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29.03.2021 / 23:41

Spring breakers could cause increase in COVID-19 cases in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – While spring break in Central Florida has been tame compared to other parts of the state, the region could still see an increase in COVID-19 cases as a result of the influx of visitors.

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Georgia woman hit and killed crossing A1A in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Two Georgia women were hit while crossing Highway A1A in Daytona Beach on Saturday, according to police.

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Woman and ex-boyfriend killed in murder-suicide at Lake County RV resort, deputies say

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County deputies released the names on Monday of the two people found dead inside an RV resort after a murder-suicide.

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Orlando attorney accused of ghosting clients faces possible disbarment

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando area attorney faces possible disbarment after clients claimed he took their money and stopped responding to them.

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2 people killed in 2 hit-and-run crashes near same Sanford intersection, police say

SANFORD, Fla. – Two people were killed after two separate hit-and-run crashes near the same intersection in Sanford on Monday, according to police.

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Dozens in Central Florida contract COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated

ORLANDO, Fla. – They’re called COVID-19 breakthrough cases -- people who have been fully vaccinated yet still contract the virus more than 14 days after their second shot.

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Flagler deputies respond to 3 ‘swatting’ prank calls

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to three “swatting” calls on Sunday.

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Volusia County School Board considers making masks optional

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia County School Board is set to discuss its mask requirement Tuesday and how long it would be in effect. Board members are expected to have a workshop where they will talk about possibly ending the mandate.

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Florida Senate looks to shield colleges from COVID-19 lawsuits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Senate committee will take up a bill Tuesday that would shield colleges and universities from lawsuits over decisions to shut campuses because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Family Health Source in DeLand now offering COVID-19 vaccine

DeLAND, Fla. – Family Health Source is now offering COVID-19 vaccines, making it the latest Central Florida site to do so.

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UCF’s spring football game to host fans at 50% capacity

The University of Central Florida will still host its spring football game at the Bounce House with Knights taking the field in front of fans.

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Trump crashes wedding to toast himself, complain about election loss

Donald Trump agreed to say a few nice words at a Mar-a-Lago wedding over the weekend, then proceeded to praise himself and complain about the election he lost, according to video obtained by TMZ.Video recorded by a guest shows the Florida resort owner and ex-president rattling off a list of grievances during a donor’s wedding reception on Saturday night. Trump can be seen attacking the Biden administration on Iran, China and the southern border before he says something about newlyweds John and Megan Arrigo.

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Florida adds 3,614 new COVID-19 cases as US government considers creating ‘vax passport’

ORLANDO, Fla. – With most of the country prepared to lift age restrictions and allow all adults to get vaccinated by May, the Biden administration is working to create a system for people to prove they’ve been vaccinated.

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New details emerge after 12-year-old boy raped, shot in Florida

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 12-year-old boy who was sexually assaulted and shot over the weekend in South Florida continues to recover in a hospital as police search for the man suspected in the sickening crime.

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Why are some determined to dim the light on Bright Futures, drop kick election drop boxes?

Many parents would beam with pride if their kid became a neurosurgeon or rocket scientist.

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DeSantis signs COVID-19 liability bill, promises action against vaccine passports

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law, protecting businesses, schools and other institutions from liability related to the COVID-19 pandemic during a somewhat unconventional news conference Monday in Tallahassee.

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‘Aggressive’ driver crashes head-on into firetruck in Volusia; 4 hurt

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. – A driver was critically injured and three firefighters were taken to a hospital after an SUV collided head-on with a firetruck Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Florida’s FEMA COVID-19 vaccination sites get extension to continue operations

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Those wishing to get the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the FEMA sites across the state will now have longer to do so.

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Man found stabbed after crash; 60-year-old faces murder charge, DeLand police say

DeLAND, Fla. – One man is dead and another man was arrested on a murder charge in connection with a stabbing outside a DeLand convenience store, according to police.

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Vaccinated for COVID-19? You might not be able to donate blood just yet

ORLANDO, Fla. – As vaccine eligibility has been expanded across Florida, blood centers are issuing a reminder about donation restrictions from people who have received a vaccine.

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Winter Park police seek public’s help in fatal bike crash investigation

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Winter Park police are seeking information from the public about a crash that killed a bicyclist earlier this month.

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Victim in Mims deadly shooting identified as Titusville man

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies on Monday identified a man who was shot and killed in Mims last week.

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Ask Trooper Steve: Do I need to keep old vehicle registrations?

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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Humane Society surgeons surprised to find bullet in rescued dog

TAMPA, Fla. - It’s been a long journey for Sarge, a 5-year-old Labrador retriever mix. However, things began to look up for him after he was taken in by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. "He came in from an organization in North Florida; we help them often.

