Close to 600 homes destroyed by Colorado wildfires
An estimated 580 homes, a hotel, and a shopping center have burned and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in wind-fueled wildfires outside Denver. (Dec. 30)
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SO ADORABLE: Snow keeps Oregon Zoo beavers busy
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A pair of beavers at the Oregon Zoo enjoyed a snowy walk on Wednesday while collecting some tree branches. The zoo in Portland says the pair, named Filbert and Maple, is their branch managers.
Today in history: Thomas Edison demonstrates the light bulb; US winds down the Marshall Plan
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Highlights of this day in history: Thomas Edison demonstrates the light bulb; The United States winds down the Marshall Plan; Actor Anthony Hopkins, composer Jule Styne, and musician Donna Summer are born. (Dec. 31)
New Year's forecast for Central Florida: Picture-perfect with plenty of sunshine and temps in the low 80s
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It looks like picture-perfect weather is in the forecast for New Year's weekend.
Trial Judge: Othal Wallace will stand trial in 2023 on murder charges in gunshot slaying of Daytona Beach cop Justin Raynor
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Finally, there's a movement afoot to bring accused cop killer Othal Wallace to justice with a capital murder trial now scheduled for April 2023 in the gunshot slaying of Daytona Beach police officer Jason Raynor.
Race fans can get ‘free’ first look at NASCAR ‘Next Gen’ Cars at Daytona International Speedway during Jan. 11 test session
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In anticipation of the 2022 points-race debut of NASCAR’s ‘Next Gen’ car in the Daytona 500, race fans can visit iconic Daytona International Speedway on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to get a ‘FREE’ first look at the machines that will bring the stock car look back to NASCAR, say track officials.
Orlando Magic lose at home Tuesday to the Milwaukee Bucks, 127-110, despite 38 points from Franz Wagner
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic lost at home Tuesday to the Milwaukee Bucks, 127-110, despite a team-high 38 points from forward Franz Wagner.
76. Three-time Indy 500 champ Bobby Unser, who briefly led the 1969 Daytona 500, died in May at 87
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Counting 'em Down: For better or for worse, this is the Headline Surfer countdown of the 2021's Top 100 biggest news stories of Central Florida along the tourism-driven stretch of Interstate 4 (Orlando Attractions and east to I-95 & the World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona). Each recap segment is posted with its own headline, culminating with the unveiling of No.
77. Daytona Top Cop Jakari Young: 60-plus individuals busted in Operation Pay Dirt focused on illicit drug & gun sales
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Counting 'em Down: For better or for worse, this is the Headline Surfer countdown of the 2021's Top 100 biggest news stories of Central Florida along the tourism-driven stretch of Interstate 4 (Orlando Attractions and east to I-95 & the World's Most Famous Beach in Daytona). Each recap segment is posted with its own headline, culminating with the unveiling of No.
John Madden dead at 85
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John Madden was dearly loved by millions of football fans worldwide. While it’s a very sad day, it’s also a day we should celebrate the life of a man who brought joy through the game of football to millions. John Madden, dead at 85.