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120 grams of marijuana, $10,000 in cash seized during Volusia County traffic stop, deputies say

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man was found to have more than $10,000 in cash, hundreds of pills, crack cocaine and 120 grams of marijuana stashed in a backpack during a traffic stop, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said they were conducting surveillance in the Holly Hill area on Tuesday when they noticed a black Nissan speeding and driving erratically, so they conducted a traffic stop.Three people were inside the vehicle, which smelled like marijuana, according to the report.[TRENDING: DeSantis to lift restaurant limits in Fla. | Here’s how to track your mail-in ballot | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?]Records show a K9 was brought to the scene and alerted on the vehicle, giving deputies probable

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Teen found with trafficking amount of heroin after running from traffic stop, deputies say

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A teenage boy who ran out of a car after it was pulled over was found with 11 grams of heroin in a Louis Vuitton backpack, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said they stopped a four-door car around 3:30 a.m.

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Orange County leaders, businesses caught off guard by Florida governor’s phase 3 executive order

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings held one of his regular coronavirus briefings Friday less than 30 minutes after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order banning local governments from enforcing restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus and placing Florida in the final phase of reopening.The mayor has not had time to fully review the order signed at 4:06 p.m.

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Half a million Florida residents may still be eligible for stimulus checks

Some of the highest resident totals by zip code are in the Orlando area, including:32703 Apopka with 1,660 residents32808: Orlando with 2,153 residents32839: Orlando with 2,165 residentsCastro said residents who did not file taxes and feel they are eligible should go to IRS.Gov and use the non-filer tool.The deadline to apply for the benefit is Oct. 15.Anyone who does not receive a stimulus check by Dec.

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Lake County students can change learning options now

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County students who’d like to switch from online learning to in person or vice versa can make the change now, according to the district.In a news release Friday, Lake County Public Schools said some parents who chose to keep their children at home amid fears about the coronavirus have now decided that the situation has improved enough to send their children back to the classroom.Between Sept.

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Central Florida counties react to governor’s ban on local restrictions, phase 3

phase three of the governor’s reopening plan.Some counties have implemented restrictions beyond the governor’s orders. For example, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings issued a county-wide mask mandate requiring residents and visitors to wear masks while in public places.

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’I think this gives us a real fighting chance:’ Restaurant owners happy to be back to full capacity

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The restaurant industry was quick to react Friday after Gov.

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Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves on to Phase 3 of reopening

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Just in time for the weekend, restaurants and bars can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves onto Phase 3 of its COVID-19 reopening plan, the governor said Friday. Phase 3 in Florida will start immediately, Gov.

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Volusia County leaders provide COVID-19 update

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – County officials in Volusia County are expected to hold a news conference as Floridians head into the weekend.

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Trump's coronavirus remarks weigh on minds of senior voters

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – President Donald Trump’s remarks at a campaign event in Ohio this week reverberated all the way to a sparkling waterfront in Florida, where senior citizens parsed his assessment of the coronavirus pandemic.Trump said that COVID-19 was seriously affecting “virtually nobody” under the age of 18 and sought to frame the pandemic as largely impacting older Americans, as he argued for school districts to resume in-person learning.“Now we know it affects elderly people with heart problems and other problems,” Trump said.

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Florida moving to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening, restaurants can operate at full capacity

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Florida surpasses 14,000 coronavirus deaths, reports more than 2,800 new cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s death toll from the pandemic surpassed 14,000 on Friday with 122 recent deaths reported by the Florida Department of Health.The department data also showed 2,847 new cases of the coronavirus in the state as of Friday.

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‘Heartbreaking:’ Dog hit with buckshot undergoes surgery in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Humane Society of Marion County is seeking donations to help a pup that was hit with buckshot and is suffering from extensive injuries.The unnamed dog was brought to the humane society on Sept. 12 with injuries.

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Trump camp hopes Mideast pacts translate to Jewish support

Jewish American voters have leaned Democratic for decades, but Republicans are hoping the recent steps toward normalized relations between Gulf states and Israel — which Trump vigorously touted earlier this month — bolster his appeal to Jewish voters. With battleground states like Pennsylvania, Florida and Michigan collectively decided in 2016 by fewer than 200,000 votes, any loss of the Jewish support by Democratic nominee Joe Biden could be pivotal.“Democrats like to say they have a majority of the Jewish vote,” said Republican Jewish Coalition executive director Matt Brooks, whose group is spending $10 million to boost Trump and other GOP candidates in electoral battlegrounds ahead of November.

