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Two Arrested for Calling Central Florida School Principal to Report Bomb

Two individuals were recently arrested for calling a Central Florida school principal to report a bomb.
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State Attorney Seeks Death Penalty for Man Who Murdered, Dismembered Elderly Victim

State Attorney Suzy Lopez is seeking the death penalty for a man who murdered and dismembered an elderly Central Florida victim.
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Central Florida Man Enters Open Plea to Court ahead of Felony Trial for Burglary

A Central Florida man entered an open plea to the court ahead of a felony trial for burglary.
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Employee Accused of Stealing Funds from Central Florida Bakery Charged with 51 Felonies

An employee accused of stealing funds from a Central Florida bakery was charged with 51 felonies, according to local law enforcement.
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Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested after Running Over 70-Year-Old Woman on Beach

A hit-and-run suspect was recently arrested after running over a 70-year-old woman on a Central Florida beach.
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Tampa Police Arrested 15-Year-Old Female Student with Gun on School Campus

Tampa Police arrested a 15-year-old female student after she was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun at a local high school.
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Florida Senators Introduce Legislation to Bring NASA HQ to Space Coast

Florida Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced legislation to bring the NASA HQ to the Space Coast.
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NASA Causeway Bridge Completed Months Ahead of Schedule

Florida Governor DeSantis announced early completion of NASA Causeway Bridge in Brevard County, as Florida wants NASA to move its HQ to Space Coast.
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Governor Awards $1.5 Million to Winter Haven to Expand Rail Access

Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $1.5 million to Winter Haven to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park.
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Central Florida Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Sexual Activity with Minor

A Central Florida teacher was arrested for inappropriate sexual activity with a minor.
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Central Florida Teens Arrested for Written Threats to Kill

Two Central Florida teens were arrested for written threats to kill, according to local law enforcement.
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Central Florida Man Wins $1 Million Playing JEOPARDY! Scratch-Off Game

A Central Florida man recently claimed a $1 million top prize from the JEOPARDY! scratch-off game.
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Shriners Children’s Becomes Largest Pediatric Motion Analysis Center in the World

Shriners Children's became the largest pediatric motion analysis center in the world.
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Marlowe Live Oak in St. Cloud Welcomes Residents to Peaceful Escape

Greystar announced that Marlowe Live Oak in St. Cloud is now open and welcoming residents to a peaceful escape.
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Pickleball Kingdom Location Announced in Pinellas Park

Pickleball Kingdom recently announced its newest facility coming to Pinellas Park.
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Sanford Native Participated in Active Shooter Drill Aboard USS Tripoli

A Sanford native recently participated in an active shooter drill aboard the USS Tripoli.
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Del-Air Expands in Central Florida with Acquisition of Gator Air Conditioning

Del-Air expands in Central Florida to service Sarasota, Bradenton and Tampa with acquisition of Gator Air Conditioning.
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Pinellas County Man Wins $1 Million Playing Scratch-Off Game

A Pinellas County man recently claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game.
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Kissimmee Native Participates in Medical Drills Aboard USS America Deployed in Philippine Sea

A Kissimmee native recently participated in medical drills aboard the USS America deployed in the Philippine Sea.
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Sheriff Warns Rising Scam Activity Warning in Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and surrounding agencies have seen an alarming increase in scam activity mainly targeting older adults.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Central Florida Homeowners

A man pleaded guilty to stealing homes from three homeowners in Hillsborough County with his codefendant and wife, who was ready to testify against him.
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Tampa Police Arrest Man in Connection with Early Morning Arson, Gunfire

Tampa Police charged 29-year-old in connection with an arson and shooting incident that occurred at a multi-business building.
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Woman Arrested for Driving Without License, Fleeing to Elude while On Bond for Same Thing

A Central Florida woman was arrested for driving without a valid license and fleeing to elude while out on bond for the same thing.
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33 Fentanyl, Cocaine Traffickers Charged in Massive Central Florida Drug Bust

33 fentanyl and cocaine traffickers involved in a massive drug ring in Central Florida were arrested and charged by the Attorney General.
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Central Florida Man Killed Working Under SUV That Rolled Off Ramps

A Central Florida man was recently killed while working under an SUV that rolled off the ramps.
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Arrests Made after Burglary of Multiple Businesses in Central Florida

Arrests were recently made following the burglary of multiple businesses in Central Florida.
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Two Arrested in Connection with Central Florida Homicide Investigation

Two arrested in connection with a Central Florida homicide investigation which began as a missing person case of a 71-year-old adult.
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Prison Sentence for Fentanyl Supplier in Central Florida Drug Trafficking Organization

Florida Attorney General secured a prison sentence for a fentanyl dealer who supplied other drug trafficking organizations.
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18-Year-Old Arrested for Murder in Fatal Shooting at Park in Tampa

An 18-year-old was arrested for murder in a fatal shooting at a park in Tampa.
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Brevard County Man Wins $1 Million Playing Scratch-Off Game

A Brevard County man claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game.
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