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Former Polk County substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with 16-year-old student

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a former substitute teacher for committing sexual offenses against a student. A 16-year-old female Haines City High School student reported to her mother that she received sexually charged messages and photos from her...
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Second suspect in pizza delivery tip attack arrested

Police have arrested the alleged accomplice of a pizza delivery driver charged in connection with the December stabbing of a pregnant customer over a tip dispute. Hector Manuel Martinez-Figueroa, 28, of Kissimmee, was arrested last week and charged with attempted murder, home...
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Driver with license suspended for DUI conviction pulled over after tossing out beer bottle

An Altamonte Springs man who lost his license after a drunk driving conviction landed in more trouble after tossing a beer bottle out of his vehicle’s window. A deputy observed a green Ford Explorer pass him near the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and County Road 42, Umatilla,...
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Nonprofits urge Florida to join food insecurity reduction program

This food insecurity article was originally published by Central Florida Public Media. You can also find this article on CFPM‘s website. Florida non-profit leaders are calling on the state to reconsider joining a summer EBT food assistance program, which aims to reduce food...
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Cold weather shelters to expand access in Central Florida

The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida announced Thursday morning that it is expanding access to cold weather shelters in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
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This train will take you and your car to Florida. Here’s what to know.

Amtrak's daily Auto Train runs from outside of Washington, D.C., to near Orlando, Florida and is a great option for travel along the East Coast.
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Matthew’s Hope in Orange County faces overwhelming demand amid cold temperatures

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As cold temperatures grip Central Florida, Matthew’s Hope in Winter Garden has become a lifeline for homeless men, women, and children. The ministry opened its doors Tuesday night but with resources and space stretched to the limit, they’re urgently...
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Tommy Zeigler’s defense bolstered by new DNA evidence in 1975 murder case

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The nearly 50-year-old murder case of Tommy Zeigler has taken a new turn with the discovery of fresh DNA evidence. On Christmas Eve in 1975, four people were found shot to death at Tommy Zeigler’s family furniture store in Winter Garden. Those four people...
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Orange County to open temporary warming centers Thursday, Friday evenings due to cold weather

In response to the near-freezing temperatures in Central Florida, the Orange County Government will welcome residents and people without stable housing to two temporary warming centers for the evenings of Thursday, Jan. 23, and Friday, Jan. 24. The Goldenrod Recreation Center...
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Orlando Sanford International Airport land slated for $300+ million dollars of development

ORLANDO, Fla. - Seminole County officials said Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, FL, was a huge economic driver for the county, and its influence was only getting bigger. Seminole County leaders said that land around the airport may soon be helping businesses...

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