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WEATHER ALERT

2 rip current statements in effect for Duval, Coastal, Inland and Nassau, Coastal, Inland Regions

CENTRAL FLORIDA


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Florida task force assigned to pick location of Black History museum says their process ‘should be respected’

Read full article: Florida task force assigned to pick location of Black History museum says their process ‘should be respected’

The future home of Florida’s first state-funded Black History museum is once again up for debate, even though a task force that met for nearly a year recommended St. Augustine as the location.

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Shedeur Sanders is still on NFL draft boards after QB-needy teams pass on him in 1st round

Read full article: Shedeur Sanders is still on NFL draft boards after QB-needy teams pass on him in 1st round

Shedeur Sanders is still on the board.

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Gov. DeSantis allocates $541M to accelerate I-75 expansion project in Central Florida

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis allocates $541M to accelerate I-75 expansion project in Central Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning in Central Florida.

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‘An industry in need of help’: Citrus growers ask lawmakers for help as production continues to drop

Read full article: ‘An industry in need of help’: Citrus growers ask lawmakers for help as production continues to drop

Citrus growers called on lawmakers Tuesday to continue providing research and advertising money to help an industry that has seen production drop more than 90% in less than three decades.

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Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson

Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson

My hot dog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hot dog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.

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Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Read full article: Florida State hires Nebraska's Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Florida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska.

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Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says

Read full article: Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says

Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator.

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UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M

Read full article: UCF opens season with court-storming 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M

Darius Johnson scored 24 points and assisted on a go-ahead slam dunk with less than a minute remaining to lead UCF to a 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M.

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Man accused in Jacksonville hit-and-run death of 15-year-old on I-95 arrested in Orlando

Read full article: Man accused in Jacksonville hit-and-run death of 15-year-old on I-95 arrested in Orlando

A man who is accused in a Jacksonville hit-and-run crash that killed a 15-year-old on Interstate 95 early this month was arrested in Central Florida.

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CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round

Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round

Oregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tree falls onto moving car in Florida during Hurricane Milton

Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Tree falls onto moving car in Florida during Hurricane Milton

A DeLand police officer captured video of a driver escaping injury Wednesday when a tree fell on top of a vehicle hours before Hurricane Milton was to make landfall in Florida, WKMG reported on Wednesday.

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Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

Read full article: Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they prepared for heavy wind, rain, and storm surges.

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Gov. DeSantis urges residents to prepare as Florida could see large-scale evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis urges residents to prepare as Florida could see large-scale evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton

Milton has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as Florida gears up for what could be its biggest evacuation in seven years.

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Shedeur Sanders throws for 290 yards, 3 TDs to lead improved Colorado to 48-21 rout of UCF

Read full article: Shedeur Sanders throws for 290 yards, 3 TDs to lead improved Colorado to 48-21 rout of UCF

Shedeur Sanders threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns to help Colorado match its victory total for all of last season with a 48-21 rout of UCF.

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A break in the rainy pattern is ahead

Read full article: A break in the rainy pattern is ahead

The sun shines brighter today, and little rain is in the forecast.

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Weekend rain remains, storms persist Sunday

Read full article: Weekend rain remains, storms persist Sunday

Gloomy days ahead

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Florida homeowners need to be careful about persistent roofing scams, CFO says

Read full article: Florida homeowners need to be careful about persistent roofing scams, CFO says

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is issuing a warning to homeowners about ongoing roofing scams that are costing property owners thousands of dollars each year.

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Florida braces for flooding from a possible tropical storm

Read full article: Florida braces for flooding from a possible tropical storm

A storm system brewing over Cuba on Friday could bring torrential rain and flooding to the Florida peninsula this weekend.

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Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums

Read full article: Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums

All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.

