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Afghanistan's Taliban rulers detain two members of the UN political mission
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Over 100 arrested in Florida human trafficking, child predator sting, AG says
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Father questions FHP investigation after daughter killed in 2024 head-on crash
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Brazil Supreme Court upholds laws that led to downfall of Amazon soy moratorium
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Hands up! SeaWorld Orlando celebrates National Roller Coaster Day with 8-coaster challenge
Read full article: Hands up! SeaWorld Orlando celebrates National Roller Coaster Day with 8-coaster challengeThe park, known as Orlando’s roller coaster capital, is once again daring guests to take on The Ultimate Challenge: ride all eight coasters in a single day.
Hands up! SeaWorld Orlando celebrates National Roller Coaster Day with 8-coaster challenge
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Palm Bay police arrest 13-year-old after FBI receives ‘mass casualty’ tip
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Apopka to pause hirings for new positions temporarily amid budget concerns
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Michigan Avenue safety upgrades coming to Osceola County after years of delays
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Family announces $92M lawsuit against Orlando police in death of 92-year-old
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Florida lawmaker pushes new ‘Dollar-for-Dollar’ Act. Here’s how it works
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Here’s how many times alligators have attacked people in Florida
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $905 million ahead of tonight’s drawing, the largest of the year
Read full article: Powerball jackpot climbs to $905 million ahead of tonight’s drawing, the largest of the yearTonight’s drawing will be the 43rd in a row in search of a winner, and its prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, according to the Multi State Lottery Association, which administers the game.
REPORT: Florida ranks among best states to live in. Here’s why it placed so high
Read full article: REPORT: Florida ranks among best states to live in. Here’s why it placed so highFlorida landed in the top 10 of WalletHub’s new list of the best states to live in the latest analysis that compared all 50 states across several metrics tied to livability.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Diarrhea-causing parasite flares up across Central Florida
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Ocala man billed $1,200 for packages he never ordered — all shipped to his own front door
Read full article: Ocala man billed $1,200 for packages he never ordered — all shipped to his own front doorA Central Florida man who ignored what he thought were junk shipping emails said boxes began showing up at his Ocala home - and he soon discovered about $1,200 in credit card charges for items he says he never ordered.
Orange County fire chief resigns over ‘inaccurate’ denial about new $61K vehicle
Read full article: Orange County fire chief resigns over ‘inaccurate’ denial about new $61K vehicleShortly before his resignation, Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios denied having a new vehicle — but records obtained by News 6 tell a different story.
Third-party passport sites are catching travelers off guard and cashing in
Read full article: Third-party passport sites are catching travelers off guard and cashing inA News 6 investigation found one Orlando woman paid $125 to a third-party website, only to receive the same PDF available for free on the official U.S. government site.
City of Melbourne settles lawsuit with 1990 child rape victim
Read full article: City of Melbourne settles lawsuit with 1990 child rape victimThe City of Melbourne has settled a negligence lawsuit filed by a woman who claims police botched an investigation into her 1990 rape when she was a child, News 6 has learned.
Central Florida man charged with forgery, fraud after News 6 investigation into sick, dying puppies
Read full article: Central Florida man charged with forgery, fraud after News 6 investigation into sick, dying puppiesA man is accused of altering and providing fake veterinary certificates for puppies he sold. Months after a News 6 investigation, that man is now facing charges.
Drunk driver sues Ormond Beach after officer attacked her during arrest
Read full article: Drunk driver sues Ormond Beach after officer attacked her during arrestA convicted drunk driver is suing the city of Ormond Beach and a former police officer after video from her December 2024 arrest captured the officer violently attacking her while she was handcuffed.
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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
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Palm Bay police arrest 13-year-old after FBI receives ‘mass casualty’ tip
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Apopka to pause hirings for new positions temporarily amid budget concerns
Read full article: Apopka to pause hirings for new positions temporarily amid budget concernsThe City of Apopka is hitting pause on hiring for vacant city positions, at least for a few months, while officials review city needs and responsibilities. This also comes amid concerns about hiring and the possibility of raising property taxes. The city released a public notice about the hiring freeze on Wednesday.
US government charges 11 people in scheme to obtain green cards through sham marriages
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Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration
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A Kansas town will pay $850K to end a reporter's lawsuit over a 2023 raid on her paper's offices
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Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show for NFL season opener in Australia
Read full article: Jonas Brothers to headline halftime show for NFL season opener in AustraliaThe Jonas Brothers will perform at halftime of the NFL’s season opener between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner
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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policyPresident Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy.
Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in broader criminal case against group
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US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
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Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests
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Everyone wants to 'tax the rich.' In New York City, it's getting complicated
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Pakistan says troops killed 10 militants and a car bomb killed 3 civilians in southwest province
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Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
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Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit 'intended target'
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Minnesota man who killed wife and daughter at a daycare may have killed another family member
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Music Review: Carly Simon's 'Comes in Waves' is a journey through love and loss
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Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change
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Michigan Avenue safety upgrades coming to Osceola County after years of delays
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David Crowley's razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor's race against Trump's pick
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says
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Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes
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Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
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The Latest: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave at the month’s end
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Family announces $92M lawsuit against Orlando police in death of 92-year-old
Read full article: Family announces $92M lawsuit against Orlando police in death of 92-year-oldThe family of a 92-year-old woman killed in a crash with an Orlando Police Department patrol vehicle has formally announced the filing of a $92 million lawsuit on Wednesday.