Billie Egger Wheeler sworn in for 2nd term on county council; named vice chair
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DELAND, Fla. -- Billie Egger Wheeler is eager to get to work for her constituents in greater Daytona Beach.
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Recycled Christmas trees become animal treats at Brookfield Zoo in suburban Chicago
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Greater Daytona Beach-Sanford-Orlando forecast: Mostly sunny skies through the week
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The National Weather Service out of Melbourne is calling for mostly sunny skies through this weekend with seasonal temperatures here in greater Daytona and along the I-4 corridor through Sanford and into The City Beautiful - Orlando.
Osceola Sheriff's Major Jacob Ruiz retires after 21 years serving & protecting in this Central Florida county south of Orlando
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Osceola County Sheriff's Major Jacob Ruiz announced his retirement today after 21 years of serving and protecting with the law enforcement the agency.
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Live: Trump holds rally in Georgia ahead of Tuesday election runoffs: Loeffler says she'll oppose Biden certification in Congress
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