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19.03.2021 / 23:47

Disney workers urge Gov. DeSantis to include them in vaccine eligibility

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On the same day that Gov. Ron DeSantis announced changes to the age eligibility for vaccines around the state, workers at Disney are calling on him to open it up to all hospitality workers.

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Hearing Monday will determine if Seminole County can move forward with superintendent pick

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A judge will decide Monday if the Seminole County School Board can move forward to make Serita Beamon the district’s new superintendent after an injunction was filed earlier this month against the board following a vote to withdraw its original offer to another candidate.

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Arrest made after viral video shows teen running handcuffed from police vehicle on Clearwater Beach

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater police arrested a teenager seen in a viral video escaping from the back of a police cruiser when his friend opened the door.Officers had handcuffed Dominic Glass, 18, around 7 p.m.

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Florida COVID-19 roundup: 5,101 new cases, 50+ vaccine eligible and J&J shots coming

ORLANDO, Fla. – An additional 3 million people in Florida learned Friday they would be able to get the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week after Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up the eligibility pool to people 50 years and older.

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Short-handed Florida outlasts Virginia Tech in NCAA opener

INDIANAPOLIS – Florida is heading to the second round for an eighth straight NCAA Tournament appearance — and with arguably its best player on the bench as a de facto assistant coach.

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Meet Osceola Regional Hospital’s first female gynecologic oncologist and robotic surgeon

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – One female doctor is leading the way in women’s health care at a hospital in Kissimmee.

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Publix now accepting vaccine appointments for people 50 and older

Ahead of Florida’s planned expansion of vaccine eligibility, Publix has already started accepting appointments for anyone who is 50 or older.

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Hospital job make Marlins prospect grateful for baseball

MIAMI – Miami Marlins pitching prospect Will Stewart landed a $10-an-hour offseason hospital job in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and said the experience made him more grateful for baseball.

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Prosecutors formally charge Florida children’s book author, husband with child abuse, imprisoning 3 children

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – State prosecutors formally charged a Seminole County husband and wife with child abuse, neglect and false imprisonment Thursday after investigators say one of their adoptive daughters was hospitalized in January due to severe abuse.

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Report: Flight to Florida diverted after passenger bites man’s ear

SOUTH CAROLINA – A United Airlines flight on it’s way to Florida was forced to land after a man bit a passenger’s ear and hit several other passengers, according to a news report from The State.

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Florida man among Proud Boys organizers who led mob into US Capitol, federal prosecutors say

ORLANDO, Fla. – An organizer for the right-wing extremist group the Proud Boys is facing federal charges in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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The Latest: First round of NCAA Tournament underway

The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

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Biden picks former Fla. senator who flew in space to lead NASA

Sen. Bill Nelson tries out the Hubble Space Telescope repair tools ahead of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission in 2009.

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More Johnson & Johnson shots coming to Florida but next shipment date unknown

Florida is slated to get 42,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines the week of March 22, marking the state’s second delivery of the single-dose shots, but it may be some time before another round is headed to the Sunshine state.

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Man accused of crashing into motorcyclist, fleeing scene during Bike Week

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A man hit a motorcyclist in Daytona Beach during Bike Week then drove off without stopping to provide any help, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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‘It’s not his decision to make:’ Governor swipes at Orange County mayor over vaccinations

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking exception with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ plan to expand vaccine eligibility at the Orange County Convention Center to anyone 40 and older starting on Monday.

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Biden picks former senator who flew in space to lead NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – President Joe Biden has chosen a former senator from Florida who flew on the space shuttle just days before the Challenger launch accident to lead NASA.

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Trooper Steve explains wait times after a crash

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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Ex-classmates sent evidence to FBI about Cocoa Beach man’s role in Capitol Riot

Former classmates of Cocoa Beach native Dillon Paul Homol, 22 — the third Brevard resident charged in connection to the Capitol Riot — tipped off the FBI about his activities by sending them Homol’s social media posts from the building on Jan 6., according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

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This female physician has played a key role in Orlando hospitals’ COVID-19 responses

ORLANDO, Fla. – It has taken a village to lead some of Central Florida’s hospitals through the coronavirus pandemic and one woman has been at the forefront of those efforts since the outbreak began.

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Yellow Camaro sought in fatal Orange County hit-and-run

ORLANDO, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday in Orange County, and the Florida Highway Patrol said troopers are searching for a yellow Chevrolet Camaro in connection with the fatal crash.

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Viral video shows Florida spring breakers helping handcuffed man escape from police cruiser

Florida spring breakers have gone viral in a video after helping a handcuffed man escape a Clearwater police cruiser.

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Gov. DeSantis expands vaccine eligibility to everyone 50 and older

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is expanding vaccine eligibility in the state of Florida to include everyone 50 and older.