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Neighbor calls 911 when Florida hockey fans yell, ‘Shoot! Shoot!’

TAMPA, Fla. – A neighbor called sheriff’s deputies on some rabid Tampa Bay Lightning fans who were screaming, “Shoot! Shoot!" as they watched Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final on TV Wednesday night.The call prompted several Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies to show up at Devon Garnett’s apartment door. He and two friends had gathered to watch the game at Garnett’s Radius Palms apartment.In the first period, the trio began screaming for a goal, prompting the 911 call.The caller told dispatchers someone was yelling loudly in the apartment above just before 8:30 p.m.

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Seminole County man is $1 million richer thanks to scratch-off game

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Mom’s remains go missing after being mailed to wrong Florida address

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Kentucky woman is sending out what she calls an “urgent plea” after a box containing her mother’s cremated remains went missing when she mailed it to her sister in Florida.On Sept. 9., Amy Redford of La Grange, Kentucky, sent the box via the U.S.

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Trump with the edge over Biden in Arizona, Florida and Georgia battlegrounds: polls

President Donald J. Trump talks about his healthcare vision and signs executive order in Charlotte NCÂ United States on September 24, 2020 and Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden speaks during a press conference after meeting with public heal (FOX NEWS) - New polls in three crucial general election battleground states show President Trump holding the edge over Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.The president tops Biden 51%-47% among likely voters in Florida and Trump holds a 1-point 49%-48% edge over the former vice president among likely voters in Arizona, according to ABC News/Washington Post public opinion surveys released on Sept.

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DeSantis to lift restaurant limits, ban local governments from future restrictions

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he doesn’t think the closure of restaurants has proven to be effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus, so he said he’s going to lift capacity limits and ban local governments from putting any restrictions back in place.“I don’t think the closure of restaurants has proven to be effective.

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UPDATE: Fatal crash involving construction vehicles closes I-4 in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – A fatal crash involving at least four vehicles has forced officials to close Interstate 4 in Orlando, according to police.The wreck was reported early Friday on I-4 west near the Florida Turnpike.Orlando police said the crash involved two cars that collided with parked construction vehicles. A woman driving one of the cars was killed in the crash, police said.I-4 west is closed at Conroy Road.

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Week 4 Preview: FSU-Miami has King in spotlight; SEC begins

The stakes have not recently been what they used to be for the Florida State-Miami rivalry, but the Seminoles and Hurricanes usually put on a good show.Before Miami won easily last year, the ‘Canes and ’Noles played five straight games decided by five points or fewer.A pandemic-altered college football season has helped put FSU-Miami in the spotlight again this weekend. The 12th-ranked Hurricanes (2-0) are hosting ESPN's “College GameDay,” and for the second straight week playing in primetime.Florida State (0-1) will play without coach Mike Norvell, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

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Fitzpatrick throws 2 TDs, rushes for 1 TD in Miami’s win against Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for two touchdowns in the Miami Dolphins 31-13 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.Fitzpatrick was 18/20 for 160 yards with two touchdowns.Miami’s quarterback did not turn the ball over once and also rushed for 38 yards, he also posted a rushing touchdown.The Dolphins scored the first two touchdowns of the game and never looked back.Jacksonville quarterback Gardner Minshew II did not have the best night.Minshew was 30/42 with one interception and he also lost a fumble.The Jaguars were 3-10 on 3rd down and Miami was 7-13 on 3rd down.Miami will play against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 4 and the Jaguars will play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct.

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Marion County Schools release video to address etiquette for virtual learning

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Marion County school officials addressed virtual etiquette through an online video.On Monday, the district released a video directed at Marion County families and guardians about correct online behavior plus disruptions they have been combating this school year.Kevin Christian with Marion County Public Schools said it took roughly 10 days to put together a “Netiquette” video to serve as a model of appropriate online behavior.“The code of conduct applies to any kind of school experience, it doesn’t matter if you are in the physical classroom, on the school bus, on the football field or in an online classroom,” Christian said.Christian said the video was developed after teachers district-wide raised concerns about

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Davis, Lakers beat Nuggets to take 3-1 lead in West finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Los Angeles Lakers are a victory away from returning to the NBA Finals — and only another comeback from 3-1 down by the Denver Nuggets can stop them.Anthony Davis scored 34 points, LeBron James had 26 and the Lakers beat the Nuggets 114-108 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.Davis got the Lakers off to a fast start with his scoring and James helped them finish it with his defense, forcing Jamal Murray into some late misses after the guard had kept the Nuggets in it with an array of high-difficulty baskets.James added nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Lakers had 12 offensive rebounds for a whopping 25-6 advantage in second-chance points.

