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Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnesses
Read full article: Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnessesOrange County has been spraying as part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus following the recent impacts of Hurricane Milton.
Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputies
Read full article: Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputiesThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of a man who was fatally shot while running at deputies with a knife in September.
‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raise
Read full article: ‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raiseAs early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.
Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe tickets
Read full article: Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe ticketsUniversal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the red
Read full article: Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the redAs the cost of living continues to soar, millions of Americans are grappling with the heavy burden of credit card debt.
‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raise
Read full article: ‘Why should they get so much?’: Voters deciding whether Brevard commissioners get 70% raiseAs early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.
‘Man cave’ compromise rejected at Brevard Commission meeting. Owner vows to keep fighting
Read full article: ‘Man cave’ compromise rejected at Brevard Commission meeting. Owner vows to keep fightingJust when a fight over a “man cave” made from shipping containers looked to be coming to an end, the Brevard County Commission turned down a compromise.
Brevard County charter amendments: Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Brevard County charter amendments: Here’s what you need to knowFlorida voters will decide on six constitutional amendments, in the November election. In Brevard County, voters will also decide on county and municipal amendments and referendums.n two amendments and one referendum.
‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies say
Read full article: ‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies sayA 72-year-old man faces charges after deputies said he shot and killed his dog while frustrated at Florida Power & Light for not getting his power back on after Hurricane Milton.
Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November election
Read full article: Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November electionElection Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.
Disaster assistance available for Flagler County homeowners after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Disaster assistance available for Flagler County homeowners after Hurricane MiltonDisaster assistance for income-eligible homeowners impacted by Hurricane Milton in Flagler County is now available, according to a news release.
17-year-old girl located after going missing out of Flagler County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 17-year-old girl located after going missing out of Flagler County, sheriff’s office saysUPDATE: Ava Tuft, 17, has reportedly been located out-of-state and is no longer missing, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents in these Central Florida counties, cities need to limit water usage after Hurricane Milton. Here’s why
Read full article: Residents in these Central Florida counties, cities need to limit water usage after Hurricane Milton. Here’s whyMultiple counties in Central Florida are urging residents to limit their water usage after Hurricane Milton pushed through the area.
Flagler County worries about flooding, storm surge as Milton moves in
Read full article: Flagler County worries about flooding, storm surge as Milton moves inFlooding was already an issue in Flagler County before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday and as the storm moves closer to the Atlantic coast, residents worry the heavy rain and storm surge will exacerbate the problem.
‘Blink of an eye:’ Clermont officer reunites with helicopter, crew that saved his life
Read full article: ‘Blink of an eye:’ Clermont officer reunites with helicopter, crew that saved his lifeLife has come full circle for Clermont Police Sgt. Kris Kruse. He's taking flight in the same helicopter used to save his life.
Orange County middle school employee faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse materials
Read full article: Orange County middle school employee faces charges for possessing child sexual abuse materialsA 36-year-old employee at an Orange county middle school faces charges of possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida.
How to find an early voting site in Central Florida for the November election
Read full article: How to find an early voting site in Central Florida for the November electionOne county is seeing a steady number of voters visiting a new polling site. Election leaders are hoping the town of Eatonville will help ease traffic in the Orange County area.
Silver Alert issued for missing Marion County man with Alzheimer’s
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing Marion County man with Alzheimer’sRigoberto Chavez walked away from his home, located in the 1400 block of SE 178th Street in Summerfield, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
PE teacher in Ocala accused of sending inappropriate photos to girl over Snapchat
Read full article: PE teacher in Ocala accused of sending inappropriate photos to girl over SnapchatA PE teacher in Ocala is accused of sending “inappropriate content” to a 16-year-old over Snapchat, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Army veteran, police officer partner to fight crime in Ocala’s toughest community
Read full article: Army veteran, police officer partner to fight crime in Ocala’s toughest communityThey're an unlikely team: a recently-hired police officer from Tanzania and an Army veteran born and raised in Ocala tackling crime together in one of the city's roughest spots - Berkeley Pointe apartments.
