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In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remains
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Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
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Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
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Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
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Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict
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Central Florida lawyer linked to bizarre murder plot against singer Jack Avery
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Orange County approves new union contract with major pay raises for firefighters, paramedics
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Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we’ll never fix the mess’ without these 2 amendments
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‘Here we come!’ DeSantis reveals when Florida lawmakers may tackle property taxes
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These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problem
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Ghost guns in Florida: How untraceable weapons make it harder to solve crimes
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Staff member reprimanded after Hitler video shown during Osceola High School announcements
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Here is where the most mail was reported stolen in Central Florida
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Florida families caring for medically fragile children say system is failing them
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Video shows Orange County deputy running driver off road near Walt Disney World
Read full article: Video shows Orange County deputy running driver off road near Walt Disney WorldOn Tuesday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office told News 6 that this incident is under review by its Professional Standards Division.
‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts down
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Kissimmee pauses ethics complaint process amid ongoing investigations
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Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
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Central Florida lawyer linked to bizarre murder plot against singer Jack Avery
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Orange County approves new union contract with major pay raises for firefighters, paramedics
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Colorado's top court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors
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‘Improved significantly’: Sinkhole in Maitland stabilized after shutting down Wymore Road
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Deltona teens face burglary charges after viral TikTok door-kicking challenge
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Ex-Winter Park community leader arrested in child sex sting
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