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16.04.2021 / 14:21

Belleview police search for missing, endangered 72-year-old man

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities in Marion County are searching for a missing and endangered 72-year-old man who is without his medication, according to the Belleview Police Department.

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Orlando man ejected through windshield, killed in Orange County crash, FHP says

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – A 43-year-old Orlando man was killed early Friday when he was ejected through the windshield of his pickup truck during a crash in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said,

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in Lakeland

LAKELAND, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday will hold a news conference in Lakeland.

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Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill goes to Gov. DeSantis amid racial strife

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature approved stiffer penalties against violent protesters on Thursday, handing a major legislative victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who began campaigning for the measure last year following a summer of turmoil across the country over the killings of Black people by police.

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Gaetz and DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – When he launched his campaign to become Florida’s governor in January 2018, few expected Ron DeSantis to prevail in America’s toughest political battleground.

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Video: Volusia deputy hit by pickup truck during traffic stop

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Volusia County deputy was hit in the back by a pickup truck during a traffic stop on 30th Street in Edgewater Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Port Orange Fire chief fired after altercation with county official

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Port Orange Fire Department chief was fired this week leave following an incident with the Volusia County director of public protection, a city official confirmed to News 6.

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Orange County vaccination efforts undaunted by J&J pause

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is doing little to slow Orange County’s vaccination efforts.

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International astronaut crew arriving at Kennedy Space Center ahead of liftoff

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – Four astronauts from three countries are set to arrive at Kennedy Space Center Friday ahead of their launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket less than a week away.

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More manatees have died in 2021 than all of last year

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – More manatees have died in 2021 than all of last year and the majority of the deaths are in Central Florida.

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Trust Index: Could Central Florida reach herd immunity by fall?

ORLANDO, Fla. – One of Central Florida’s largest venues is planning to re-open at full capacity in fall, but will the state or Central Florida have reached herd immunity with COVID-19 by then?

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Community advocate, nonprofit founder is getting results in West Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – This week’s Getting Results Award goes to Shaniqua (Shan) Rose. Rose can best be described as a community organizer, advocate and founder of the nonprofit Change For The Community.

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Volusia Schools will not offer hybrid learning next school year

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Public Schools will not offer Volusia Live next school year, according to Superintendent Dr. Scott Fritz.

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COVID-19 vaccines coming to Silver Star Gymnasium, appointments available

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County announced the next site for the mobile COVID-19 vaccination program will be at the Silver Star Park Gymnasium.

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23-year-old Florida man wins $235 million Powerball jackpot

The life of a 23-year-old Florida man has changed forever with the purchase of a Powerball ticket.

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Senate to consider Bill Nelson as NASA administrator later this month

Former Sen. Bill Nelson will go before the U.S. Senate later this month during a confirmation hearing where he is expected to be confirmed as NASA’s next administrator.

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Florida reports 6,748 new COVID-19 cases as FEMA-backed sites work to move forward with Pfizer

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Division of Emergency Management is working with FEMA-backed vaccination sites to once again offer the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine as Johnson & Johnson doses remain in limbo.

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House GOP leader: Won’t punish US Rep. Matt Gaetz unless charges filed

WASHINGTON – Rep. Matt Gaetz, under federal investigation for sex trafficking allegations, is “innocent until proven guilty” and Republicans don’t plan to punish him unless charges are filed, the House GOP leader said Thursday.

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With J&J shots on hold, all state mobile vaccine sites pause operations through weekend, officials say

ORLANDO, Fla. – As the nation waits for federal health officials to finish reviewing Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine — currently on hold due to a handful of reports of blood clots — Florida officials are pressing pause on the state’s mobile vaccination sites through at least the weekend.

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Key Florida House committee passes ‘Kaia Rolle Act’ aimed at preventing arrest of young kids

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida House Judiciary Committee moved a police training bill forward Thursday which includes a provision preventing the arrest of children 7 years old and younger.

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Florida revokes Orange County’s access to COVID-19 database after release of vaccine information

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County health officials no longer have access to a critical statewide database that gives local decision-makers information including on COVID-19 vaccine distribution rates.

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Fatal crash shuts down both directions of State Road 417 in Sanford, FHP says

SANFORD, Fla. – A fatal crash has both directions of State Road 417 closed in Sanford, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Florida nurse accused in scam that cons victims into sending cash

MIAMI – A nurse practitioner in South Florida has been arrested as part of a scam that cons senior citizens into wiring or mailing large amounts of money.

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Alert issued for missing 1-year-old Lake County girl

A missing child alert has been issued for a 1-year-old Lake County girl.

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Florida Education Commissioner asks districts to make face masks voluntary next school year

Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is asking school districts to make mandatory face mask policies voluntary for the next school year.

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Look out for these hairy caterpillars in Florida

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health issued an alert to be on the lookout for hairy caterpillars.

