Golf carts, motorcycles get new parking lot in downtown Mount Dora
Read full article: Golf carts, motorcycles get new parking lot in downtown Mount DoraThe city of Mount Dora has partnered with Main Street Leasing to set aside parking for motorcycles and golf carts at 505 N. Alexander Street. The location is near West Fifth Avenue, about a block west of Donnelly Park.
Schumer urges Senate to take legal action over Justice Department’s staggered Epstein files release
Read full article: Schumer urges Senate to take legal action over Justice Department’s staggered Epstein files releaseThe Senate’s top Democrat is urging his colleagues to take legal action over the Justice Department’s incremental and heavily redacted release of records pertaining to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A small town's American Dream is at risk. What happens when its biggest employer shuts down?
Read full article: A small town's American Dream is at risk. What happens when its biggest employer shuts down?Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in I-95 crash in Brevard County; drivers diverted
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in I-95 crash in Brevard County; drivers divertedOne person died and another was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
VIDEO: Orlando police use drone to capture rooftop burglar suspect after store theft
Read full article: VIDEO: Orlando police use drone to capture rooftop burglar suspect after store theftAccording to police, Tyrell Staffine used a large bolt cutter to access the store’s register area, where he stole approximately $900 in coins and cigarettes valued at $2,000.
Ocala man dies after being ejected in crash, run over by pickup, troopers say
Read full article: Ocala man dies after being ejected in crash, run over by pickup, troopers sayThe Florida Highway Patrol said the 25-year-old Ocala man landed in the roadway when he was ejected from his pickup and run over by a truck.
More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies say
Read full article: More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies sayThe sheriff’s office said it received a tip that Emmanuel Edgardo Trujillo was soliciting sexual pictures from girls, ages 13-16, in exchange for vapes, drugs and gifts online.
Exotic lizards have infested this neighborhood near Orlando. Here’s why that’s a problem
Read full article: Exotic lizards have infested this neighborhood near Orlando. Here’s why that’s a problemAn Orange County community that’s become infested with invasive chameleons may show signs of an even bigger problem.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.
Read full article: Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest lottery prizes ever in U.S.The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.6 billion, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history.
Florida driver wrongly arrested over confusion about new license plate law
Read full article: Florida driver wrongly arrested over confusion about new license plate lawSerious legal concerns have been raised over a new Florida law after a driver was mistakenly arrested earlier this week, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.
License plate liberation? Florida lawmakers file bills to toss the yellow tag
Read full article: License plate liberation? Florida lawmakers file bills to toss the yellow tagFlorida’s yellow license plate registration decals may soon be a thing of the past with the advent of new legislation calling for an electronic renewal process.
Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacements
Read full article: Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacementsLast month, News 6 reported on an Apopka family that lost tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed their insurance check but never replaced their roof.
Dollars and Sense: Can 50-year mortgages fix housing affordability... or make it worse?
Read full article: Dollars and Sense: Can 50-year mortgages fix housing affordability... or make it worse?About few weeks ago, President Donald Trump floated the idea on social media of 50-year mortgages, proposing loans that would stretch a homebuyer’s payments to half a century.
Elon Musk giveaway scheme steals $45,000 from Florida couple
Read full article: Elon Musk giveaway scheme steals $45,000 from Florida coupleSchemers are using deepfake videos of Tesla CEO Elon Musk to steal thousands from people online. For one Leesburg man we talked to, it all started in a Facebook group.
ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challenges
Read full article: ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challengesSettle or go bankrupt. Local businesses say those are their only options after they got hit with ADA lawsuits. Many businesses said they did not know they were violating the law, and it was hard to find the help to fix it.
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Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
Read full article: Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on ChristmasFrom department stores to grocers, many companies across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours.
The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
Read full article: The killing of a general in Moscow follows a series of assassinations Russia blames on UkraineRussia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago.
Trump administration pauses 5 wind projects off the East Coast
Read full article: Trump administration pauses 5 wind projects off the East CoastThe Trump administration is pausing leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction on the East Coast due to what it said were national security risks identified by the Pentagon.