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Trump Casino Miami? Florida gambling bill raises possibility

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Donald Trump’s struggling Doral golf club near Miami could be thrown a lifeline if a Florida bill being hammered out behind closed doors allows more gambling in the state and the property is allowed to operate a casino.

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Ocala man killed when his motorcycle slams into car, FHP says

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year-old Ocala man was killed Thursday night when his motorcycle crashed into a car that was stopped at an intersection, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Missing person found dead at hotel in Belle Isle

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A missing person was found dead at a Belle Isle hotel on Thursday night, according to police.

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6 things you can get with a free Orange County library card

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, many families are trying to get back to some sense of normalcy. That may include a trip to the library.

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Talks swirl about possible gambling deal in Florida

Nearly three weeks into the 2021 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis is floating the possibility of striking a gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe.

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Florida man accused of attacking officers with fire extinguisher during Capitol riots

A Pinellas County man is accused of using and throwing a fire extinguisher at officers at the Capitol Hill riots on Jan. 6, according to the Department of Justice.

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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood hit while riding bicycle in Port Orange

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was injured in a bicycle crash in Port Orange on Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Ex-Florida Sen. Frank Artiles charged in fake candidate scheme

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A former Florida state Republican senator was charged Thursday with three criminal counts involving a sham candidate intended to siphon votes away from a Democratic incumbent.

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Brevard County teachers accused of using marijuana with students

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Two Brevard County teachers gave their students marijuana and used it with them at their home, Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.

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Driver, passenger killed in fiery rollover crash in Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Two men were killed Wednesday when the car they were in was involved in a crash, rolled over and then caught fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Catalytic converter thefts increase across Central Florida

Law enforcement officers say criminals are stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in record numbers.

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Florida governor gathers panel of experts to validate COVID-19 response

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A year after the COVID-19 outbreak temporarily shuttered much of the economy and plunged the nation into debates over masks and lockdowns, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis convened a hand-picked panel of health experts at the state Capitol on Thursday to help validate the actions he took against the pandemic.

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More people vaccinated, additional sites possible indicators it’s time to expand eligibility, officials say

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted at plans to lower the vaccine eligibility age soon but didn’t share specifics during a news conference in Panama City on Thursday.

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Florida won’t require COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports,’ governor says

ORLANDO, Fla. – Floridians who plan to attend concerts and major sporting events in the Sunshine State won’t have to show proof that they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine, if Gov. Ron DeSantis gets his way.

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WATCH LIVE: Orange County leaders share update on COVID-19

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders will share an update on the coronavirus at a news conference at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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Gov. DeSantis knocks contact tracing as Florida reports 6,044 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – In an effort to expand vaccine access, FEMA opened a new mobile inoculation site Thursday at the Northwest Neighborhood Center in Orlando.

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President Biden picks former Florida Sen. Bill Nelson to lead NASA

Florida’s former Sen. Bill Nelson is set to become NASA’s next administrator if confirmed by the Senate, according to multiple reports saying President Joe Biden plans to tap the Brevard County native to lead the space agency.

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Tumble trouble: Wanted Lake County man hid in dryer, deputies say

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake County man wanted for violating his probation came clean about his hiding spot, telling deputies he was folded up in the dryer trying to avoid arrest, according to the sheriff’s office.

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McDonalds manager says customer attacked her because his 6 McChickens ‘took too long’

DAVIE, Fla. – A McDonalds manager spoke exclusively to Local 10 News about a customer who attacked her, seemingly out of nowhere.

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Video shows women attacking worker at Florida Popeye’s drive-thru window

LANTANA, Fla. – A dramatic attack and robbery was captured on camera at a Popeyes restaurant in Palm Beach County, News 6 partner Local 10 reports.

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Florida couple offers free beer as way to meet the neighbors

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A Florida couple came up with a great way to meet their new neighbors after moving into their home during the coronavirus pandemic. They offered free beer.

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Haven’t received your stimulus payment yet? Here’s what to do

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Check your bank accounts. Some 90 million Americans woke up Wednesday to their third stimulus payments deposited in their bank accounts.

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Florida vet held on child pornography, bestiality charges

MIAMI – A South Florida veterinarian is facing charges of possessing child pornography and sexually abusing a dog, authorities said.

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Horse killed, 2 men injured when car strikes carriage on Florida road

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Two men were injured and a horse was killed Wednesday night when a car struck a carriage on a Florida road, according to troopers.

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Bicyclist falls to death trying to beat Florida drawbridge

MIAMI – A bicyclist who ignored warning signs and tried to beat a Miami drawbridge slid to his death down the rising concrete slab, police said.

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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