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Do you have a Sasquatch encounter story to tell? Head to Ocala for the Great Florida Bigfoot Convention

Read full article: Do you have a Sasquatch encounter story to tell? Head to Ocala for the Great Florida Bigfoot Convention

The Great Florida Bigfoot Convention will be held on June 8 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

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Gov. DeSantis, Florida surgeon general hold news conference in Sanford

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, Florida surgeon general hold news conference in Sanford

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday morning is set to hold a news conference in Central Florida.

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Florida emergency flight brings home 21 more Americans escaping crisis in Haiti

Read full article: Florida emergency flight brings home 21 more Americans escaping crisis in Haiti

A second flight with Americans fleeing the ongoing political crisis and violence in Haiti landed in Central Florida Saturday night, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

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No. 1 Houston tops UCF 67-59 to clinch at least a share of Big 12 title in 1st season in conference

Read full article: No. 1 Houston tops UCF 67-59 to clinch at least a share of Big 12 title in 1st season in conference

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Gov. DeSantis says Florida manatee population rebounding after years of increased deaths

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says Florida manatee population rebounding after years of increased deaths

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced the manatee population in Florida appears to be on the rebound.

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San Jose State close to hiring former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, AP sources say

Read full article: San Jose State close to hiring former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo, AP sources say

Two people with direct knowledge of the negotiations tell The Associated Press that San Jose State is working to finalize a deal with former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as head coach.

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SpaceX launches doubleheader of Falcon Heavy, Falcon 9 rockets from Florida

Read full article: SpaceX launches doubleheader of Falcon Heavy, Falcon 9 rockets from Florida

SpaceX announced it will attempt to launch two rockets from Florida’s Space Coast on Thursday evening.

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King, Haynes help Georgia Tech overcome 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in Gasparilla Bowl

Read full article: King, Haynes help Georgia Tech overcome 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in Gasparilla Bowl

Haynes King threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Georgia Tech rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl.

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WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during traffic stop in Florida, accused of marijuana possession

Read full article: WWE wrestler Liv Morgan arrested during traffic stop in Florida, accused of marijuana possession

Gionna Daddio, better known as WWE wrestler “Liv Morgan” with over 2 million followers on Instagram, was arrested on Thursday in Central Florida and accused of felony marijuana possession.

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First look: SEC unveils 2024 schedules for teams as Texas, Oklahoma join league

Read full article: First look: SEC unveils 2024 schedules for teams as Texas, Oklahoma join league

The SEC released schedules for its teams in 2024, with a first look where newcomers Oklahoma and Texas land on the schedules.

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Skydiver dies in hard landing on front lawn of Central Florida home

Read full article: Skydiver dies in hard landing on front lawn of Central Florida home

A skydiver died Saturday in a hard landing in a neighborhood near a Central Florida airpark, WKMG reported.

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White supremacist groups could be planning weekend march somewhere in Florida, ADL warns

Read full article: White supremacist groups could be planning weekend march somewhere in Florida, ADL warns

The Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism issued a warning Friday as online chatter indicates antisemitic, white supremacist groups may be planning a march somewhere in Florida this weekend.

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DeSantis appointee Michael Sasso resigns from Disney district board

Read full article: DeSantis appointee Michael Sasso resigns from Disney district board

Michael Sasso has resigned from his position as vice chair of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, News 6 has confirmed.

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6 Floridians accused of trafficking drugs from West Coast to Central Florida

Read full article: 6 Floridians accused of trafficking drugs from West Coast to Central Florida

Several Floridians were arrested and indicted in a year-long drug trafficking investigation called “Operation Ice Man,” according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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Some things to consider when making hurricane evacuation plans

Read full article: Some things to consider when making hurricane evacuation plans

One of the biggest topics if you live along the coast or in low lying areas is preparing an evacuation plan. But there are some key things to think about before evacuating.

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Storms move offshore, more storms possible early Sunday morning

Read full article: Storms move offshore, more storms possible early Sunday morning

Tornado Watch in effect for multiple Florida counties until 10 PM

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Holy Hail! Viewers capture hail downpour in Florida, Georgia

Read full article: Holy Hail! Viewers capture hail downpour in Florida, Georgia

Severe hail pummeled portions of Central Florida Tuesday evening, damaging windows, fences and even pool screens and lanais.

