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DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, sets special session for April

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the GOP Legislature’s congressional redistricting map Tuesday, making good his threats to reject the map because it does not eliminate a Black district in North Florida.

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ICON Park Free Fall victim Tyre Sampson was turned away from other rides,...

ICON Park free fall victim Tyre Sampson was turned away from other rides, cousin says.

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Disney: Hoop-Dee-Doo returns in June

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue returning after 2-year absence, Walt Disney World says

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Critics question why people shared ICON Park accident video on Twitter, other...

On Friday, a video depicting the death of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson at Orlando's ICON Park was posted all over social. Users commented with anger and confusion over how anyone could post such a...

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Victim injured in shootout between 2 vehicles in downtown Orlando

A victim was injured in downtown Orlando after a shootout unfolded between two shooters in separate vehicles.

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Central Florida’s heat cranks up, high danger of fire weather, weather...

Central Florida will be seeing high temperatures Wednesday, and a high chance of fire weather in the east part of the region, according to the National Weather Service.

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Daytona Beach couple with throats slashed during Bike Week ‘picked at...

A Volusia County grand jury handed down two counts of first-degree murder for an Orlando man accused of killing a married Daytona Beach couple during Bike Week.

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Anthony Todt trial jurors won’t hear about his mental health after Florida...

Jurors in the Anthony Todt trial will not hear about his mental state after his arrest in the 2020 killings of his family, a judge ruled.

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Clermont cheerleading coach molested ‘multiple victims’ since 2013, police say

The coach of an acclaimed Clermont cheerleading program was arrested after police found he molested “multiple victims” since 2013.

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AccuWeather predicts another busy hurricane season for 2022

After two years of alphabet-depleting hurricane seasons, 2022 looks to be more of the same, according to predictions from weather site AccuWeather.

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Body cam footage released in Daniel Knight’s killing by Winter Park officers...

The Winter Park Police Department released body camera video showing the moments leading up to the Feb. 19 killing of Daniel Knight.

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DeSantis signs law to scrutinize school books, limit school board terms

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill into a law that he said will “make sure parents have a seat at the table” when public schools decide what to stack in their libraries or use in classroom...

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Attorneys Ben Crump, Bob Hilliard to represent family of boy who fell off...

The family of the 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday will be represented by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump and personal injury attorney...

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90-degree temps heat up Central Florida, series of showers starts tonight

Temperatures are cranking up Thursday in Central Florida ahead of a series of showers predicted to fall over the area over the next several days.

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Motorcyclist critically injured in I-4 crash in Orange County

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after hitting a guardrail on Interstate 4 in Orange County on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Suspect arrested after deadly weekend shooting near Rock Lake

Noel Robenson has been arrested on murder charges following the shooting death of Estel Jean Baptiste.

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Adults accused of minor crimes can avoid arrest under new program in Orange,...

Adults who commit low-level crimes can now get a civil citation instead of being arrested under a pilot from State Attorney Monique Worrell.

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LGBTQ advocacy groups sue Florida seeking to stop ‘don’t say gay’ law

LGBTQ advocacy groups are seeking to block what they call the “don’t say gay” law from taking effect.

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Judge strikes down most of Florida’s 2021 election law, orders state to run...

A judge struck down most of Florida’s controversial 2021 election law ordered the state to not make any changes without approval.

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DeSantis calls for end to Disney’s ‘special privileges’ in Florida

DeSantis calls for ending Disney’s “special privileges” in Florida, saying its political sway is waning.

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