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Spate of shootings by law enforcers concerns community, FDLE
In the past month, seven people have been shot by law-enforcement officers in Central Florida — some fatally. In situations ranging from a crossbow-wielding man in Orange County to a 61-year-old woman in Volusia, officers have employed the most...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Orlando, Brevard County, Orange County (Florida), Laws
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Volusia County woman killed in morning crash
A 46-year-old Volusia County woman was killed after she left the roadway early Sunday and barreled head-on into a tree near the edge of the Ocala National Forest, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Jackie Baiga, of DeLand, was pronounced dead at...
Tags: Ocala National Forest, DeLand
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Poinciana Blvd. reopens, I-4 east slow in Volusia
Poinciana Boulevard has reopened after being closed for eight hours after a head-on crash between two tractor-trailers, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The street was closed near Crescent Lakes Way, north of Poinciana and southwest of Kissimmee....Tags: Florida Highway Patrol, Interstate 4, Poinciana, Highway Transportation, Kissimmee
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Battle looms as commercial space interests seek piece of federal wildlife refuge
The coastal ghost town of Shiloh, where the nation's rock-star rocketeer wants to build a space town, is for now a place of orphan oranges, turkey tracks and lonesome tombstones. Above all, Shiloh is surrounded by the healthiest part of Merritt Island...
Tags: Heavy Engineering, Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, U.S. Department of the Interior, NASA
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Frederick Marr murder trial delayed to allow for new defense attorney
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE -- A change in defense attorneys is expected to delay the scheduled July murder trial of Frederick G. Marr, a Lower Township man charged with shooting his nephew in 2010. During a brief court hearing Thursday, Marr's current...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Prosecution, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Trials
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BRIEF: Frederick Marr murder trial delayed to allow for new defense attorney
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE -- The murder case against Frederick Marr, charged in the 2010 death of his nephew Ronald Denny, was delayed again Thursday after his current attorney was relieved from representing Marr. Superior Court Judge Patricia Wild...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Trials, Lawyers
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Gov. Scott recognizes Central Florida teachers as among state's best
Sentinel School ZoneGov. Rick Scott on Wednesday presented ten district-level Teachers of the Year with "Shine Awards" in recognition of their hard work. The awards were presented during a cabinet meeting in Orlando. The local teachers recognized were: - Dorina...Tags: Regional Authority, Osceola County, Politics, Seminole County, Executive Branch
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Traffic: Crash blocks Semoran Boulevard
A vehicle accident has southbound Semoran Boulevard blocked near Hoffner Avenue. Orlando police report the crash occurred about 6:55 p.m. No other details were immediately released. Elsewhere in Central Florida, a crash on Pleasant Hill Road at Cypress...
Tags: Interstate 4, Brevard County, Daytona Beach, Transportation Accidents, Boynton Beach
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Weather: Mostly sunny, dry and breezy
Central Florida can continue to dry out today after a week of soaking rains. The National Weather Service in Melbourne is forecasting mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 degrees. Winds will be out of the west northwest at about 15 mph, with gusts...
Tags: Weather, Cinco de Mayo, Melbourne, Orlando Weather, Seminole County
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Volusia deputy shoots woman who called 911 to report burglar
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating after a Volusia County deputy shot a woman in the shoulder outside her Volusia County home Thursday evening. The deputy was dispatched to the home on Eloise Circle near Ormond Beach about 6:10...
Tags: Ormond Beach, Volusia County Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement, Shootings
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Traffic: Rain causing crashes, backups on I-4 east
Rainy weather is causing a number of crashes this morning on Central Florida's roadways. Westbound on Interstate 4, a crash in backing up traffic to U.S. Highway 92 in Volusia County. In Seminole County, the eastbound I-4 center lane is blocked by a...
Tags: Florida's Turnpike, Lake Mary, Orange Blossom Trail, Traffic, Conway
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Traffic: Rough ride on wet roads
It's been a rough morning on the roads because of rain and wrecks. Westbound S.R. 408 is still experiencing delays near Orange Avenue due to a disabled vehicle blocking the left lane. Traffic is slow from Anderson Avenue to the exit ramp for Interstate...
Tags: Florida's Turnpike, Lake Mary, Traffic, Winter Garden, Pine Hills
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