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Tyre Sampson remembered 1 year after fatal plunge from Orlando FreeFall

Read full article: Tyre Sampson remembered 1 year after fatal plunge from Orlando FreeFall

An event Friday morning was held to remember Tyre Sampson, the teenager who died last year when he fell off an attraction at Orlando’s ICON Park, News4JAX sister station WKMG ClickOrlando reports.

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Homeowners fed up with property insurance rates continuously sky-rocketing

Read full article: Homeowners fed up with property insurance rates continuously sky-rocketing

Dozens of Florida homeowners insured by Citizens Property Insurance are complaining about the abrupt price hike in their property insurance.

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DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attack

Read full article: DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attack

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings last week of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman.

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Suspect in Florida TV crew attack faces more murder charges

Read full article: Suspect in Florida TV crew attack faces more murder charges

A 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman.

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Here’s a Florida farm that attracts tons of visitors, thanks to this drool-worthy shortcake

Read full article: Here’s a Florida farm that attracts tons of visitors, thanks to this drool-worthy shortcake

Visitors from around the world come to the market for the strawberry shortcake.

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‘A gut punch’: Father of TV reporter killed in Virginia reacts to Orlando shooting spree

Read full article: ‘A gut punch’: Father of TV reporter killed in Virginia reacts to Orlando shooting spree

As the country mourns the deaths of three people killed in a shooting spree near Orlando, including a TV news reporter, the father of another reporter killed on the job years back calls the violence “a gut punch.”

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White House criticizes Florida gun proposals in wake of deadly Central Florida shooting spree

Read full article: White House criticizes Florida gun proposals in wake of deadly Central Florida shooting spree

In the wake of a deadly shooting spree that left a woman, a 9-year-old and a television reporter dead in Central Florida, the Biden administration is criticizing Florida lawmakers for working to relax state gun laws.

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‘Talented, electric’ 24-year-old journalist ‘had a future,’ media colleagues say after deadly attack that also killed 9-year-old

Read full article: ‘Talented, electric’ 24-year-old journalist ‘had a future,’ media colleagues say after deadly attack that also killed 9-year-old

Journalist Dylan Lyons was one of five people shot Wednesday in the attack that also killed a 9-year-old girl and left her mother and a photojournalist critically injured.

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9-year-old girl, TV reporter fatally shot in Central Florida neighborhood, sheriff says

Read full article: 9-year-old girl, TV reporter fatally shot in Central Florida neighborhood, sheriff says

Three people are dead after shootings Wednesday, including a 9-year-old girl, and a television journalist who was in a Central Florida neighborhood reporting on a homicide that had occurred earlier in the day, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.

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Florida scientists ask people to watch out for potentially invasive ‘Jesus lizard’ that can run across water

Read full article: Florida scientists ask people to watch out for potentially invasive ‘Jesus lizard’ that can run across water

Scientists from the University of Florida are asking people to be on the lookout for the brown basilisk, a nonnative lizard also known as the “Jesus lizard,” because the reptiles have the potential to become invasive in Florida.

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Florida mass shooting suspect killed during police pursuit

Read full article: Florida mass shooting suspect killed during police pursuit

A man suspected in a mass shooting in central Florida was fatally shot by a police officer following a long chase and a carjacking.

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New rules for Florida landlords, property managers to start Jan. 1

Read full article: New rules for Florida landlords, property managers to start Jan. 1

New rules for Florida landlords and property managers take effect next week as the new year begins.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Jaguars’ defense rests in ugly loss to Detroit

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Jaguars’ defense rests in ugly loss to Detroit

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Can Florida State snap losing streak to Florida?

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Can Florida State snap losing streak to Florida?

