ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Sometime next year, genetically modified mosquitoes will be released in the Florida Keys in an effort to combat persistent insect-borne diseases such as Dengue fever and the Zika virus.The plan approved this week by the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District calls for a pilot project in 2021 involving the striped-legged Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is not native to Florida.

But it does transmit several diseases to humans, particularly in the Keys island chain where nearly 50 case of Dengue fever have been reported so far this year.The plan by the Oxitec biotechnology company is to release millions of male, genetically-altered mosquitoes to mate with the females that bite humans because they need the blood.

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Florida couple accused of chaining daughter to bed

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – A southwest Florida couple landed in jail after being accused of chaining their 17-year-old daughter to a bed, sheriff's officials said.Lee County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jose Samuel Gonzalez, 35, and Yessica Sabala Funes, 37, of Bonita Springs, on child abuse charges Wednesday night, arrest records show. They each face charges for cruelty toward a child.Deputies found the crying teen inside the home, chained to a bedpost, news outlets reported.

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Harmony Middle School to close after 10 staff members test positive for COVID-19

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Harmony Middle School will shut its campus down for in-person learning for the next two weeks after 10 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.School District of Osceola County Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace sent a message to parents notifying them of the upcoming closure.“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple staff members at Harmony Middle School during this past week.

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Bunnell Elementary School employee tests positive for COVID-19

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Bunnell Elementary School employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and in the coming days, it’s possible that students and other employees could be asked to quarantine. On Friday, letters from principal Marcus Sanfilippo were sent to students and staff members to let them know about the case on campus.“The Flagler County Health Department will be notified and conduct contact tracing to determine who has been in close contact with this individual.

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NBA playoffs resume Saturday as sides detail new commitments

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed the commitments that made players comfortable continuing.In a joint statement released Friday, the sides said they would immediately establish a social justice coalition, made up of players, coaches and owners, that would focus on issues such as voting access and advocating for meaningful police and criminal justice reform.Play stopped Wednesday when the Milwaukee Bucks didn't take the court for their playoff game against Orlando, showing their frustration with the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin and acts of racial injustice.Games were postponed the last two days before a meeting between owners

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OCPS Medical Advisory Committee meets to discuss spread of COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Medical Advisory Committee for Orange County Public Schools met on Friday to discuss the current health concerns in the classroom and guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.After a week of face-to-face learning, district officials said 36 students or staff have tested positive for the virus, which has resulted in a total of 117 people who have been advised to quarantine.So far, eleven schools have had at least one positive case, but Superintendent Barbara Jenkins said there will likely be more.“We’ve got a couple of questionable,” Jenkins said.

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SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove adds bonus offer for Florida residents

ORLANDO, Fla – Florida residents making reservations at SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove will save 20% on tickets and now get a complimentary premium drink package.The complimentary drink package, valued at 40 dollars, will give guests at the all-inclusive resort-style park a list of mixed drinks, classic cocktails, draft and bottled beers as well as a selection of wines.The limited-time offer for the drink package is only eligible till Sept.

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Person killed as sidewalk collapses in Seminole County, firefighters injured during rescue

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A person was killed when a sidewalk collapsed in the Lake Mary area and three firefighters were left injured during the rescue efforts, according to the Seminole County Fire Rescue.The incident was reported around 11 a.m. on the 200 block of Chiswell Place.Three firefighters involved in the confined space rescue were taken to an area hospital to be treated for possible shock.

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Hurricane Laura: Florida Tech-trained Hurricane Hunter flies missions through eyewall

Florida Today reported.“It was intense. It was a very, very strong hurricane.

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2 South Florida women accused in sex-trafficking operation

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Two South Florida women have been arrested on federal charges in connection with a sex-trafficking operation involving minors, investigators said.Kiara Nunez, 21, of Hollywood, and Alexandra Ramirez, 19, of Coral Springs, were taken into custody by the Broward County Human Trafficking Task Force, the FBI announced.The women are accused of renting at least five Airbnb locations in South Florida for the purposes of selling two teenage girls for sex, the Palm Beach Post reported.

