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Man Threw Flares at Orlando Soccer Stadium, Convicted of Arson Resulting in Injury

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A man who threw flares into the crowd at the Orlando soccer stadium was convicted of arson resulting in injury by a federal jury. 

Florida Congressman Appointed to Critical Transportation, Infrastructure Subcommittees

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Florida Congressman appointed to critical transportation and infrastructure subcommittees where he hopes to advance safer, more connected transit.

Orange County Tourist Tax Collections ‘Cooled Off’ in Latest Report

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The Orange County tourist tax collections "cooled off" in the latest report from Comptroller Phil Diamond. 

Orlando Briefs

Orlando Police Seize Guns, Make 108 Arrests in One Week

The Orlando Police Department seized 20 crime guns from local streets and made 108 arrests in one week.

Convicted Felon Arrested in Orlando after Drug Trafficking Investigation

A convicted felon was arrested in Orlando after a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigation. 

Orlando VA Staff Earn Top Honors at Hackathon

The Veterans Health Hackathon 2025 may be over, but the innovations it sparked are only getting started. 

Second Harvest Welcomed Two New Board Members

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed two new board members.

Taffer’s Tavern Says Thanks: 50% Off for Local Heroes in November

Taffer's Tavern, created by “Bar Rescue” host and star Jon Taffer, is saying thanks with 50% off for local heroes in November.

Legendary Elvis Presley Guitar Car Comes Back to Life in Orlando

The legendary Elvis Presley Guitar Car comes back to life in Orlando.

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State

Florida Governor DeSantis Awarded $112 Million for Water Quality, Supply Projects

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $112 million in grants to improve water quality and water supply statewide.

Florida Secretary of State Agreement with DHS to Better Secure Elections

Florida Man Claimed Top Prize from $10,000 A Week For Life Scratch-Off Game

National

Treasury Preventing Abuse of Refundable Tax Credit Benefits by Illegal Aliens

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The Treasury is taking action to prevent the abuse of refundable tax credit benefits by illegal aliens. 

2026 YoungArts Award Winners Announced

Department of War Creates Domestic Supply of Gallium and Scandium

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