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Troopers respond to deadly crash in Kissimmee

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Reward offered in search for suspect in brutal Paramore sexual assault

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Sunny and warm weekend ahead in Central Florida

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Palm Bay votes to strip Councilman Chandler Langevin of some powers after controversial remarks

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One dead after shed fire in Osceola County

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Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

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California extradition ordered for Florida suspect in massive Palisades Fire

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Arrest made in 2020 double homicide in Orange County

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Orlando Magic host annual Hispanic Impact Summit

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Troopers respond to deadly crash in Kissimmee

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Reward offered in search for suspect in brutal Paramore sexual assault

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Sunny and warm weekend ahead in Central Florida

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$1.59 billion dollar expressway project targets traffic on Narcoosee Road

Palm Bay votes to strip Councilman Chandler Langevin of some powers after controversial remarks

Palm Bay votes to strip Councilman Chandler Langevin of some powers after controversial remarks

19 honorary badges revoked by interim Osceola County sheriff

19 honorary badges revoked by interim Osceola County sheriff

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California extradition ordered for Florida suspect in massive Palisades Fire

Arrest made in 2020 double homicide in Orange County

Arrest made in 2020 double homicide in Orange County

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Hundreds of people rescued from Alaska coastal villages after typhoon remnants flood region

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Lay’s rebrands its chips, reminding people that they come from potatoes

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19 honorary badges revoked by interim Osceola County sheriff

19 honorary badges revoked by interim Osceola County sheriff

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Bill over medical malpractice returns to Florida Legislature

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Orlando police union seeks more money for special teams as property tax reform looms

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Video shows bystander killed in Orlando police chase was pinned under officer’s car for 15 minutes

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Orlando, Orange County leaders aiming to avoid property tax cuts

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State revokes license for local car dealership

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‘Feels like a cruel joke’: Woman threatened with collections over wheelchair

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‘They offered me $100′: Local homeowner battling home warranty company

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Customer claims Orlando car dealership didn’t pay off trade-in, ruined his credit

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Local family’s truck cloned and registered out of state

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