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Alligator kills woman in Polk County's Lake Kissimmee after canoe tips over 35 miles south of Orlando

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- An 11-foot-long alligator killed a woman after tipping over a canoe she and her husband were paddling, in what investigators say appeared to be an accidental encounter.

Multimedia: Sanford Police ask the community for help identifying suspects in newly-released video of 2024 shooting

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford cops are asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspects in a newly released video, which shows the April 2024 shooting of Layla Bennett.

Joe & Barbara Petrock Launch $1 million matching fund to elevate healthcare education at 51st annual Daytona International Speedway Pro-Am

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --  Halifax Health Foundation announces the launch of a new career initiative: The Elevate Education Fund, established by longtime Halifax Health supporters Joe and Barbara Petrock.

Judge in Orlando orders 20-year-old man jailed without bail on murder charges in the horrific beating death of his 3-month-old baby girl

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A 20-year-old Orange County man was ordered held without bail by a judge on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the violent beating death of his 3-month-old daughter, Nova.

Daytona's Halifax Health participates in multi-agency pediatric drowning simulation to combat spike in local incidents

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PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- In response to a concerning rise in pediatric drownings across East Central Florida, Halifax Health took part in a comprehensive drowning simulation today in partnership with representatives of local first responders.

Boston Celtics defeat Orlando 120-89 in game 5 blowout to move on in NBA playoffs with Tatum's 35-point explosion; Magic led by Wagner & Banchero in exit Henry Frederick Wed, 04/30/2025 - 14:20
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BOSTON -- The Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic at the sold-out TD Garden, 120-89, in Game 5 to win the series 4-1.