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Fitzpatrick handles Jaguars again, this time with Dolphins

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Different team, familiar result for Ryan Fitzpatrick against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Fitzpatrick accounted for three touchdowns and led Miami to a 31-13 victory Thursday night, becoming the first NFL quarterback to notch six wins over the same opponent with six teams.The lopsided outcome also gave the Dolphins (1-2) their first double-digit victory in 39 games, ending the longest drought in the league.Fitzpatrick completed his first 12 passes — a career high — as Miami scored touchdowns on its first three drives for the first time since 2011.

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Vigil for 3-year-old killed in drive-by shooting canceled out of safety concerns

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A vigil scheduled to remember a three-year-old shot and killed in a drive-by shooting was abruptly canceled on Thursday out of concerns about safety.The vigil honoring Daquane Felix was set to begin at 6:30 p.m.

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President Trump visits Jacksonville for ‘Great American Comeback’ rally

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – President Donald Trump walked off Air Force One to a crowd of thousands at Jacksonville’s Cecil Airport on Thursday, where he hosted a “Great American Comeback” campaign rally, according to a WJXT report.The president’s rally Thursday night was highly anticipated among Jacksonville supporters.

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Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget

A cardboard box with Chicken McNuggets, McChicken Burger, a beverage cup with a soft drink, a bag with tomato ketchup and French fries. (Photo by Gerald Matzka/picture alliance via Getty Images) This was a pretty unhappy meal.A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget.

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Reward offered for information on fatal shooting of 3-year-old boy in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A $5,000 reward is being offered for information on the fatal drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy in Orange County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s office said it is asking the public for their assistance to help identify the person who shot Daquane James Felix Jr.

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Florida governor doesn’t want college students to be punished for partying during pandemic

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Cheerleaders, band allowed to participate in Orange County football games

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County cheerleaders and band members are taking the field again for the first time in months after the school district announced they could participate in football games again.Students and families protested earlier this month after Orange County Public Schools initially said they couldn’t take part in the games.

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Video: Security guard held at gunpoint during Florida Mall burglary, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida Mall security guard was held at gunpoint by three masked culprits who stole money from him and burglarized a jewelry kiosk, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the victim was on patrol shortly before 11 p.m. on Sept.

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More than 4,500 Seminole County students choose to return to school in October

SANFORD, Fla. – More than 4,500 students have opted to return to Seminole County campuses next month after spending the first nine weeks taking classes online, according to school district officials.Seminole County Public Schools spokesman Michael Lawrence said Thursday that 4,546 students chose face-to-face learning for the next nine weeks of school.[TRENDING: Gang feud leaves 3-year-old dead | Man steals cat blood from clinic | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?]Lawrence said 10,437 parents responded to the district’s recent survey.Nearly 6,000 of the 26,529 students learning remotely through the Seminole Connect program will not change their method of learning.The news comes days after Orange County announced that 15,792

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Orange City pastor accused of possessing child pornography

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange City pastor was arrested at his home after authorities found child pornography there, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.Agents said they learned that someone at 33-year-old Bryan Scott Carrejo’s Sandy Pine Drive home was offering to share child pornography online so they executed a search warrant and located files showing children as young as 8 years old.[TRENDING: Gang feud leaves 3-year-old dead | Man steals cat blood from clinic | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?]Carrejo was arrested Wednesday on five counts of possession of sexual performance by a child.

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft cleared of massage parlor sex charge in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor charge against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Thursday after courts blocked their use of video that allegedly shows him paying for massage parlor sex. Palm Beach County court records show that the charge was dropped Thursday.

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Patriots owner Kraft cleared of massage parlor sex charge

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Here’s why these wax figures were left to melt away in the Florida sun

ORLANDO, Fla. – A new exhibit left outside Orlando City Hall on Thursday is melting away under the Central Florida sun to raise awareness about climate change.“Melting Florida” is a statewide campaign designed by the CLEO Institute, which calls itself a nonpartisan organization dedicated to climate change education.“Rising temperatures and the climate crisis are impacting our way of life,” said Executive Director Yoca Arditi-Rocha.The sculpture in Orlando depicts a man with his granddaughter sitting on a park bench.

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Police: Woman knocked unconscious, severely injured during large brawl in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A woman was knocked unconscious during a large brawl in Daytona Beach and now, police say they’re trying to find the man responsible.A friend of the victim’s said they were leaving a bar near Seabreeze Boulevard and Grandview Avenue around 2:50 a.m. Sept.