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Florida health officials report close to 4,000 new COVID-19 cases, 88 deaths

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health on Friday reported 3,815 new COVID-19 cases. The new cases bring the state’s running total since March to 615,806 cases.As of Friday morning, there were 3,993 patients currently hospitalized with coronavirus in Florida, according to the state Agency for Healthcare Administration.The Florida Department of Health reported 311 new hospitalizations on Thursday, bringing the overall total to 38,029 since March.On Friday, the state announced 88 new fatalities, bringing Florida’s death toll from the virus up to 11,099.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest August 25, 2020

Governor’s Office:Governor Ige Approves Two-Week-Long Stay-at-Home Order for O‘ahuA new “Stay-at-Home, Work-at-Home” order for the City and County of Honolulu goes into effect on Thursday for the following two weeks. At a news conference at the Honolulu Fire Dept. headquarters, Governor David Ige, Mayor Kirk Caldwell, U.S.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest August 24, 2020

Department of Health: Two More Deaths and 169 New Cases of COVID-19Two O‘ahu residents, one man and one woman, both over 80-years old, and both with underlying medical conditions are the 48th and 49th victims of COVID-19. The entire state expresses their sorrow and condolences to the family and friends of the latest people to pass from this disease.

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DOJ releases new details on shooting of Jacob Blake, identifies 2 other officers at scene

KENOSHA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Friday released new details in the officer-involved shooting of Jacob Blake.

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Man arrested in connection to 2019 fatal shooting in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities have arrested a man connected to a shooting where a woman was found injured in her car in January 2019 and later died.The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Tabitha Tavernier, 33, was gravely injured in the shooting and never recovered. She died in October 2019 due to her injuries.After a year of investigating, detectives arrested Marcus Ryan Dallas, 30,for his involvement.[RELATED: Deputies identify woman found shot in her car near Orlando]Dallas is facing multiple charges including third-degree felony murder, deputies said.His bond has been set at over $100,000.According to deputies, they originally found the 33-year-old with a gunshot wound in her car.

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Edgewood High moves to retire longtime Indian mascot

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – Edgewood Jr/Sr High School has taken the first step toward replacing its longtime mascot, the Edgewood Indian, reports News 6 partner Florida Today.In a letter to parents Thursday, officials at the Merritt Island school said a review committee formed of students, teachers, administrators and community members unanimously agreed to change the mascot, which has come under renewed scrutiny from local critics amid heightened racial tensions around the nation.“Since our founding, Edgewood has honored the indigenous peoples of Florida with our mascot,” the letter said. “In that great tradition of reverence, Edgewood is proud to announce that ...

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2 girls missing for nearly 1 year found in Florida; search continues for brother

MIAMI – Police in South Florida say they have found two young girls who had been missing from Memphis, Tennessee, for nearly a year, and arrested their 45-year-old mother.Authorities said a search is underway for their 15-year-old brother.On Tuesday, Biscayne Park police officers found a confused and barefoot girl wandering the streets. She told them her name and the agency asked Miami-Dade police dispatchers if there was a missing persons case for anyone matching her description, the Miami Herald reported.

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Mom wakes up to find her boys dead; man arrested on murder charges

MELROSE, Fla. – A man was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two northeast Florida boy, sheriff's officials said late Thursday.The mother of Robert Baker, 12 and Tayten Baker, 14, found their bodies when she woke up on Wednesday morning, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. A younger sibling was not harmed.Mark Wilson Jr., who is well-known to the family, was taken to jail and is awaiting a first appearance hearing, officials said.

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Florida man, woman accused of seeking coronavirus loans for nonexistent businesses

MIAMI – A South Florida man and woman are accused of trying to obtain $1.1 million in federal coronavirus relief loans for businesses that didn't exist.Latoya Stanley, 38, and Johnny Philus, 33, who are neighbors in Miami, were charged in a complaint unsealed Wednesday with wire fraud and making false statements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida said in a news release.The complaint alleges that Stanley claimed to employ 18 people for a beauty supply business and five for a farm at her Miami home.

