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Florida Central unveils America 250 locomotive

APOPKA, Fla. — Regional Rail’s Florida Central Railroad has joined the ranks of railroads with America 250 locomotives, unveiling GP9RM No. 1776 today (Friday, July 3). The former Canadian National locomotive, which previously wore No. 7033, was painted by the railroads three-person mechanical team led by Sean Clark. F
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Orlando Weather: Scattered storms, dangerous heat this holiday weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. - After a few drier days here at home, rain chances are increasing for our July 4th weekend. The steaminess in the air is going to hold too. With the sea breezes coming in today, and eventually colliding, we'll see more coverage of showers and storms. That, as well as more moisture in the air support more
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This Quirky Restaurant In Florida Has A Petting Zoo And It’s Perfect For Families

Somewhere between Orlando’s theme park chaos and the quiet charm of Florida’s back roads, there’s a little place in Groveland called Red Wing Restaurant that’s doing something wonderfully, stubbornly different. It’s got good food, cold drinks, and a petting zoo, and honestly, that’s already a better...
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Motorcyclist killed in Osceola County crash: FHP

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A motorcyclist was killed following a crash on U.S. Highway 192 near Vacanza Boulevard on Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash took place around 11:30 p.m. What we know:. Authorities said the crash occurred as a 2000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound
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Florida utility breaks ground on $20 million substation to keep pace with fast-growing demand

"Continued commitment to investing in the region's energy future."
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Treasure Hunters Say This Giant Florida Secondhand Store Turns $25 Into A Cart Full...

If you love the thrill of finding something amazing for just a few dollars, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Apopka, Florida might be your new favorite spot. Located at 770 S Orange Blossom Trail, this community-driven store has built a loyal following of shoppers who swear by its rotating inventory and wallet-frien
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Hickory Hammock home tops Winter Garden home sales from June 22-28

A Hickory Hammock home topped all Winter Garden residential real-estate transactions from June 22 to 28. The home at 15200 Lake Claire Overlook Drive, Winter Garden, sold June 23, for $1,275,000. Built in 2016, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 3,904 square feet of living area. Days on market: 17. The sellers were r
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Winter Park Developer, 70, Busted After Lakeside Clash With Teen

A 70-year-old Winter Park developer was arrested after deputies say he grabbed a 13-year-old boy by the neck, squeezed, and hurled the teen’s cellphone into the lake behind his home during a backyard confrontation. The run-in started, investigators say, when a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old cut across the couple’s yard
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Florida’s Ultimate Buffet Keeps Guests Coming Back Again And Again

The best seafood buffet in Florida is not about eating more. It is about experiencing more. That is exactly why this Orlando favorite continues to draw visitors from across the country. Instead of choosing just one seafood dish, you can sample everything from lobster and crab legs to oysters, shrimp, and freshly prepar
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Florida law now requires restaurants to disclose service charges before customer’s order

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida restaurants must now clearly disclose any mandatory service charges before customers place an order under Senate Bill 606, a new law aimed at giving diners more transparency about the fees that appear on their bills. The law took effect July 1. The legislation resulted from...

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