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Man accused of grabbing woman at Altamonte Springs Ulta store has over 10 prior battery reports, court records show
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (618+ words) ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. " A man accused of inappropriately touching women at an Altamonte Springs beauty store and a Jewish Chabad has been arrested before " with more than 10 reports on his record and at least five convictions, according to court documents…...
Brevard County teacher faces termination after arrest on charges of sexual activity with student
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (150+ words) WKMG Brevard County teacher faces termination after arrest on charges of sexual activity with student The Brevard County School Board is scheduled to vote Tuesday to terminate the contract of Kirsten Rose, 37, a teacher at Cocoa Beach Junior Senior High…...
US Rep. Dan Webster, Florida congressman since 2011, will not run for reelection
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (332+ words) This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida." ORLANDO, Fla. " Daniel Webster, the Florida lawmaker who has represented our area in Congress since 2011, will not seek…...
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (355+ words) Alanna Durkin Richer And Eric Tucker Nonetheless, Comey was swiftly interviewed by the Secret Service after Trump administration officials asserted that he was advocating the assassination of Trump, the 47th president. Merriam-Webster, the dictionary used by the AP, says 86 is slang…...
Florida lawmakers take up De Santis" Congressional map in redistricting special session
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (116+ words) WKMG Florida lawmakers take up De Santis" Congressional map in redistricting special session Florida lawmakers are back at work in Tallahassee to pass a map favored by Gov. Ron De Santis to redraw Florida"s Congressional districts. Central Florida deputy…...
CSX removes final rail ties from property near Dunnellon, nearly 3 months after toxic fire
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) DUNNELLON, Fla. " Nearly three months after a fire burned a large number of creosote-soaked railroad ties from a property near Dunnellon, CSX has removed the rest of the railroad ties. The rest of the rail ties were removed over the…...
TSOP: 15th annual Paws for Peace 5 K
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (113+ words) WKMG TSOP: 15th annual Paws for Peace 5 K Harbor House and Trooper Steve host 15th annual Paws for Peace 5k. 6 issues with Florida candidate for governor Paul Renner "Can you name this person? : Voters put to the test in Floridas governor race Orange…...
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Paws for Peace Walk marks 15 years of hope, healing, and community
3+ min ago (352+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " This past Saturday, I had the honor of celebrating something truly special, the 15th annual Paws for Peace Walk and 5 K alongside Harbor House of Central Florida, and I'll tell you, this one hits home every single year. If…...
Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters, clearing way for Chilean company to seek permits
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (340+ words) In this image from Senate Television video, Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. , speaks about the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota, on the Senate floor at the U. S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Senate Television via AP) President Donald Trump has lifted a…...
Can you name this person? : Voters put to the test in Floridas governor race
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (380+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " With Election Day just months away, the race for Florida governor is heating up'but many voters are still struggling to name the candidates vying for the state's top job. In a series of man-on-the-street style interviews, voters were…...