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Predawn SR-528 Fatal Wreck Paralyzes I-Drive Corridor

A fatal crash in the pre-dawn hours Monday brought State Road 528 westbound to a standstill near Orlando’s busy International Drive corridor, shutting all westbound lanes and multiple ramps as troopers and rescue crews rushed in and traffic stacked up at nearby exits. The collision happened around 4:40 a.m....
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New photos, names of rescued sloths at Central Florida Zoo

It has been 30 days since 13 dehydrated and underweight Sloth World sloths were rescued from a warehouse in Orange County and brought to the Central Florida Zoo for emergency care. Four of the 13 were in the most critical condition and ultimately died: Bandit, Habanero, Dumpling, and Mr. Ginger.
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Orange County Warns Residents About Misleading PACE Home Improvement Financing Mailer

Orange County is warning residents about a consumer alert involving a mailer being circulated in several communities that promotes Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for home energy improvements. According to the Orange County Consumer Protection Office, the advertised program promotes PACE financing for i
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CFO’s visit to Orange County prompts viewer questions about Alligator Alcatraz spending

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After News 6 posted on Facebook about Florida’s chief financial officer scolding Orange County over what he perceived as “wasteful and excessive spending,” many viewers commented on the story expressing one predominant sentiment: “What about Alligator Alcatraz?”. “I’ll raise ya Alligator...
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Woman killed in shooting in Apopka, deputies say

APOPKA, Fla. - Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday evening in Apopka. Deputies responded around 5:30 p.m. to a residence on South Central Avenue, where they found a woman in her 50s suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital, where she...
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Family visiting Central Florida says dog died after attack at Kissimmee vacation rental

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - What was supposed to be a relaxing Central Florida vacation ended in heartbreak for one visiting family. Susan Lawson says her 11-year-old golden retriever, Brodie, died after being attacked by another dog. What they're saying:. Lawson said the family was staying at a vacation rental in Kissimmee...
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Orlando Lamborghinis, Luxury Homes, And $400 Million Illusion: Feds Seize Ponzi Scheme Spoils

Cryptocurrency (File) Federal prosecutors in Orlando have filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize seven...
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5 Tampa And Orlando-Area Gang Members Sentenced To Life In Prison After Federal Guilty...

Five people from Tampa and Orlando face life in federal prison after pleading guilty to crimes related to their involvement in the vicious street gang known as Alexander Park, or “AP.”. Mohamed Jaber (33, Tampa), Irving Bruzon (28, Tampa), Christian Andujar (28, Tampa), Kyle Miller (34, Orlando), and Julissa...
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Special courts help veterans stay out of jail ‑ but staffing losses at VA...

Apopka to honor its fallen heroes in a Memorial Day ceremony starting at 11 am. The City of Apopka and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 will once again gather the community on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.
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In Case You Missed It: The Apopka news week in review

Apopka extends Golden Gem project deadline again as costs rise and scrutiny intensifies. Maribel Brinkle earns statewide preservation award for leadership in Apopka history initiatives. Apopka Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez endorses Jay Collins for governor. Apopka Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez has endorsed Florida Lieutenant

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