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Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms
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1 dead in 7-vehicle crash near Ocoee intersection, police say
Read full article: 1 dead in 7-vehicle crash near Ocoee intersection, police sayThe crash happened along Clarke Road near A.D. Mims around 11 p.m. At least seven vehicles were involved in the chain-reaction collision, and at least one person died, Ocoee police said.
This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data shows
Read full article: This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data showsOne major Florida metro has now eclipsed New York City in terms of its cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
‘NOT what people voted for...!’ Florida Gov. DeSantis calls out new federal bill
Read full article: ‘NOT what people voted for...!’ Florida Gov. DeSantis calls out new federal billThis week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to call out legislation that’s being considered by federal lawmakers.
Faced with neighbor backlash, OCPS to hold public meeting on Isle of Catalina housing project
Read full article: Faced with neighbor backlash, OCPS to hold public meeting on Isle of Catalina housing projectOrange County Public Schools will host a community meeting Thursday July 23rd to hear neighbors' concerns about a proposed affordable housing development intended to help teachers and other OCPS employees.
Osceola County launches online portal for fire protection rating letters
Read full article: Osceola County launches online portal for fire protection rating lettersOsceola County has launched a self-service Fire Protection Rating Letter Portal that allows residents, property owners, and insurance professionals in unincorporated Osceola County to instantly generate official ISO fire protection classification letters online — potentially unlocking lower insurance premiums.
Orlando to install automated speed cameras in more than 20 school zones starting next month
Read full article: Orlando to install automated speed cameras in more than 20 school zones starting next monthThe first phase is set to begin next month, and city leaders say the goal is to reduce crashes and injuries by slowing drivers down in areas where children walk, bike and play.
Wimbledon champion returns to Central Florida
Read full article: Wimbledon champion returns to Central FloridaOrlando teenager Jordan Lee won the Wimbledon Boys' Singles Championship at the All England Club on July 12. He is back home in Central Florida, training for his next tournaments. Sports Director Jamie Seh caught up with Jordan at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona.
This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data shows
Read full article: This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data showsOne major Florida metro has now eclipsed New York City in terms of its cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
‘Biggest jigsaw puzzle in history:’ This is Florida’s most ancient building
Read full article: ‘Biggest jigsaw puzzle in history:’ This is Florida’s most ancient buildingFlorida has plenty of historic structures for tourists to visit. But it turns out that this one is even older than the Sunshine State itself.
‘Maximize your happiness:’ New ranking reveals Florida’s most miserable city
Read full article: ‘Maximize your happiness:’ New ranking reveals Florida’s most miserable cityThe latest ranking of America's happiest cities has been revealed - and it shows which area of Florida is struggling the most.
Latest tax holiday kicks off in Florida. Here’s the full list of what to buy
Read full article: Latest tax holiday kicks off in Florida. Here’s the full list of what to buyOver 100 new laws took effect this month, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.
Inside Seminole County’s vote-by-mail count: New system will audit every ballot
Read full article: Inside Seminole County’s vote-by-mail count: New system will audit every ballotWith Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just over a month away, real vote-by-mail ballots are already coming back to Seminole County.
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.
140+ captive animals have escaped in Florida since 2022. Here’s what state records reveal
Read full article: 140+ captive animals have escaped in Florida since 2022. Here’s what state records revealKangaroos, monkeys, giant lizards, snakes and a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros are among more than 140 animals that escaped from captivity in Florida since 2022, state wildlife records obtained by News 6 reveal.
Family plans to sue Orlando Police after 92-year-old dies in crash with patrol vehicle
Read full article: Family plans to sue Orlando Police after 92-year-old dies in crash with patrol vehicleThe family of a 92-year-old woman killed in a crash with an Orlando Police Department patrol vehicle said it is planning to file a $92 million lawsuit against the agency and other defendants.
Sanford police say missing driveway tied to Nigeria-based scam, homeowner was not intended target
Read full article: Sanford police say missing driveway tied to Nigeria-based scam, homeowner was not intended targetSanford police say a driveway ripped up at a woman’s home earlier this year was part of an alleged scam tied to someone in Nigeria - and the homeowner was not the intended victim. It's an update to a story News 6 Investigator Erika Briguglio told you about.
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This Florida metro is now more expensive than NYC, new data shows
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‘NOT what people voted for...!’ Florida Gov. DeSantis calls out new federal bill
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Faced with neighbor backlash, OCPS to hold public meeting on Isle of Catalina housing project
Read full article: Faced with neighbor backlash, OCPS to hold public meeting on Isle of Catalina housing projectOrange County Public Schools will host a community meeting Thursday July 23rd to hear neighbors' concerns about a proposed affordable housing development intended to help teachers and other OCPS employees.
Osceola County launches online portal for fire protection rating letters
Read full article: Osceola County launches online portal for fire protection rating lettersOsceola County has launched a self-service Fire Protection Rating Letter Portal that allows residents, property owners, and insurance professionals in unincorporated Osceola County to instantly generate official ISO fire protection classification letters online — potentially unlocking lower insurance premiums.
Lebanon's prime minister tours shattered southern village, calls for Israeli military withdrawal
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Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast
Read full article: Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf CoastCommunities on the U.S. Gulf Coast distributed sandbags and closed beaches before Tropical Storm Bertha brings flooding and wind from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders
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Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
Read full article: Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle EastPresident Donald Trump plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members recently killed in the Middle East.
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
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Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
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Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case
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From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan
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Mamdani says NYC can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
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Orlando to install automated speed cameras in more than 20 school zones starting next month
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Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
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Wimbledon champion returns to Central Florida
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Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs
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OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
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Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
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Central Florida Forecast: Drier air brings lower rain chances and hotter temperatures through the week
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Cape Canaveral faces $4M budget deficit; sheriff’s office to investigate
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President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
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‘I f***** up:’ Wrong-way driver jailed in Florida DUI arrest, deputies say
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2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river
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