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OCSO Advisory committee finalizes recommended use of force changes

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Thursday evening, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Advisory Committee approved the recommendation letter to the agency following the death of George Floyd.

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Central Florida crews help with recovery after Hurricane Laura hits Louisiana

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Hurricane Laura hammered southwestern Louisiana with fierce winds and torrential rain.As it weakened an elite team of roughly 40 highly skilled firefighters from Central Florida were deployed from Orlando and arrived near Lake Charles, Louisiana.The Urban Search and Rescue Taskforce 4 arrived early Thursday morning.“We are running our operations right now out of an airport near Lake Charles. Looking around one whole neighborhood is completely destroyed, the neighborhood next door not quite damaged,” Lt.

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News Releases from Department of Health | Hawai‘i COVID-19 Daily News Digest August 27, 2020

Department of Health: Four Additional Deaths Reported and 306 New COVID-19 CasesThree O‘ahu women and one (1) O‘ahu man, all who had been hospitalized with underlying medical conditions raise the coronavirus death toll in Hawai‘i to 55. Two of the women are in the 70 to 79-year-old age group and the other woman and the man are 80-years or older.Today’s daily positivity rate for Hawaiʻi is 12% (306-cases divided by 2,478-tests). While the total number of cases reported today seems higher, the current percent of positive cases (6.8%) is approximately the same because cases are reporting earlier illness onsets and earlier specimen collection dates.

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Sport-by-sport snapshot of racial injustice protests

Moved by the videotaped shooting of Jacob Blake, many professional athletes — some who had previously donned Black Lives Matter T-Shirts and knelt for the national anthem to protest racial injustice — made a more dramatic statement. They refused to play.

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Jaguars' Conley calls on NFL QBs to lead charge for change

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Chris Conley called on “figures who are the face of the league” to do more to help fight social injustice.The sixth-year pro made it clear Thursday he was talking about the NFL’s top quarterbacks, the ones who have the most influence in games, in locker rooms and in communities. Think Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Patrick Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson and Lamar Jackson, for starters.“Until the people in the NFL who are irreplaceable decide that they’re going to step back and going to hang it up for a week, two weeks, whatever it may be, but I don’t foresee that happening,” Conley said during a video call with reporters.

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News 6 hosts Real Talk town hall on equality in schools

ORLANDO, Fla. – Many Central Florida students returning to the classroom this semester will have to come to grips with the fact that their learning experience may not be the same as some of their peers.Racial disparities show up in several ways in the academic setting, whether it be Black students receiving harsher punishments than that white counterparts, being less likely to be recommended for gifted programs or in some cases, they can be the victims of microaggressions that put a spotlight on their educator’s implicit bias.While scholars have known about these racial disparities and achievement gaps in the classroom setting for some time now, only recently has research been conducted to find out how exactly they affect Black students in

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So far, Orange County’s theme parks haven’t had any COVID-19 outbreaks

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orlando’s major theme parks have had some COVID-19 cases in the past few months since they reopened but as of Thursday, Orange County’s leading doctor says they haven’t had any outbreaks.Dr.

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Nonprofit makes cross country trip to help Orlando family

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – When veteran, Wiley Post, and his family were at their lowest point they reached out to an unlikely source for help.The family desperately needed transportation and an organization halfway across the country made a long haul donation just in time.Larry Medivil Jr., a former Orlando resident, drove all the way from Grand Forks, North Dakota to deliver a 2008 Dodge Caravan free of charge.“I needed help getting to another state for work,” Post said. “I started checking around and someone recommended M4Vets.

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Plexiglass and sanitation stations ready for Volusia County students return

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – Josie Stumph said she’s ready for the new school year as Volusia County students start next Monday. Her classes will be smaller as some are taking her class online.