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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Clouds remain this evening with higher rain chances ahead

Read full article: Clouds remain this evening with higher rain chances ahead

It’s been a cloudy but dry start to the week with highs in the 60s. The clouds will remain this evening with temps falling into the upper 50s.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: UCF on track for regular season title after win at Tulane

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: UCF on track for regular season title after win at Tulane

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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Florida prepares as Nicole looms

Read full article: Florida prepares as Nicole looms

Nicole is expected to bring heavy wind, storm surge and flooding.

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Crist, DeSantis tell voters to show up to polls ahead of approaching storm

Read full article: Crist, DeSantis tell voters to show up to polls ahead of approaching storm

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday urged voters to show up to the polls on Election Day as a strong storm bears down on the state. DeSantis is facing a challenge from former governor and current Democrat Charlie Crist.

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Gov. DeSantis, Charlie Crist make campaign stops in Northeast Florida ahead of election

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, Charlie Crist make campaign stops in Northeast Florida ahead of election

Charlie Crist, the democratic candidate for governor visited a Jacksonville nonprofit, and Governor DeSantis rallied voters in Clay County Friday to campaign for the midterm election.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Central Florida now carrying banner as state’s only ranked team

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Central Florida now carrying banner as state’s only ranked team

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this weekend.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Billy Napier at Florida?

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Billy Napier at Florida?

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend.

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Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his death

Read full article: Orlando FreeFall coming down after 14-year-old boy fell to his death

The Orlando thrill ride where a 14-year-old boy fell to his death earlier this year is being taken down, according to a statement from the attraction’s operator, News4JAX sister station WKMG-TV reported Thursday.

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TELL US: Do you have flood insurance? Why or why not?

Read full article: TELL US: Do you have flood insurance? Why or why not?

Many Florida homeowners are dealing with flood damage and destruction after Hurricane Ian hit, and many do not have insurance to help them rebuild.

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Gas tax break, new Florida laws set to take effect

Read full article: Gas tax break, new Florida laws set to take effect

Prices at the pump for Florida motorists should go down Saturday as part of a temporary gas-tax break, as 27 new laws kick in this weekend.

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Publix to close stores early in 11 Florida counties ahead of Hurricane Ian

Read full article: Publix to close stores early in 11 Florida counties ahead of Hurricane Ian

Publix is closing stores in 11 Florida counties and modifying store hours as Hurricane Ian approaches, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

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Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian

Read full article: Florida schools, South Carolina move home games ahead of Ian

Florida, South Carolina and South Florida are taking steps to salvage home football games as Hurricane Ian approaches.

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Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals judicial retention

Read full article: Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals judicial retention

Rulings from several East Coast and Central Florida judicial circuits, including the Seventh Circuit (St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and other counties), are appealed to the Fifth District Court of Appeals.

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Showers ending, more dry air on the way

Read full article: Showers ending, more dry air on the way

A coastal shower will again be possible overnight, but the majority of the area will stay dry. Morning lows will be in the low 70s.

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Police: Family of 5 found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Read full article: Police: Family of 5 found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Police say a family of five has been found dead at a central Florida home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.

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Cows ‘moo-ved’ off Florida’s Turnpike after escaping cattle hauler fire

Read full article: Cows ‘moo-ved’ off Florida’s Turnpike after escaping cattle hauler fire

Florida’s Turnpike was shut down Monday in Central Florida as dozens of loose cows were “moo-ved” out of the roadway.

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Teen appeared to fall out of ride halfway through plunge

Read full article: Teen appeared to fall out of ride halfway through plunge

A 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from a 430-foot drop-tower ride in central Florida’s tourist district appeared to slip out of his seat at the halfway mark of its plunge to the ground.

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Florida bride, caterer arrested after guests at wedding say food was laced with marijuana

Read full article: Florida bride, caterer arrested after guests at wedding say food was laced with marijuana

Nearly two months after Seminole County first responders assisted multiple people who reported feeling weird, sick and stoned at a Central Florida wedding party in February, deputies this week arrested the bride and caterer for the event, WKMG reported.

