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21.05.2021 / 13:27

Gov. Ron DeSantis hints at political future during speech at Pennsylvania event

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is raising suspicion over his political future after a speech at a big political event in Pennsylvania.

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Mask debate: Brevard school board holds special meeting

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Many schools are reevaluating mask policies for the upcoming school year, and Brevard Public Schools will discuss the hot topic Friday.

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Alert issued for missing 13-year-old Florida girl

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A missing child alert has been issued for a 13-year-old Florida girl.

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Turnpike overpass closed in St. Cloud due to possible fatal crash

ST. CLOUD, Fla. – A fatal crash early Friday forced the closure of an off-ramp of the Florida Turnpike and an overpass in St. Cloud, police said.

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Can’t drive 55: Speed limit increased to 60 mph on SR-408 in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – Drivers will notice a new change on State Road 408.

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Nice day in Central Florida but fire, rip current risk high

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s getting hot in here.

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Lake County woman reunited with guide dog taken in March

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake County woman was reunited with her guide dog on Thursday. Susan Blake said it had been 77 days without her guide dog until a court order was issued on Thursday.

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Fiancé arrested in homicide of popular tattoo shop employee

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – An arrest has been made in the homicide of Alicia Campitelli, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

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Historians celebrate Florida’s Emancipation Day

ORLANDO, Fla. – A group of mostly African American historians met outside of Orlando City Hall on Thursday to recognize May 20 as Florida’s Emancipation Day.

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Orange County Library offers free access to ancestry, genealogy center

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Library System has a genealogy center housed in the West Oaks Branch on 1821 East Silver Star Road in Ocoee where library members can dig into their heritage with expert help.

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Proud Boy named ‘Milkshake’ dragged Capitol officer into crowd during riot, FBI says

A Proud Boy nicknamed “Milkshake” who is accused of dragging a Capitol police officer into a crowd of rioters on Jan. 6 has been arrested in Central Florida, according to federal authorities.

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Markeith Loyd’s attorney suspended from representing indigent clients

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The attorney representing accused murderer Markeith Loyd has been suspended from receiving taxpayer money to represent indigent clients after a state agency accused the lawyer of submitting “excessive and concerning” legal bills, News 6 has learned.

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Social media post rallies community around homeless Florida veteran and his dog

PALM COAST, Fla. – August Tholen has used exit 289 in Palm Coast countless times but on a recent trip he noticed a man with his dog panhandling near the stop light.

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Winter Garden lab testing for COVID-19 blocking antibodies

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – As more Floridians get vaccinated for COVID-19, the big question is how long will that protection last?

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Tim Tebow Jacksonville Jaguars jersey now on sale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tim Tebow can now buy his latest jersey.

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Why has it been so windy in Central Florida all week? Here’s the answer

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hold on to your hat! The wind at times this week has felt like we’ve been dealing with a tropical storm but that is not the case.

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Man, 17-year-old shot pellet gun at 3 children in Lakeland park, deputies say

LAKELAND, Fla. – An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested in the pellet gun shooting of three children at Highland City Ballpark in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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Seminole County looking to incentivize vaccinations with coupons, beer

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County is looking at ways to incentivize people to get vaccinated, like offering coupons to grocery stores, according to the county’s Emergency Manager, Alan Harris.

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Florida Forest Service battling wildfire in Tiger Bay State Forest

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Forest Service’s wildland firefighters are battling a wildfire in Volusia County within the Tiger Bay State Forest.

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As positivity rate falls under 4%, Florida reports 2,881 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – State health data shows Florida has seen a positivity rate under 5% for over 10 days, leading Orange County health officials to remain optimistic for new guidance on masks and social distancing.

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Hispanic leader teams up with college, hospital to mitigate racial disparities among COVID-19 vaccinations

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Florida Technical College Kissimmee campus will host a free COVID-19 vaccine event Friday with Spanish-speaking staff on site.

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Masks will be optional during summer classes at Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Students will not be required to wear face coverings or masks during summer classes at Marion County Public Schools after a unanimous vote from the school board.

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Orange County ‘could not be in a better position’ as COVID-19 cases decline, leaders say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders said COVID-19 cases are declining and things are looking a lot better in the county compared to a few months ago.

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Florida tow driver facing murder charges after shooting

MULBERRY, Fla. – A Florida tow truck driver is facing murder charges after police say he fatally shot a man who had come to retrieve his vehicle from a tow yard.

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Ask Trooper Steve: Can crossing guards direct traffic?

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.

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Large chunk of ice falls from sky through Florida home’s roof

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s falling ice. Wait, what?