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Bat tests positive for rabies in Micanopy

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – According to the Florida Department of Health, a bat in Micanopy has tested positive for rabies.“People who live or work in the area should maintain a heightened awareness that rabies is active in the area,” officials saidIn a report, the FDOH said residents should follow these precautions:“An animal with rabies could infect other animals that have not received a rabies vaccination,” the department of health explained. “Domestic animals are at risk if they are not vaccinated, while rabies is always a danger in wild animal populations."Rabies can affect the nervous system of its host.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office citizens advisory committee to make recommendations on use of force policy

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Advisory Committee is expected to finalize and vote on recommendations it’s making for the agency’s use of force policy during its meeting on Thursday.Chairperson Allie Braswell said the committee has worked for months to come up with the recommendations. “We spent time over the last few weeks being educated on the policy.

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JV and freshman football for Orange County Schools postponed until winter season

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The football season for the junior varsity teams and freshman football teams in Orange County has been postponed until the winter season, according to OCPS media relations manager Michael Ollendorff.The winter season starts in JanuarySchool officials said varsity football will resume as normal.Parents of students must sign the annual sports activity participation packet.

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How to apply for Kissimmee rent, mortgage and utility assistance

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The city of Kissimmee is among the many local governments in Florida using coronavirus relief dollars to help residents pay their rent, mortgage or utility payments.The city has received more than $500,000 from Florida Housing Finance Corporation and will receive a second distribution after Oct. 15.

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Florida woman wins $1 million at Walmart

MIAMI, Fla. – A Miami woman walked into a Walmart Supercenter in South Florida and walked out a millionaire. According to the Florida Lottery, Dora Maceda played the $1,000,000 Gold Rush Classic Game at the store at 8400 Coral Way, and was a winner, News 6 sister station WPLG reported.The ticket cost $5.

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Calls from Florida Coronavirus contract tracers showing up as potential spam

ORLANDO, Fla. – The calls from a company hired by the state of Florida to provide contact tracing, showed up as potential spam.Marytza Sanz says she had COVID-19 and says no one from the state ever reached out to inquire about her close contacts.“I have never been contacted. Nobody ever called me.

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Couple arrested in fatal Holly Hill shooting on New Year’s Day, police say

HOLLY HILL, Fla. – A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man on New Year’s Day, according to the Holly Hill Police Department.Justin Paul Blauberg was found suffering from a gunshot wound, slumped behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla after he crashed into a parked Jeep on Jan. 1, records show.Witnesses who were at Charleston Place apartments off Nova Road said they heard popping sounds but thought it was fireworks for the holiday.

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Red Cross of Central Florida deploys volunteers to assist Hurricane Laura victims

ORLANDO, Fla. – The devastation caused by Hurricane Laura along the eastern Texas border with Louisiana has left at least four people dead and dozens without power and their homes ripped apart. To assist with disaster relief efforts, the Red Cross of Central Florida region deployed more than 20 volunteers.News 6 spoke with a retired U.S Air Force veteran who has been a volunteer for the Central Florida chapter for five years and is getting ready to fly to Houston from where he’ll then travel to the Louisiana border.“Like with every relief operation that we have, we’re going into the unknown,” John Lanzetti said.

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WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night following Jacob Blake shooting

After the WNBA announcement of the postponed games for the evening, the Washington Mystics each wear white T-shirts with seven bullets on the back protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha, Wisconsin police on Aug. 26, 2020 in Palmetto, Flori For the second consecutive day, the WNBA postponed three games following the weekend shooting of Jacob Blake.In Bradenton, Florida, in the WNBA bubble, Chicago was to face Indiana, New York was to meet Dallas and Las Vegas was set to play Seattle on Thursday night.So far six games have been postponed over the last two nights.

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License plate reader helps deputies nab attempted felony murder suspect

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man wanted on an attempted felony murder charge out of the Orlando area was arrested Wednesday after a license plate reader helped deputies pinpoint his location, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said that after the hit on the license plate, they located Malcom Robinson’s silver Honda on South State Road 415 and conducted a felony traffic stop.Video shows a deputy got out of his patrol vehicle with his gun drawn and ordered Robinson to get out of the car with his hands up.According to the footage, Robinson followed the deputy’s numerous commands.