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Republicans roll forward on redistricting as lawmakers take up DeSantis’ congressional map

Read full article: Republicans roll forward on redistricting as lawmakers take up DeSantis’ congressional map

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed congressional redistricting plan, lambasted by opponents because it likely would reduce the number of seats held by Black Democrats, quickly moved toward approval Tuesday as the Republican-dominated Legislature started a special session.

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Chomp: Jones transferring; top 4 spring practice position battles; new hoops coach announced

Read full article: Chomp: Jones transferring; top 4 spring practice position battles; new hoops coach announced

This story first appeared in Chomp, our Gators football newsletter. Subscribe here.

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Mike White bolts for rival Georgia; 4 most important defensive players to watch this spring

Read full article: Mike White bolts for rival Georgia; 4 most important defensive players to watch this spring

Hello, Gators fans.

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🔒 Inside(r) The Players: Food

Read full article: 🔒 Inside(r) The Players: Food

Vic Micolucci highlights some of the local cuisines at The Players.

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South Carolina remains atop women's AP Top 25 despite loss

Read full article: South Carolina remains atop women's AP Top 25 despite loss

South Carolina is still No. 1 in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll despite suffering its second loss of the season.

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Man shot by police dies, 2 officers injured after fight at Central Florida wedding reception

Read full article: Man shot by police dies, 2 officers injured after fight at Central Florida wedding reception

A man is dead after a fight with police during a wedding reception in Central Florida, News4JAX sister station WKMG reported.

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Jewish groups seek to educate following antisemitic demonstration in Florida

Read full article: Jewish groups seek to educate following antisemitic demonstration in Florida

The demonstrations have drawn backlash and sparked a larger conversation about the Holocaust and antisemitism in America.

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Authorities: Man out on bond after Jacksonville arrest admits to brutal Orlando murder

Read full article: Authorities: Man out on bond after Jacksonville arrest admits to brutal Orlando murder

Following his arrest over the weekend, Alexander Acs told investigators he killed someone in an Orlando apartment last week with a piece of asphalt, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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Florida reports record 1,101 manatee deaths in 2021

Read full article: Florida reports record 1,101 manatee deaths in 2021

Florida reported 1,101 manatee deaths in 2021, marking the highest number of deaths on record in a single year.

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Bowser boosts UCF to 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl win over Florida

Read full article: Bowser boosts UCF to 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl win over Florida

Isaiah Bowser ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, Ryan O’Keefe had 85 yards on seven receptions, and Central Florida earned Sunshine State bragging rights by beating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.

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Florida’s final test this year comes against in-state foe UCF

Read full article: Florida’s final test this year comes against in-state foe UCF

First off, happy holidays to all of you Gator fans out there!

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Gov. DeSantis introduces ‘Stop Woke Act’ to keep ‘critical race theory’ out of classrooms

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis introduces ‘Stop Woke Act’ to keep ‘critical race theory’ out of classrooms

Gov. Ron DeSantis continued his fight against “critical race theory” on Wednesday morning with the announcement of new legislation that would keep the controversial teachings out of classrooms.

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Florida company offers 2 free homes as worker incentive

Read full article: Florida company offers 2 free homes as worker incentive

While many companies are offering bonuses or higher pay as a way to lure and keep workers, a central Florida business is offering a drawing for two brand new and mortgage-free houses.

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3 residents of The Villages accused of casting multiple votes in 2020 election

Read full article: 3 residents of The Villages accused of casting multiple votes in 2020 election

Three residents of The Villages have recently been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into voter fraud, court records show.

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Historic event: Palm Coast to host largest boat parade on record

Read full article: Historic event: Palm Coast to host largest boat parade on record

An unprecedented 66 boats are registered to participate in The 2021 Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade on December 18, 2021 at 6 p.m.