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Florida girl who fended off attempted kidnapper credits slime, ‘Law & Order’ with helping catch suspect

Florida girl seen on viral video fending off a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her from a bus stop earlier this week has credited toy slime and "Law & Order: SVU" with helping to catch the suspect.The girl detailed her quick thinking in an interview with the "Today" show on Thursday. 11-YEAR-OLD FLORIDA GIRL FIGHTS OFF SEX OFFENDER AT BUS STOP"The man got out of his vehicle holding a knife, came towards me and I tried to run but he caught me," the girl told the outlet.Video shared by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday shows the girl waiting alone for a school bus in West Pensacola at around 7 a.m. that morning when a white SUV pulls up.

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It's official: Tim Tebow signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow is returning to the NFL after officially signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team tweeted out the announcement on Thursday morning. "We have signed TE Tim Tebow," the tweet read. "I want to thank the Jaguars for the opportunity to compete and earn a chance to be a part of this team.

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Child rape suspect found off Florida trying to leave country by boat, police say

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – After a months-long search, a 34-year-old man accused of raping two children in the state of Washington was arrested on a boat off the coast of Florida, officials said.

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Reunited: Tebow signs with Jags, rejoins Meyer as tight end

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tim Tebow and Urban Meyer are together again, this time in the NFL and with Tebow playing a new position.

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‘What is he going to do with me?’ Florida girl recounts kidnapping attempt at bus stop

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – An 11-year-old Florida girl who fought off a man in a brazen attempted kidnapping is sharing her experience.

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Viral video shows orca's stunning leap during dramatic dolphin hunt

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Tim Tebow signs contract with Jacksonville Jaguars: report

ORLANDO, Fla. – Tim Tebow has signed a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to ESPN.

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Winds stay strong, prompting beach warnings

ORLANDO, Fla. – We are in for yet another windy day across Central Florida.

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Expert shares how your child can escape a kidnapping

After a video began circulating showing an 11-year-old girl fighting off an attempted kidnapper on Tuesday in Escambia County, many people are crediting the girl’s quick thinking for saving her life.

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FBI arrests 19-year-old Osceola substitute teacher for distribution of child porn

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The FBI has arrested a 19-year-old substitute teacher in the Osceola County School district for distribution of child porn, court records show.

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Deltona woman says deputy ‘put his hands on me,’ sheriff calls claims a ‘blatant lie’

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says it’s seeking to charge a Deltona woman for filing a false report against a deputy alleging that he groped her when sheriff’s office investigators say video and witnesses prove otherwise.

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Orange County leaders expect to reach phase 3 of masking guidelines soon

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders are optimistic that the county will reach one of the milestones it set in order to reach phase 3 of the masking and social distancing guidelines.

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Overdoses in Volusia County drop after hospitals partner with treatment counselors

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Larry Brooks has spent the last 12 months racing to Halifax Health Daytona Beach, the hospital across the street from where he works at SMA Healthcare, trying to get to every addict that came in on a stretcher after overdosing.

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Video: Wild Florida police chase ends with 5 juvenile suspects in custody after attempted home invasion

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A Wednesday morning police chase in Florida’s Broward County ended with five juveniles in custody and several others injured, according to authorities and shocking video. Police were called shortly before 7 a.m.

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FDLE turned over Osceola SRO body-slamming case to state attorney’s office

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The probe into an Osceola County school resource deputy who was caught on video slamming a Liberty High School student onto concrete was turned over to the State Attorney’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said.

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$950,000 in illegal drugs seized during Orlando drug bust

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Nearly $1 million in illegal drugs were seized during a recent Orlando drug bust, according to the police department.

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Summer camps adapt COVID-19 policies in second year with an ongoing pandemic

This summer will mark the second year camps will host children amid an ongoing pandemic but with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines summer camps are continuing policies to keep campers safe.

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Risk for mosquito-borne illness on the rise in Orange County, health officials say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is warning of an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in the area.

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2 hurt after Port Orange head-on crash

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Two people were hurt Wednesday in a head-on crash in Port Orange.

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Florida girl, 11, fights off attempted kidnapping in dramatic video

Florida man in connection with a wild incident captured on video, in which an 11-year-old successfully fights off an attempted kidnapping.The girl was playing with a wad of blue slime while waiting at a school bus stop early Tuesday when the incident occurred, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Florida woman, 28, posed as student to get Instagram followers, police say Surveillance video shows a white SUV rolling up to the scene and a man jumping out to accost the girl on a grassy lawn.

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Florida sees 2,856 new COVID-19 cases as state reports 20,000 young teens vaccinated

ORLANDO, Fla. – State data shows over 20,000 young teens have been vaccinated in Florida as eligibility expanded to children as young as 12 nearly one week ago.

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Florida House gives gambling bill with Seminole Tribe final approval

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would include allowing sports betting in the state.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
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