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Former Central Florida Deputy Arrested

A former Central Florida deputy was arrested. 
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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Solved Homicide Cold Case

After a decade, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office solved a homicide cold case from 2016.
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Central Florida Residential Burglary Investigation Ended with Two in Jail

An investigation of a Central Florida residential burglary ended with two men in jail. 
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Central Florida Man Indicted for Murder after Victim’s Remains Found

A Central Florida man was indicted for murder and abuse of a dead body after the victim's remains were found.
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It’s Hot Out There: Orlando VA Experts Share Tips to Beat the Heat

As temperatures climb across Central Florida, Orlando VA encourages Veterans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses during the summer.
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Florida Woman Arrested with Open Whiskey Bottles after Golf Course Crash

A Florida woman was arrested with open bottles of whiskey after a golf course crash. 
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Central Florida Man Arrested for Harassment of Internet Model

A Central Florida man was arrested for harassment of an internet model. 
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Man Sentenced for ‘Cowardly’ Attack on Trail in Central Florida

A man was sentenced for a "cowardly" attack on a trail in Central Florida. 
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Woman Arrested in Tampa Stabbing

A woman was arrested in a recent Tampa stabbing. 
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Victim’s Messages, ‘Please Get Me Help,’ Send Florida Man to Prison

A victim's messages, including "please get me help," were among the evidence used to send a Florida man to prison.
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Florida Woman Guilty of Aggravated Manslaughter of 2-Month-Old

A Florida woman was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter of a 2-month-old baby.
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Couple Arrested While Fueling Up Stolen Car in Central Florida

A couple was arrested while fueling up a stolen car in Central Florida.
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Terminated Health Care Services Agreement with Jail Provider

The Polk County Sheriff's Office terminated the health care services agreement with the jail provider. 
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Multi-Million Dollar Organized Retail Theft Organization Dismantled in Florida

A multi-million dollar organized retail theft organization was dismantled in Central Florida.
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Justice for Doobie as Florida Man Convicted for Stabbing Dog

There was justice for Doobie as a Florida man was convicted for stabbing his dog. 
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Florida Woman Won $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off Game

A Florida woman won a $1 million prize playing a scratch-off game. 
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Nightclub Customer Followed Employee, Attacked Her in Central Florida

A nightclub customer followed and employee as she left work and attacked her in Central Florida. 
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Central Florida Father Arrested with 5-Year-Old in Backseat

A Central Florida father was arrested with a 5-year-old in the backseat.
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Hillsborough County Enhanced Emergency Response with 911 Technology

Hillsborough County enhanced emergency response with real-time 911 technology. 
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Suspect in Undercover Operation Gets Additional Trafficking Charges

A suspect arrested in a previous major Central Florida undercover operation got additional trafficking charges added by local law enforcement.
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Truck Driver Arrested for Road Rage Attack with Hammer in Central Florida

A truck driver was arrested for a road rage attack with a hammer in Central Florida. 
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Florida Man Gets ‘Predator’ Status for Crime Against Female Relative

A Central Florida man got "predator" status for a crime against a female relative. 
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Central Florida Man Arrested for Abuse, Enhanced for Hate Crime

A Central Florida man was arrested for child abuse, and the penalty was enhanced for being a hate crime. 
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Central Florida Man Sentenced for Firearms Trafficking

A Central Florida man was sentenced for firearms trafficking.
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Florida Man Claimed $21.5 Million Lotto Jackpot

A Florida man claimed a whopping $21.5 million lotto jackpot.
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Central Florida Man Indicted for Murder in Previous Cold Case

A Central Florida man was indicted for murder in a previous cold case. 
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Florida Cold Case Solved after Nearly Four Decades

A Florida cold case was solved after nearly four decades. 
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Central Florida Man Indicted for Murdering, Burying Friend

A Central Florida man was indicted for murdering and burying a friend who was reported missing. 
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Rideshare Driver Arrested during Central Florida Traffic Stop

A rideshare driver was arrested during a Central Florida traffic stop, with customers in the back seat of his car. 
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Florida Man Won $2 Million Jackpot Playing Lottery Draw Game

A Florida man won a $2 million jackpot playing a lottery draw game. 
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