Ukraine strikes oil terminal, planes and ships in an array of strikes inside Russia
Read full article: Ukraine strikes oil terminal, planes and ships in an array of strikes inside RussiaUkrainian forces say they have hit an oil terminal, a pipeline, two parked jet fighters, and two ships in a series of strikes on Russian soil.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in I-95 crash in Brevard County; drivers diverted
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in I-95 crash in Brevard County; drivers divertedOne person died and another was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
'60 Minutes' holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policy
Read full article: '60 Minutes' holds off on airing critical piece on Trump deportation policyHours before airtime on Sunday, CBS News' “60 Minutes” held a planned story on President Donald Trump's deportation policy at the order of the network's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.
Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order
Read full article: Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's orderDecades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment.
VIDEO: Orlando police use drone to capture rooftop burglar suspect after store theft
Read full article: VIDEO: Orlando police use drone to capture rooftop burglar suspect after store theftAccording to police, Tyrell Staffine used a large bolt cutter to access the store’s register area, where he stole approximately $900 in coins and cigarettes valued at $2,000.
Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rush
Read full article: Cyberattack disrupts France's postal service and banking during Christmas rushA suspected cyberattack has knocked France’s national postal service and its banking arm offline during the busy Christmas season.
Ocala man dies after being ejected in crash, run over by pickup, troopers say
Read full article: Ocala man dies after being ejected in crash, run over by pickup, troopers sayThe Florida Highway Patrol said the 25-year-old Ocala man landed in the roadway when he was ejected from his pickup and run over by a truck.
Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same store
Read full article: Instacart ends a program where users could see different prices for the same item at the same storeInstacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store.
Most US adults aren't making year-end charitable contributions, new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most US adults aren't making year-end charitable contributions, new AP-NORC poll findsA new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges in the calendar’s final month to reach next year’s budget targets.
More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies say
Read full article: More victims possible after child porn bust at Volusia County home, deputies sayThe sheriff’s office said it received a tip that Emmanuel Edgardo Trujillo was soliciting sexual pictures from girls, ages 13-16, in exchange for vapes, drugs and gifts online.
Warm, breezy and mostly dry in Central Florida through Christmas. Here’s your forecast
Read full article: Warm, breezy and mostly dry in Central Florida through Christmas. Here’s your forecastWhile a couple of brief showers are possible — mainly near the coast and during the afternoon —most of Central Florida will stay dry.
‘Our field of dreams:’ Orlando special needs baseball league replaces unsafe field thanks to community donations
Read full article: ‘Our field of dreams:’ Orlando special needs baseball league replaces unsafe field thanks to community donationsCentral Florida Miracle League has played at Trotter’s Park for about 20 years. Earlier this year, the field had deteriorated so badly it had become unplayable, putting the future of the league at risk.
Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacements
Read full article: Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacementsLast month, News 6 reported on an Apopka family that lost tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed their insurance check but never replaced their roof.
Exotic lizards have infested this neighborhood near Orlando. Here’s why that’s a problem
Read full article: Exotic lizards have infested this neighborhood near Orlando. Here’s why that’s a problemAn Orange County community that’s become infested with invasive chameleons may show signs of an even bigger problem.
Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark
Read full article: Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with DenmarkThe leaders of Denmark and Greenland are insisting that the U.S. won’t take over Greenland after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to the semi-autonomous territory.
Kansas lawmakers to vote on proposal to lure Kansas City Chiefs with new stadium across state line
Read full article: Kansas lawmakers to vote on proposal to lure Kansas City Chiefs with new stadium across state lineKansas lawmakers are set to vote Monday on a proposal to attract the Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri.
India and New Zealand finalize a free trade agreement, eyeing growth as global uncertainties persist
Read full article: India and New Zealand finalize a free trade agreement, eyeing growth as global uncertainties persistIndia and New Zealand say they have reached a free trade deal to deepen economic ties amid global trade uncertainties.
WSJ's parent firm on trial in Hong Kong, accused of dismissing reporter over union role
Read full article: WSJ's parent firm on trial in Hong Kong, accused of dismissing reporter over union roleA former Wall Street Journal reporter in Hong Kong has begun testifying against the newspaper.