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Orange County approves funding for license plate readers to fight crime
Read full article: Orange County approves funding for license plate readers to fight crimeThe county said nearly $45,000 is being used to install and buy two license plate readers for high-crime areas like Apopka, Zellwood, Lockhart, Rosemont and Eatonville.
Crash at Orange County intersection kills 1, seriously injures another, FHP says
Read full article: Crash at Orange County intersection kills 1, seriously injures another, FHP saysA 32-year-old woman died Sunday after being involved in a crash at the intersection of Beggs Road and Rose Avenue early that morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead after motorcycle crash in Seminole County, troopers say
Read full article: 1 dead after motorcycle crash in Seminole County, troopers sayTroopers responded to a motorcycle crash in Seminole County Sunday morning that led to the death of the driver involved, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Seminole County leaders debate future of mask mandate
Read full article: Seminole County leaders debate future of mask mandateSEMINOLE COUNT, Fla. – As more people get vaccinated, elected leaders in Seminole County are demanding answers about mask mandates. Seminole County Commissioners discussed the county’s mask mandate Tuesday asking tough questions about ways to move forward and looking for a better timeline for the county’s COVID-19 response. County Manager Nicole Guillet said they’ve invited medical experts and have been in touch with them during the pandemic. Ad“Both advisory groups have advised Seminole County not to adjust the mitigation efforts that are currently in place,” Harris said. Harris said the plan is to bring more medical advisors to the next commission meeting to better clarify where things stand.
1 dead in Orange County house fire
Read full article: 1 dead in Orange County house fireORLANDO, Fla. – One person was killed early Tuesday in a house fire in Orange County, officials said. The fatal fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. on Magnolia Lake Lane near Magnolia Homes Road in Lockhart. Orange County Fire Rescue tweeted that the cause of the fire is not known. Lt. Claudia Fernandez with Orange County Fire Rescue said the fire was on the left side of the home where firefighters found the deceased victim. “(The) State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire and the medical examiner is confirming the cause of death,” Fernandez said.