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Volusia County Beach Safety: South Carolina man caught in rip current drowns in New Smyrna surf

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A 54-year-old South Carolina man drove over here with a co-worker from a job site in Orlando for an early Friday afternoon lunch and a refreshing dip in the ocean.

China zero-Covid policy: Security forces clamp down on rallies in multiple cities

China's major cities of Beijing and Shanghai were blanketed with security on Tuesday in the wake of nationwide rallies calling for political freedoms and an end to Covid lockdowns. The country's leadership faced a weekend of protests not seen in decades, as anger over unrelenting lockdowns fuels deep-rooted frustration with the country's political system as a whole.

Dr. Anthony Fauci in final press briefing from the White House urges Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots

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After more than 50 years in government, Dr. Anthony Fauci briefed reporters from the White House for the last time Tuesday, delivering what he called his "final message" urging Americans to get their COVID-19 booster shots.

Osceola County Sheriff's Office: Kissimmee woman, 22, arrested on burglary charges in connection with thefts at World Food Trucks

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- A 21-year-old Kissimmee woman has been arrested on multiple felony burglary-related charges related to thefts at World Food Trucks.

Democrat Katie Hobbs prevails over Trump election denier Republican Cari Lake for Arizona governor

Democrat Katie Hobbs has been elected Arizona governor, defeating Republican Cari Lake, an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say if she would accept the results of her race this year.

ENDORSED: Orlando Democrat Val Demings for Florida US Senate over GOP incumbent Marco Rubio

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Congresswoman Val Demings, Democrat and former Orlando police chief, is Headline Surfer's endorsed candidate for Florida US senator over Republican incumbent Marco Rubio in Tuesday's elections.

What Russian withdrawal in Kherson could mean for the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged civilians to leave the city of Kherson as Ukrainian troops advance in the area. The statement is the latest signal that Russia's military may be planning to withdraw from the occupied Ukrainian city. But Ukraine says Russia could be feigning a withdrawal in order to ambush Ukrainian troops when they move into the city.