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Orlando Man Faces 117 Charges After Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation, Police Say

Orlando police arrested John Raymond Dombroski following a month-long investigation that began after electronics store employees reported discovering suspected child…

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Orlando Fire Department Tests Hurricane Response in ‘Operation Storm Shield’

The Orlando Fire Department and city emergency personnel tested Orlando’s hurricane response during Operation Storm Shield, an Aug. 13 exercise…

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Tymber Skan: Orange County Begins Condo Termination Process

Orange County commissioners have begun a legal process to terminate the condominium associations at Tymber Skan on the Lake, where…

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Anthony Rios Resigns as Fire Chief

Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony Rios resigned after acknowledging an inaccurate answer during a county budget hearing concerning fleet…

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Jolly earns major endorsements in Black community

David Jolly continued his campaign outreach to Black communities in Central Florida, meeting with pastors, educators and young voters while…

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Orlando Begins Transition to Fully Digital Street Parking

Orlando has begun replacing on-street parking meters with a fully digital payment system that uses the ParkMobile app, text messaging,…

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Orlando Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Community at Lake Eola

Thousands gathered at Lake Eola Park as Orlando celebrated America's 250th birthday during Fireworks at the Fountain. The annual Independence…

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Nemours Children’s Health Receives $1 Million Gift for Autism Programs

A $1 million gift from the Harvey & Carol Massey Foundation will help Nemours Children's Health expand autism services, caregiver…

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Orlando Officials Stress Hurricane Preparedness as 2026 Season Begins

With hurricane season underway, Orlando emergency managers stressed the importance of preparation, warning that one storm can cause significant damage…

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City of Orlando Announces “Many Voices, One Sky” Theme for Words & Wonders Poetry Contest

“This is an invitation to look at the world around you and put your observations into verse,” Gaither said. “Through…

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