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A suspected chase on a Central Florida highway ended with gunfire and a crash that left two civilians and a sheriff’s deputy injured. Authorities searched for a 21-year-old suspect.
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Sticky morning, highs near 90°F with a 40% chance of afternoon storms. Heat index climbs into the 100s this weekend.
Humid mid‑week with highs near 90 and scattered afternoon storms. Atlantic beaches carry a rip‑current concern.
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Raising Cane's will open a new Kissimmee location at 1200 W Osceola Parkway on June 29, marking the chain's 10th Central Florida outpost. Fans should expect opening-day crowds and typical grand-opening giveaways.
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Thousands gathered in downtown Orlando for the 10th CommUNITY Rainbow Run, honoring the 49 victims of Pulse while raising funds for a permanent memorial.
Meteorologists are watching the Gulf after model runs hinted at a weak disturbance next week. Even a short‑lived system could bring heavy rain, gusts and rough surf.
A 51-year-old Boynton Beach woman was killed Friday in a head-on crash on County Road 42 east of U.S. 441; troopers say a westbound pickup crossed into the wrong lane.
Sunny and breezy today with a high near 90°F and a moderate rip‑current risk at Atlantic beaches. Heat climbs into early next week while storms return midweek.
DOH‑Seminole issued a June 5 health alert after toxins were detected in Lake Jesup. Boiling won't remove them; avoid contact and keep pets away while testing continues.
A Brevard County judge sentenced Justin Giambanco to life for the 2023 killing of Palm Bay retiree Paul Black, closing a case that stoked local outrage over repeat offenders.
A late-night collision at Old Winter Garden and Pine Hills prompted a multi‑hour Florida Highway Patrol investigation; crews cleared the wreckage and reopened the road early Friday.
Police say a downtown Orlando crash Thursday was tied to a fistfight in Sanford hours earlier; investigators are seeking video and witnesses as they piece together a timeline.
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Disney unveiled Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios — a laughter‑powered city with monster storefronts, Harryhausen’s and a suspended "door" coaster.
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