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Drop-off boxes back on the table in Republican-led election bill

During a Florida Senate Rules Committee meeting on Wednesday, a change was made to the draft of Senate Bill 90, which would allow for drop-off ballot boxes at some locations.

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85-acre brush fire causing smoky conditions in Volusia County

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Forest Service is working to extinguish an 85-acre brush fire that’s causing smoky conditions in Volusia County Wednesday evening.

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Rebuild the world at Legoland’s new ‘Planet Legoland’ experience

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Legoland Florida Resort is set to open its new Planet Legoland experience this Friday.

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Electrical issue shuts down portion of Semoran Boulevard

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An electrical issue has forced a portion of Semoran Boulevard to be shut down during the rush hour commute on Wednesday.

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Bill banning transgender athletes from school, college sports passes Florida House

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill that would prevent men and transgender women from participating in Florida school and college sports designated for women passed in a Florida House vote Wednesday after two days of intense debate.

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FEMA-backed vaccine sites could resume providing first doses of Pfizer vaccine

ORLANDO, Fla. – The four FEMA-backed vaccination sites in Florida — including the one at Valencia College West Campus in Orlando — will once again offer first doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

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Missing child alert issued for Lee County 6-year-old boy

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida law enforcement issued a missing child alert Wednesday for a 6-year-old boy believed to be taken by his biological father Sunday evening, according to authorities.

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I told you I’d be back

Hey there boys and girls and non-binary folks, it’s Thomas Mates again. I told you I’d be back and I now get to prove that I am a man of my word, in much the same vein as Arnold Schwarzenegger. I had to settle for a robot emoji up there in the headline because they apparently don’t make a Terminator one — which seems like a real missed opportunity to me.

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Florida reports 6,721 new COVID-19 cases as health officials discuss J&J concerns in emergency meeting

ORLANDO, Fla. – An advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control met virtually Wednesday afternoon to discuss the next steps for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid blood clot concerns.

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Funders double A Gift for Teaching backpack supply drive donations

ORLANDO, Fla. – A Central Florida nonprofit helping students and teachers prepare for the school year ahead will get a big boost with the help of matching funders doubling each donation of backpacks and supplies.

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Police body cam footage shows woman on racist rant at Florida Walgreens

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Police body cameras were rolling, as were cellphones, when a woman was detained following a racist rant inside a South Florida Walgreens.

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Committee recommends school resource officers in Osceola County wear body cameras

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A special committee is recommending all school resource officers in Osceola County should be required to wear body cameras.

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UAE sets new ambitious timeline for launch of moon rover

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates’ space center announced Wednesday a more ambitious timeline for sending its first rover to the moon.

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Lake County back-to-school survey reaches deadline

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County Schools spokesperson Sherri Owens said Wednesday is the last day for parents to submit the district’s back-to-school survey for the fall.

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Hero: Homeless Army veteran pulls man from burning vehicle in Florida

PENSACOLA, Fla. – A homeless Army veteran is being called a hero for pulling a man to safety when his car caught fire after a head-on crash in Florida’s Panhandle.

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Second person dies from injuries in Orange County street race crash, FHP says

A second person involved in an Orange County crash caused by two cars street racing has died from their injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Cocoa City Council to draft letter to State Attorney on teen shooting case

COCOA, Fla. – Cynthia Green made an impassioned plea as she broke down in tears at Cocoa City Hall Tuesday evening asking for justice in the death of her son, who was one of two teens fatally shot by a Brevard County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop last year.

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Biden faces long odds in push for more state 'red flag' laws

IOWA CITY, Iowa – President Joe Biden faces an uphill battle as he tries to revive a push for more state laws that would allow authorities to temporarily disarm people who are considered a danger to themselves or others.

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Alert issued for missing 13-year-old Florida girl

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A missing child alert was issued for a 13-year-old Tallahassee girl who was last seen Tuesday, according to a release from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Florida House poised to pass bill barring transgender females from playing in girls’, womens’ sports

The Florida House is poised to pass a measure that would bar transgender females from participating in girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports, amid fierce opposition from Democrats and warnings about potential financial repercussions.

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Florida Senators introduce 'CRUISE Act' to revoke CDC's no-sail order

ORLANDO, Fla. - Two Florida Senators have introduced an act to revoke the CDC's no-sail order and require them to provide guidance for cruises to resume safe operations.Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio joined Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan to introduce the Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements (CRUISE) Act on Tuesday. The act would reportedly revoke the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) current no-sail order on cruises and require the public health agency to provide COVID-19 mitigation guidance for cruises to resume safe domestic operations. Florida Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar is said to be leading the legislation into the House of Representatives as well. MORE NEWS: Florida to follow recommended

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9th time in 2021: Florida panther struck, killed by vehicle

FORT MYERS, Fla. – An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle.

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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