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Cold front sweeps in, bringing cooler temps and fire risk

After a quiet and warm weekend, we have Weather On the Way to kick off the work week.
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TRAFFIC UPDATES — New west 192 traffic signal; Harmony lane closures; I-4 ramp closures...

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has activated a new traffic signal at the intersection of West U.S. Highway 192 and Oren Brown Road, just west of Old Vineland Road/Bass Road near Medieval Times. It's part of future intersection upgrades that include new crosswalks with pedestrian refuges, pedestrian crossing buttons...
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“We are devastated”: Family pleads for justice after son’s killing

“We all just hurt. We are devastated,” Pastor Jake Stovall said. “We need justice.”. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s office, two men were shot in the 2200 block of Weston Point Dr. in Winter Park Friday night. One man survived. Investigators have not released the identities of either victim. But the family, 25-year-old Robert Shealey Jr. said he is the one...
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Soda and candy among items no longer eligible through SNAP

ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting Monday, April 20, SNAP recipients will no longer be allowed to purchase some common foods with their benefits. Items that no longer qualify under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) include soda, energy drinks, candy, and ultra-processed prepared desserts. According to the Florida Healthy SNAP...
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Commission to review Orange County’s money-losing deal to hold ICE detainees at jail

The Orange County Commission will look at options Tuesday for its agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service under which the county holds federal inmates at the jail. At issue is an Intergovernmental Service Agreement -- or IGSA -- with the U.S. Marshals Service established in 1983 and expanded 15 years ago. It's a money-losing proposition for Orange County.
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Turkey Lake Road reopens after deadly, fiery crash in Orange County

The crash happened early Monday near Westgate Lakes Boulevard.
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Man hurt after shooting at bar near Winter Park, deputies say

Orange County deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning near Winter Park. The incident happened around 3 a.m. near the Tequila Lounge on Aloma Avenue. Deputies said shots were fired and a man in his 30s was injured. Officials said it’s currently unclear whether the victim was...
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Suspects sought after shots fired into Orlando home

Police are investigating after they say someone fired shots into an Orlando home early Monday. The Orlando Police Department said officers responded to the house along West Cypress Street near Tahoe Alley shortly after 2 a.m. An OPD spokesperson told Channel 9 while the gunfire caused damage to the property, nobody was hurt during the incident. Police said detectives were working to collect information...
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Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida

HIALEAH, FLORIDA - Construction worker Alex López, a native of Guatemala, gets by on job sites with broken English. He knows the tools and how to follow instructions from his boss. "My inglés no es muy malo," said López, 41. My English isn't too bad. But López...
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Gusty conditions and fire weather risk expected for the workweek

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is expected to turn blustery as a cold front sweeps through the area. Winds are expected to gust between 30 and 35 mph on Monday. Breezy, dry air and low humidity will also combine to elevate the fire weather risk through the start of the week.

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