Central Florida living in limbo as they watch situation at homeIn the wake of the United States’ ouster of the now former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump’s administration officials have suggested it is safe for Venezuelans living in exile to return to their home country. One man we talked to says while Maduro is no longer in power, his regime still is.
Construction project means dangerous walk to Seminole County school, parents say
Read full article: Construction project means dangerous walk to Seminole County school, parents sayOngoing construction along Oxford Road near English Estates Elementary School in Seminole County has parents concerned about student safety as children navigate blocked and damaged sidewalks during their daily walks to school.
Volusia family waits 3 years for Hurricane Ian home demolition funds from FEMA
Read full article: Volusia family waits 3 years for Hurricane Ian home demolition funds from FEMAThe Chiarizzi family in Volusia County has been waiting three years for help to demolish their hurricane-damaged home — a house they can no longer live in. But the application is still in FEMA's hands, along with dozens of other Florida cases.
Florida woman says toes were amputated due to spider bites, sues apartment management: report
Read full article: Florida woman says toes were amputated due to spider bites, sues apartment management: reportA woman is suing her apartment management after she says spider bites led to the amputation of two of her toes.
‘Outdated bureaucracy:’ New bill streamlines Florida’s motor vehicle agency, moves FHP oversight
Read full article: ‘Outdated bureaucracy:’ New bill streamlines Florida’s motor vehicle agency, moves FHP oversightTwo Florida lawmakers say the agency overseeing the state’s driver’s licenses, license plates, and the Florida Highway Patrol is a mess, and something needs to change.
Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacements
Read full article: Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacementsLast month, News 6 reported on an Apopka family that lost tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed their insurance check but never replaced their roof.
Dollars and Sense: Can 50-year mortgages fix housing affordability... or make it worse?
Read full article: Dollars and Sense: Can 50-year mortgages fix housing affordability... or make it worse?About few weeks ago, President Donald Trump floated the idea on social media of 50-year mortgages, proposing loans that would stretch a homebuyer’s payments to half a century.
Elon Musk giveaway scheme steals $45,000 from Florida couple
Read full article: Elon Musk giveaway scheme steals $45,000 from Florida coupleSchemers are using deepfake videos of Tesla CEO Elon Musk to steal thousands from people online. For one Leesburg man we talked to, it all started in a Facebook group.
ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challenges
Read full article: ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challengesSettle or go bankrupt. Local businesses say those are their only options after they got hit with ADA lawsuits. Many businesses said they did not know they were violating the law, and it was hard to find the help to fix it.
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No election for Windermere as qualifying ends without opponents for new mayor, council member
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Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery
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‘It’s not free:’ Venezuelans in Central Florida living in limbo as they watch situation at home
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Head of FBI's New York field office to serve as co-deputy director after Bongino's departure
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Construction project means dangerous walk to Seminole County school, parents say
Read full article: Construction project means dangerous walk to Seminole County school, parents sayOngoing construction along Oxford Road near English Estates Elementary School in Seminole County has parents concerned about student safety as children navigate blocked and damaged sidewalks during their daily walks to school.
Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round
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Trump brushes off early posting of confidential jobs figures
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Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report
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Supreme Court will take up Cisco's bid to shut down lawsuit by Falun Gong
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Volusia family waits 3 years for Hurricane Ian home demolition funds from FEMA
Read full article: Volusia family waits 3 years for Hurricane Ian home demolition funds from FEMAThe Chiarizzi family in Volusia County has been waiting three years for help to demolish their hurricane-damaged home — a house they can no longer live in. But the application is still in FEMA's hands, along with dozens of other Florida cases.
Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest
Read full article: Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protestOpening statements began Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford students who overtook a university building during 2024 pro-Palestine protests.
Fractures are starting to show in Trump's GOP at the start of this election year
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Wife of Minnesota woman killed in ICE shooting: 'We had whistles. They had guns'
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Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders
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As tensions flare in Minnesota, Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes a crackdown on fraud
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Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million
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$157K, 231 illegal gambling machines seized in Lake County, sheriff’s office says
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Trash dumped on Winter Springs road after lithium-ion battery explodes in WastePro truck
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Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
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