25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks: Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma: 'We will never forget'
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Henry Frederick Fri, 09/11/2026 - 10:39
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LAKE MARY, Fla. -- Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorism attacks in the US where American blood was spilled.

BREAKING NEWS: Elderly woman shot multiple times by Port Orange cops has died; dramatic POPD video shows how deadly encounter unfolded

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PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- The woman shot by cops outside the Port Orange police headquarters  has died.

Linda Croteau, a 71-year-old widow who walked into the police lobby Thursday where a shot was fired from the gun she was holding, walked outside, and was shot by three cops who ordered her to drop the gun.

There are conflicting reports as to what led to the use of deadly force. The police chief has said it was an active shooter situation.

Volusia Beach Safety: Elderly man found dead near the shoreline in Ormond - apparent drowning victim Henry Frederick Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:43
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- An 81-year-old man found dead in shallow waters on Wednesday was the aopparent vivtim of a drowning, according to a social media post from Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.

BREAKING: Florida DOT revokes all permits for FLOCK cameras on state rights of way
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Henry Frederick Mon, 08/31/2026 - 01:18
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida has partially banned Flock cameras, ordering their immediate removal from all state highway rights-of-way. The directive, issued on August 31, 2026, revokes current permits and blocks future installations on state-managed roads.

MLB Rays ball club secures final approvals for $2.3 billion fixed-roof stadium in Tampa

Brodie Brazil video / Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 / The Tampa Bay Rays have secured final approvals for a new $2.3 billion fixed-roof stadium in Tampa. Both the Tampa City Council and the Hillsborough County Commission voted to pass the historic financing agreement. The approved deal solidifies the relocation of the franchise from St. Petersburg to a brand-new destination neighborhood in Tampa. The funding responsibilities break down as follows: 

Minute-by-minute Nepal flood reconstruction aired

FRANCE 24 English video / Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 / New satellite imagery and video analysis show the deadly Nepal floods began when part of a glacier near the Chinese border collapsed, triggering a debris flow that raced downstream at up to 150 km/h and devastated communities over more than 80 kilometers (49.71 miles). Scientists are still piecing together the exact sequence of events, while authorities warn the disaster may not be over as a newly formed lake upstream has started to overflow.

Remember the bow: KInley Rasmus & her Alabama team are out of the LLWS

FOX 56 WOLF TV video / Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 / Kinley Rasmus's historic run at the 2026 Little League World Series has come to an end. The 12-year-old two-way phenom and her Phenix City, Alabama (Southeast Region) team were eliminated following an 11-2 loss to Hamilton, Ohio (Great Lakes Region) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Rasmus was ineligible to pitch in the game due to pitch-count rest rules, having thrown 54 pitches during an extra-inning victory earlier in the week. 

Kinley Rasmus speaks of her performance in the Little League World Series

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ESPN video / Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 / Alabama’s 6-5 comeback win over Pennsylvania in an elimination game at the 2026 Little League World Series featured Kinley Rasmus. She spoke of her performance and making history at the Little League World Series, tying Mo’ne Davis for the most strikeouts by a girl all time.

Empire State Building in New York City lights up in pink in honor of the late, great Dolly Parton

Guardian News video / Wednesday Aug. 26, 2026 / The Empire State Building in New York City lit up in pink to honor country music star Dolly Parton. The singer, songwriter and actress died on Tuesday from cancer. Dolly Parton was 80. 

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BREAKING NEWS: Singer Dolly Parton has died at age 80 in Nashville, Tennessee

WSMV 4 Nashville video / Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 / Dolly Parton died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family announced her passing through a statement shared on social media, noting that she died peacefully following recent health challenges.

VSO deputies: Lakeland man arrested after firing shots outside the home of a 16-year-old girl just north of DeLand he met on Snapchat

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DELAND, Fla. -- A 27-year-old Lakeland man twice showed up at a home north of DeLand to meet with a 16-year-old girl he met on Snapchat. It didn't go well either time, Volusia deputies said.

Central Florida Weather this week: Hot with daily showers and thunderstorms for Orlando, Sanford & Daytona Beach Sera King Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:36
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, mainly after 3pm. It will otherwise be sunny and hot, with a high near 95 with a outh southwest wind around 5 mph.

Orlando Magic open the 2026-27 NBA regular season at Kia Center vs. the Atlanta Hawks
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Henry Frederick Mon, 08/24/2026 - 12:21
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ORLANDO, Fla. - The National Basketball Association has released its 2026-27 schedule and announced the Orlando Magic will open the season on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Kia Center against the Atlanta Hawks. Game time is 7 p.m.

BREAKING NEWS: Altamonte Springs cops respond to shooting death of woman; man later charged with murdering her

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- Altamonte Springs cops responded to the shooting death of woman Sunday afternoon; a man later in the day was arrested and charged with murdering her. charged with murdering her.

Actress & singer Shelley Fabares has died at 82 in Los Angeles

Nail Sheet video / Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 / Shelley Fabares, the actress and singer who became one of television’s most recognizable young stars before building a career that lasted for decades, has died. She was 82. Fabares died Saturday, August 22, in Los Angeles, surrounded by her loved ones. Her family, including her husband of more than four decades, M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell, confirmed her passing. Born in Santa Monica, California, in 1944, Shelley started working at a remarkably young age.