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Crime
Suspect Fatally Shot by Police After Firing Gun in Downtown Orlando
As officers were responding, the suspect pulled out the handgun and fired a single round into the air. Responding officers…
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Political Campaigns
Coretta Anthony-Smith Enters Race for Florida Senate District 15 Seat; Honors Senator Thompson
“Pine Hills, Washington Shores, Historic Parramore, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Gotha, parts of Oakland, the Dr. Phillips area, Historic Eatonville and…
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Law Enforcement
Stray Bullet Kills Bystander Outside Orlando Bar; Two Arrested in Connection with Shooting
Orlando, FL — A late-night shooting outside a popular Orlando bar has resulted in the death of an innocent bystander…
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HBCU
Charlie Ward on the Verge of Becoming FAMU’s New Men’s Basketball Coach
The proposed deal includes a five-year contract starting at $175,000 per year with annual raises. If it goes through, Ward…
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Crime
Former Dealership Employee Arrested for $75,000 Fraud Scheme in Fort Pierce
As the dealership’s accounts administrator, McKisset was responsible for making operational purchases, managing cash deposits, reconciling financial statements, and issuing…
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#NNPA BlackPress
Tainted, Toxic, and Troubling: Recalls Spike Nationwide
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Trump administration’s sweeping layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services—announced as part of efforts…
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Transportation
Heads up, Orlando drivers!
North and southbound Summerlin Avenue traffic will be detoured around the closure between East Anderson Street and Pine Street. This…
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Politics
Governor Josh Shapiro’s Home Set on Fire in Early Morning Attack; Suspect in Custod
Authorities have identified the suspect as 38-year-old Cody Balmer, who is now in custody. After scaling the fence, Balmer reportedly…
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Crime
Jogger Fights Off Attacker in College Park; Suspect Arrested
Tyler Feight, allegedly attempted to further overpower the woman. However, the victim resisted by screaming and kicking, successfully forcing Feight…
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Crime
UPDATE: Second Arrest Made in March Homicide Investigation
The male victim, later identified as 26-year-old Jared A. Kinloch, was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was…
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