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Xi and Putin highlight their friendship and cooperation on energy and other issues in Beijing visit
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Central Florida lawyer linked to bizarre murder plot against singer Jack Avery
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Orange County approves new union contract with major pay raises for firefighters, paramedics
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Ex-Winter Park community leader arrested in child sex sting
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Who can afford to run Florida? Check out the net worth of our state lawmakers
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These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problem
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Ghost guns in Florida: How untraceable weapons make it harder to solve crimes
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Staff member reprimanded after Hitler video shown during Osceola High School announcements
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Here is where the most mail was reported stolen in Central Florida
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Florida families caring for medically fragile children say system is failing them
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Video shows Orange County deputy running driver off road near Walt Disney World
Read full article: Video shows Orange County deputy running driver off road near Walt Disney WorldOn Tuesday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office told News 6 that this incident is under review by its Professional Standards Division.
‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts down
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Torrential rain and floods batter China, killing at least 12 and forcing mass evacuations
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‘People just won’t come downtown:’ Businesses react to Orlando parking hike
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Central Florida lawyer linked to bizarre murder plot against singer Jack Avery
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Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna
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Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move
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Orange County approves new union contract with major pay raises for firefighters, paramedics
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For Vance and Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room
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The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition
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Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
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‘Improved significantly’: Sinkhole in Maitland stabilized after shutting down Wymore Road
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Deltona teens face burglary charges after viral TikTok door-kicking challenge
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Vance takes his fight against fraud to red Ohio, muddying waters for GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy
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Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies
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Ex-Winter Park community leader arrested in child sex sting
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Brevard voters to decide whether to keep Indian River Lagoon cleanup tax
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Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city
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Aerial video shows high-speed chase involving stolen BMW before fiery I-4 crash
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Orlando music venue owner ‘Uncle Lou’ released to ICE custody
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Dunnellon man arrested after remains found buried in backyard; father missing
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US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
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Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
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School official did nothing after being told about a 6-year-old student with a gun, prosecutor says
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Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration's new caps on federal student loans
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Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows
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Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
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Community grieves the 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque
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