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Poinciana Parkway closed as troopers investigate fatal head-on crash

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol troopers are asking people to take an alternative route as they investigate a fatal crash on Poinciana Parkway.

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Coronavirus variant cases on the rise in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida has seen a big jump in the number of cases caused by coronavirus variants.

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‘It was just nothing’: 99-year-old recounts Orlando’s transformation from sleepy town to tourist destination

ORLANDO, Fla. – In celebration of Women’s History Month, we want to introduce you to a local woman who has borne witness to Central Florida’s transformation over the past 50 years from a town full of orange groves to a top tourist spot.

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Gas prices dip in Florida, but ship blocking Suez Canal could cause future increase

ORLANDO, Fla. – There’s some good news for drivers in Florida. According to new numbers released by AAA, gas prices have slipped 2 cents per gallon in the past week.

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‘92 Heisman winner Charlie Ward named trustee for Florida college

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Charlie Ward, the 1992 Heisman Trophy winner and former NBA player, has been named a trustee for a Florida community college.

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Florida deputy is 7th in agency to die of coronavirus

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Florida sheriff’s deputy has become the seventh person in the agency to die of complications from the coronavirus.

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Fire consumes Orange County home

PINE HILLS, Fla. – A fire broke out early Monday at a house in Pine Hills.

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Man fires gun at Everglades park rangers; later arrested

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. – A man who fired a gun at Everglades National Park rangers was arrested Sunday evening, the park said.

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ACC ends forgettable season with early NCAA Tournament exit

Based on its own lofty standards, the Atlantic Coast Conference had a poor regular season.

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Inside job: Michigan goes to the paint to top FSU 76-58

INDIANAPOLIS – Hunter Dickinson scored 14 points and the top-seeded Wolverines took the inside route to the Elite Eight, pounding away in the paint Sunday for a 76-58 takedown of surprisingly helpless Florida State.

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Florida’s ‘anti-riot’ bill faces uncertain fate in Senate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida House on Friday approved a measure that would stiffen penalties against violent protesters, but momentum for the so-called “anti-riot” bill could slow down considerably — maybe even come to a screeching halt, as lawmakers approach the midway point of their two-month session.

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Death investigation underway at Sorrento RV resort

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation was underway Sunday at the Wekiva Falls RV Resort, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

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Florida adds 4,943 new COVID-19 cases on eve of vaccination expansion to 40 and older

ORLANDO, Fla. – Most of Florida’s adult population will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine beginning Monday.

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12-year-old boy abducted, sexually assaulted and shot in Miami-Dade, police say

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Police are searching for the person they say sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy before shooting him, reports News 6 sister station WPLG.

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Palm Bay vaccination event draws hundreds from Hispanic, Caribbean communities

Gina Dorvil and her husband had trouble securing a vaccine appointment until she heard through word of mouth that she could sign up at her grocery store.

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Marion County crash leaves 1 dead, 1 in serious condition

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 63-year-old Ocala man was killed Saturday evening in a two-vehicle crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Hundreds of families could be evicted when moratorium ends

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire March 31. Experts say that the moratorium will likely be extended again as billions of federal dollars become available for residents who have fallen behind on rent.

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2 dead, 8 injured after van crashes in Volusia County, troopers say

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly crashing Sunday morning involving a van that was carrying 10 people when it crashed on Interstate 95 in Volusia County.

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Viola's Known Agenda prevails in Florida Derby at Gulfstream

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – Everything is going Vincent Viola's way these days.

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‘Loving moms,’ 3 children killed in crash remembered by family, friends

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Soulful music, elegant lighting and smiling photos of two mothers and their three young children enveloped mourners Saturday at Kingdom Church as people gathered to remember the five family members.

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What To Watch: Michigan seeks to keep Big Ten alive in NCAAs

What to watch on Sunday at the NCAA tournaments in Indiana and Texas:

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'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son. Kristin Kay tested positive for the coronavirus in December and she has been in the hospital ever since fighting to survive.Her husband, Steven, was able to take a break from being by his wife’s side in the hospital to share what it was like for their son Parker to see and touch his Mommy for the first time in three months."You see Mommy?" Steven asked his son Parker. "Yeah," Parker said. "You wanna go?" Steven asked.

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Florida reports 5,688 new COVID-19 cases as seniors emerge from pandemic-imposed hibernation

ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly 45% of Americans who are 65 and older are now fully vaccinated and for those who are it means they can begin moving forward doing activities that once were taken for granted like seeing family.

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Body found in trunk of burned vehicle in Lake County, deputies say

GROVELAND, Fla. – Deputies discovered a man’s body in the trunk of a burned vehicle near Groveland Saturday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

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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