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WNBA games postponed for 2nd straight night over shooting

For the second consecutive day, the WNBA postponed three games following the weekend shooting of Jacob Blake.In Bradenton, Florida, in the WNBA bubble, Chicago was to face Indiana, New York was to meet Dallas and Las Vegas was set to play Seattle on Thursday night. “This is not a strike.

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Judge sides with Florida teachers rejects putting schools ruling on hold

Siding with teachers unions, a Leon County circuit judge Thursday lifted a stay of his earlier ruling that a state order requiring schools to reopen in August is unconstitutional.Judge Charles Dodson on Monday issued a temporary injunction accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran and other state education officials of ignoring the Florida Constitution by requiring school districts to resume face-to-face instruction this month amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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LYNX to resume charging fares in September

ORLANDO, Fla. – Passengers who use LYNX buses will have to begin paying for transportation again in September, according to a news release.The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority Board chairman and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Thursday that LYNX will resume charging fares on all services on Tuesday after months of fees being waived on bus, NeighborLink and ACCESS LYNX routes. Fees were initially waived on March 30, shortly after the start of the coronavirus pandemic.Riders may purchase passes at the customer service window of the LYNX Central Station or on the agency’s website.

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Covid testing of school children, staff fast-tracked

The testing of school children and staff for Covid-19 is to be fast tracked to enable results within 24 to 48 hours, the Department of Health has said.

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NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice

A general view of the court after the postponed game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on Aug. 26, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, F LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - NBA players have agreed to resume the playoffs after games were called off this week in a collective statement against racial injustice.Multiple reports citing unnamed sources, including ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski and the Associated Press, said that players decided Thursday they want to continue the season.

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NBA players decide to continue season at Disney: AP source

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A person with knowledge of the situation says NBA players decided Thursday that they want to continue the season, coming to that consensus one day after three postseason games were postponed in a protest of racial injustice.It was not clear yet when the season would resume, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the league nor the National Basketball Players Association had announced anything publicly.The NBA’s board of governors were meeting separately Thursday to decide next steps. There were three games on Thursday’s schedule, and the league did not immediately say if they would be pushed back.

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How Italy’s ‘father of the swabs’ fought the coronavirus

Douglas StarrScience's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.Andrea Crisanti was on a 30-hour flight from Italy to Australia for a conference on 22 February when some disturbing news appeared on his phone. Italy had just had its first COVID-19 death, and more cases were accumulating fast.

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Osceola man charged with 10 child pornography charges

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A man is behind bars after deputies say he was promoting child pornography.According to officials, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about 29-year-old Luis Alejandro Ortiz Gonzalez.Officials obtained a search warrant for Ortiz Gonzalez’s home and found enough evidence to obtain an arrest warrant.Ortiz Gonzalez was arrested on 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion of child pornography.“Ortiz Gonzalez did cooperate with the investigation,” deputies said.Ortiz Gonzalez was arrested on Thursday and taken to the Osceola County Jail.His bond has been set at $11,000.

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Video shows wrong brother accused in shooting up Florida store

MIAMI – A Miami man accused of shooting up a convenience store in April faced 20 years or more in prison — until he saw the surveillance video being used as evidence against him.The face that Darnell Palmer spotted on the video his defense attorney sent him to review was his half-brother, who resembles him, the Miami Herald reported.The evidence had stacked up against Palmer, attorney Scott Saul told the newspaper. His client frequented the North Miami Beach store, owned a gun and the car used by the shooter was traced back to Palmer's mother.

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New crossing signal in Daytona Beach aims to keep children safe during school year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A first of its kind traffic signal is going into service in an effort to improve pedestrian safety ahead of the school year.The Florida Department of Transportation recently installed a pedestrian hybrid beacon across International Speedway Boulevard near Highland Avenue.Officials said the beacon was needed because of the high volume of pedestrian and vehicle traffic near the entrances of Mainland High School and Daytona State College.On Thursday, FDOT held a safety outreach event to inform pedestrians and drivers about the changes.The beacon differs from a traditional traffic signal by staying dark until activated.When a pedestrian presses the push-to-walk button, a flashing yellow light will activate, which warns

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NBA players agree to resume playoffs after protest against racial injustice, report says

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