This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods — and it’s got a dark past
Read full article: This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods — and it’s got a dark pastThis large, two-story home was built around 100 years ago. No one lives there anymore — but that wasn’t always the case.
Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnesses
Read full article: Spraying begins in Orange County to combat mosquito-borne illnessesOrange County has been spraying as part of ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the West Nile Virus following the recent impacts of Hurricane Milton.
Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputies
Read full article: Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputiesThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of a man who was fatally shot while running at deputies with a knife in September.
Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the red
Read full article: Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the redAs the cost of living continues to soar, millions of Americans are grappling with the heavy burden of credit card debt.
Meet the candidates for Osceola County sheriff
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Osceola County sheriffOsceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez might have won his primary race, but now he’ll have to face down challenger Donnie Martinez to determine whether he’ll keep his coveted position.
Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off game
Read full article: Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off gameAn Osceola County man won a $1 million prize playing the Florida Lottery’s 500X the Cash scratch-off game. Larry Hamilton, of Kissimmee, claimed his winnings at the Florida Lottery’s headquarters in Tallahassee as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000, according to a news release.
Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November electionAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
15-year-old girl missing, endangered out of Osceola County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 15-year-old girl missing, endangered out of Osceola County, sheriff’s office saysThe Osceola County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home and has been missing for more than a month.
‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusations
Read full article: ‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusationsThe plaintiffs in the case allege that many of the signatures on the Amendment 4 petitions were forgeries, belonged to dead people, or contained perjury.
Meet the candidates for Osceola County supervisor of elections on the November ballot
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Osceola County supervisor of elections on the November ballotThe current head of the Osceola County elections office is up for reelection in November, and facing a challenge from a first-time candidate with concerns about election integrity.
Deputies fatally shoot Florida man after he threatened to kill wife on birthday, sheriff says
Read full article: Deputies fatally shoot Florida man after he threatened to kill wife on birthday, sheriff saysA Polk County man was fatally shot by deputies after making threats to kill himself and his wife on her birthday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
41K gallons of syrup, 40K pounds of bee pollen substitute donated to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes
Read full article: 41K gallons of syrup, 40K pounds of bee pollen substitute donated to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanesA nonprofit said they helped donate nearly 10 tankers of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Seminole County pizzeria faces financial hardship after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Seminole County pizzeria faces financial hardship after Hurricane MiltonWith one location in Lake Mary, Diaz expanded to downtown Sanford just over a year ago. In recent weeks, he’s found himself facing significant financial challenges.
Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane MiltonMany communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.
Missing child alert canceled after 10-year-old boy ‘located’ and ‘in good health’
Read full article: Missing child alert canceled after 10-year-old boy ‘located’ and ‘in good health’The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled a missing child alert after a 10-year-old boy last seen in Altamonte Springs was located and is safe.s.
How to find an early voting site in Central Florida for the November election
Read full article: How to find an early voting site in Central Florida for the November electionOne county is seeing a steady number of voters visiting a new polling site. Election leaders are hoping the town of Eatonville will help ease traffic in the Orange County area.
How to properly fill your sandbags. Don’t forget this one thing!
Read full article: How to properly fill your sandbags. Don’t forget this one thing!We met up with Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris to see how he sandbags his home. He says there is absolutely a “correct” way to do it!
Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane MiltonMany communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.
Sumter County may extend state of emergency as flooding continues
Read full article: Sumter County may extend state of emergency as flooding continuesOfficials in Sumter County will consider extending the state of emergency from Hurricane Milton Monday as residents continue to deal with flooding along the Withlacoochee River.
‘Leesburg’s time in the crosshairs:’ How The Villages is driving population growth nearby
Read full article: ‘Leesburg’s time in the crosshairs:’ How The Villages is driving population growth nearbyNestled in the heart of Lake County, Leesburg is experiencing a significant surge in both population and development.