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Billy Napier arrives at Florida with a championship approach

Read full article: Billy Napier arrives at Florida with a championship approach

Billy Napier arrived in Gainesville as a champion.

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Family of teen murdered near Orlando calls for background checks for apartment employees

Read full article: Family of teen murdered near Orlando calls for background checks for apartment employees

Authorities believe Miya Marcano was killed in her own apartment by an infatuated 27-year-old maintenance employee who had access to a master key.

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2 Florida men found with 240 pounds of marijuana during Jacksonville traffic stop, DEA says

Read full article: 2 Florida men found with 240 pounds of marijuana during Jacksonville traffic stop, DEA says

Two Central Florida were arrested last week in Jacksonville after authorities found them with 240 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop.

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Metal box mystery: How did this thing get on a Florida beach?

Read full article: Metal box mystery: How did this thing get on a Florida beach?

Recent storms may have pushed a big part of a ship onto a secluded Central Florida beach.

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Monday huddle: Can UCF challenge powerful Cincinnati?

Read full article: Monday huddle: Can UCF challenge powerful Cincinnati?

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

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Florida is the original home of some popular national restaurant chains: Do you know which ones?

Read full article: Florida is the original home of some popular national restaurant chains: Do you know which ones?

A state known for its famous cartoon mouse, pristine beaches and wild animal stories also served as the birthplace of some of the more popular restaurant and fast-food chains in the U.S. and beyond.

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Florida boy runs mile, flag in hand, to honor Deputy Joshua Moyers

Read full article: Florida boy runs mile, flag in hand, to honor Deputy Joshua Moyers

Carrying with him a Thin Blue Line Flag, a Central Florida boy -- who raises awareness and funds for those fallen in the line of duty -- ran a mile to honor fallen Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Moyers.

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Florida boy to run mile for fallen Nassau County deputy

Read full article: Florida boy to run mile for fallen Nassau County deputy

The run will take place at around 7:30 p.m. and will be held in Zechariah’s hometown of Central Florida.

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Legislative map drawing underway in Florida

Read full article: Legislative map drawing underway in Florida

Florida lawmakers have begun the once-a-decade process of redrawing their own district boundaries, as well as those of Congress.

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UCF QB Gabriel out indefinitely with fractured collarbone

Read full article: UCF QB Gabriel out indefinitely with fractured collarbone

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel will be out indefinitely after suffering a broken clavicle on the final play of the Knights' loss to Louisville.

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Chomp: All eyes on Jones & Richardson as Gators travel to Tampa to take on USF

Read full article: Chomp: All eyes on Jones & Richardson as Gators travel to Tampa to take on USF

We’re 1-0!

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AP source: Big 12 presidents set to vote on adding 4 schools

Read full article: AP source: Big 12 presidents set to vote on adding 4 schools

The Big 12 Conference is moving quickly to add new schools.

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Barwick Banking Company: Grand Opening in St. Augustine | River City Live

Read full article: Barwick Banking Company: Grand Opening in St. Augustine | River City Live

Barwick Banking Company will be opening its doors for the first time in St. Augustine, Florida on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 1200 Plantation Island Drive, Suite 110, St. Augustine and in Daytona Beach, Florida during the 1st Quarter of 2022.

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Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall in Florida’s Big Bend

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Tropical Storm Elsa moved ashore near Horsehoe Beach in Florida’s Big Bend just before 11 a.m. after spreading downpours, strong winds and even tornadoes across North Central Flordia.

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We want your Solutionaries feedback

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Now that News 6 has launched the pilot episode of the new Solutionaries digital newscast, we want to know what viewers thought about the premiere.

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Umbrella days to continue

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Severe weather threat continues to push away from North Florida into Central Florida, we, in Jacksonville, should be on the alert to a spectacular sunset.

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Historic train at Prime Osborn Center to depart Jacksonville

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Have you seen that historic train locomotive in the parking lot of the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center? If not, time’s running out to go get a photo.

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