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FAMU Orlando Alumni Chapter Celebrates Annual Appreciation Day

"I'm really excited to go because, I'm ready to be surrounded by people of my color, who have the same…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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