Sumter County issues voluntary evacuation order as Withlacoochee River nears historic flood levels
Read full article: Sumter County issues voluntary evacuation order as Withlacoochee River nears historic flood levelsOfficials in Sumter County put out a voluntary evacuation order for those living along the Withlacoochee River on Monday.
Volusia schools announce makeup days from Hurricane Milton. Here’s when
Read full article: Volusia schools announce makeup days from Hurricane Milton. Here’s whenAfter canceling classes during Hurricane Milton earlier this month, Volusia County Schools have announced the district’s makeup days.
Edgewater officials unveil flood plan, move to investigate actions before Milton
Read full article: Edgewater officials unveil flood plan, move to investigate actions before MiltonPeople who live in Edgewater have had enough of the devastation and flooding after hurricanes in recent years.
Early voting sees huge jump this year in Central Florida ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Early voting sees huge jump this year in Central Florida ahead of Election DayWith less than two weeks until Election Day, long lines are already stretching out of polling locations in Central Florida.
Holly Hill residents still dealing with flood disaster, raw sewage after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Holly Hill residents still dealing with flood disaster, raw sewage after Hurricane MiltonPeople who live in Holly Hill are still cleaning up after what the mayor called the worst flooding in the city's history from Hurricane Milton.
County builds temporary roads for trapped residents in Orange City area
Read full article: County builds temporary roads for trapped residents in Orange City areaIt has been close to two weeks since Hurricane Milton hit and in Volusia County near Orange City, that is how long it's been since some residents have been able to access their house.
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Edgewater officials unveil flood plan, move to investigate actions before Milton
Read full article: Edgewater officials unveil flood plan, move to investigate actions before MiltonPeople who live in Edgewater have had enough of the devastation and flooding after hurricanes in recent years.
Silver Alert issued for missing Marion County man with Alzheimer’s
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing Marion County man with Alzheimer’sRigoberto Chavez walked away from his home, located in the 1400 block of SE 178th Street in Summerfield, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Meet the candidates for Osceola County sheriff
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Osceola County sheriffOsceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez might have won his primary race, but now he’ll have to face down challenger Donnie Martinez to determine whether he’ll keep his coveted position.
Sunshine state spooks: Halloween costumes with a Central Florida twist
Read full article: Sunshine state spooks: Halloween costumes with a Central Florida twistWhile the haunted houses and the flickering jack-o’-lanterns might give you a fright, the real scare is not being able to find a costume in time for the 31st. Don’t fret! News 6 has you covered.
Matt Smith, Alicia Silverstone, Dolph Lundgren among MegaCon Orlando’s 1st guests
Read full article: Matt Smith, Alicia Silverstone, Dolph Lundgren among MegaCon Orlando’s 1st guestsMegaCon Orlando is starting to release the celebrity guest lineup for its four-day convention in February, and so far more than a dozen celebrities are on the list.
Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida breaks ground on new Winter Garden facility
Read full article: Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida breaks ground on new Winter Garden facilityThe Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida and the City of Winter Garden broke ground on their new location in the historic East Winter Garden.
‘Pretty surreal:’ Disney helps with conservation effort of bird extinct in the wild
Read full article: ‘Pretty surreal:’ Disney helps with conservation effort of bird extinct in the wildDisney’s Animal Kingdom is full of incredible experiences, but it’s also part of a conservation effort taking place thousands of miles from Central Florida.
Tupperware agrees to be bought by lender group, will be privately held
Read full article: Tupperware agrees to be bought by lender group, will be privately heldThe beloved yet beleaguered Orlando-based Tupperware Brands has agreed in principle to be bought by a lender group that includes Stonehill Capital Management Partners and Alden Global Capital.
‘Zipped him up:’ Sarah Boone suitcase murder trial continues amid abuse defense
Read full article: ‘Zipped him up:’ Sarah Boone suitcase murder trial continues amid abuse defenseThe jury is set to reconvene on Thursday for the murder trial of Sarah Boone, who is accused of murdering her boyfriend.