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Florida nears 14,000 deaths, reports 2,541 coronavirus cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health reported 179 recent coronavirus-related deaths and 2,541 new cases Thursday, bringing the state’s total count from the virus up to 693,040.Florida is likely to surpass a death toll of 14,000 by the end of the week. As of Thursday, there have been 13,961 deaths since March, including 166 non-residents who died in the state.As of Thursday morning, there are 2,171 patients hospitalized with coronavirus around the state, according to the Agency for Healthcare Administration.

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Another Florida man accused of shining laser at Volusia sheriff’s helicopter

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A man has been arrested on allegations he pointed a laser at the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Air One helicopter.According to officials, 60-year-old Gregory Marr shined a laser beam at the crew aboard Air One while they were conducting a search on Palm Harbor Parkway.[TRENDING: Gang feud leaves 3-year-old dead | Man steals cat blood from clinic | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?]After the incident, Air One directed Flagler County deputies to Marr’s house, where he was taken into custody on charges of pointing a laser at a driver or pilot.Wednesday’s arrest marked the second time this week a man was arrested for pointing a laser at the helicopter.Earlier this week, Edgewater police arrested Ryan Hutton,

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Trump supporters line up more than 17 hours before president’s arrival in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Air Force One and President Donald Trump will be on their way to Jacksonville on Thursday for a rally ahead of the November election. The Great American Comeback Rally is happening at Cecil Airport on Jacksonville’s Westside at 7 p.m., although dozens of supporters lined up for the rally by 5 a.m.

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For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - LeBron James sent the word to the Los Angeles Lakers in a group text on Wednesday afternoon, and basketball suddenly seemed irrelevant.A grand jury in Kentucky had finally spoken. And James was letting his team know that NBA players, who have spent months seeking justice for Breonna Taylor, did not get what they wanted.“Something was done,” Lakers guard Danny Green said, “but it wasn’t enough.”LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on Sept.

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Election officials send mail-in ballots to these Central Florida voters

ORLANDO, Fla. – Election officials in three Central Florida counties will be sending mail-in ballots ahead of the November election.Mailings will begin Thursday in Osceola, Lake and Marion counties. Officials say voters should receive their ballots by next week.Election officials in Seminole County say their ballots will be mailed by Oct.

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Manager shot during Walmart robbery in Florida

BRADENTON, Fla. – A manager at a Florida Walmart was shot and wounded during a robbery Tuesday night, and police said they were still looking for the two culprits.The shooting occurred at a Bradenton store, news outlets reported. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigators said the men involved in the Walmart robbery appear to be connected to robberies at a Publix in Palmetto and a Dollar General in Bradenton.Two men entered the Walmart and demanded money, but a manager refused, deputies said.

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He's a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The youngest player on the floor helped the Miami Heat move a game away from the NBA Finals.Tyler Herro — still just 20 years old — scored a Heat rookie-record 37 points, Jimmy Butler had 24 and Miami beat the Boston Celtics 112-109 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.Goran Dragic added 22 and Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 12 rebounds to help the Heat take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. They can close it out Friday night in Game 5.Jayson Tatum scored all 28 of his points in the second half for the Celtics.

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Orlando bishop holds funerals for last 10 weekends amid gang violence

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Residents, spiritual and community leaders gathered Wednesday night to rally against the gang violence that has hit the Pine Hills neighborhood.“This community aches,” said Bishop Kelvin Cobaris.Cobaris and Bishop Derrick Hutchins met with residents at New Life Church on North Powers Drive.Hutchins said he’s held a funeral at his church every weekend for the last ten weeks -- sometimes twice a day.“Only two of them have been coronavirus related,” he said.

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Estranged husband accused of killing his wife’s dad in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Clermont with deputies saying an estranged husband is accused of killing his wife’s father.The incident happened on Windchime Circle, according to the Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the estranged husband is accused of going into the home of his wife’s parents and got into a confrontation with his father-in-law.The suspect is accused of shooting his father-in-law.Investigators said the suspect exited the house and apparently took his own life.The wife was present at her parents' home at the time.The name of the victim and suspect have not been released at this time.This is a developing story we will update this story as more information

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Did you know Central Florida is a hot spot for Brazilian investors, tourists?

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida has become a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, one of the most influential communities is the Brazilian community.Known for their samba and carnvales, or carnivals -- the Brazilian community has become a driving force in Central Florida’s culture and economy.[TRENDING: Trump supporter hit girl in face, deputies say | This Central Fla. city is the best place to live | Were 3 Orlando cops poisoned?]“We’ve got a lot of investments from Brazil.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0