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Police say approximately 20 people have been killed inside a Florida nightclub, and at least 42 were wounded.
Read More »50 Killed In Orlando Night club Shooting; Gunman Dead
Tallest Coaster in Orlando Opens at SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando's new roller coaster, Mako, is opening Friday. The ride is 200 feet tall and reaches speeds up to 73 mph.
Read More »Pilot: Blue Angels Will Fly Again ‘When the Time is Right’
The Blue Angels said goodbye to one of its pilots, Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, at a candlelight vigil Thursday.
Read More »Video: Gainesville Police Department Faces Termite Infestation
Gainesville Police Department is being fumigated due to a termite infestation discovered about a month ago. Fumigation is expected to be completed by Monday.
Read More »Power Outages, Flooding In Florida Due To Tropical Storm Colin
Residents filled sandbags, schools closed early and graduation ceremonies were postponed as Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency.
Read More »Jokes Aside, Renaming Florida’s Lake Horney Getting Thorny
Residents who live near the lake will be polled on whether they want to rename it
Read More »Palm Beach County Police Union Defends Ex-officer In Black Musician’s Death
Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg charged Palm Beach Gardens police officer Nouman Raja with manslaughter and attempted murder Wednesday, saying his shooting of Corey Jones, 31, Oct. 18 was unjustified and that he lied to a 911 operator to make it appear that Jones was still armed and a threat more than 30 seconds after he had been felled by the officer's bullets. If convicted, Raja could face life in prison. Jones' family issued a statement saying they are relieved by the arrest.
Read More »Wildlife Staff Preps For Possible Bear Hunt
Wildlife officials help make their case for black-bear hunt with data from webinars.
Read More »Florida Psychiatrist Sentenced To 25 Years For Trying To Kill Ex-Husband
Jurors needed just 2½ hours to find her guilty
Read More »Video: Cofrin Nature Park Reopens, Showcases Improvements
The Cofrin Nature Park, which was closed for six months for renovation, reopened on Saturday.
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