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Central Florida man reflects on Challenger disaster 40 years later

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the darkest days for NASA — the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. All seven astronauts on board…

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Central Florida man reflects on Challenger disaster 40 years later

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the darkest days for NASA — the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. All seven astronauts on board…

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Air Force clears SpaceX to build Starship launch pad at Cape Canaveral

December 1, 2025December 12, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — The U.S. Department of the Air Force gave SpaceX approval to build a launch and landing pad for its Starship at Cape Canaveral…

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4.2 million Floridians to hit the road this Thanksgiving

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

SANFORD, Fla. — Millions across the country are gearing up for the busiest travel period of the year. This year, AAA is projecting that there will be 4.2…

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USDA secretary: SNAP recipients set to receive food payments by Monday at latest

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As states across the country scramble to issue the full SNAP benefits that nearly 42 million nationwide and 2.9 million in the Sunshine State…

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Family and attorney to speak after weekend reopening of Stardust Racers

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday afternoon, the lawyer and family members of the man who died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe will speak out. Kevin Rodriguez…

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Family and lawyer to speak out against Stardust Racers reopening

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday afternoon, the lawyer and family members of the man who died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe will speak out. Kevin Rodriguez…

Read more Family and lawyer to speak out against Stardust Racers reopening

Open carry in Florida starts today for gun owners

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

STATEWIDE — As of Thursday, all legal Florida gun owners will be allowed to carry their weapons openly. This comes a few weeks after a district court of…

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Ocala special election to fill mayor and District 3 seats

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

OCALA, Fla. — The city of Ocala is holding a special election Tuesday to elect a new mayor and fill the city council seat for District 3. What…

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OCPS to adopt its final budget amid possible loss of 7,000 students

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Public School board members will approve the budget for the 2025-2026 school year Tuesday evening. It’s been a tumultuous last couple of…

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Hundreds across Central Florida gather for ‘Workers over Billionaires’ protests

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Hundreds of protesters across several Central Florida counties came out to make their voices heard on Labor Day. From DeLand to Casselberry, protesters of…

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FAA hears concerns over Starship plans at Kennedy Space Center

August 25, 2025October 15, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is looking to bring its Starship operations to Brevard County very soon. But launches and landings at the Kennedy Space Center could restrict public…

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Volusia County votes to move forward with beach horseback riding proposal

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

ORMOND-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. — Volusia County beaches could soon welcome horseback riders under a proposal that council members approved to move forward with on Tuesday night.  The county council…

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FDOT hosts workshop to discuss SunRail extension to Polk County

June 20, 2025September 24, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — As the Sunshine State continues to grow, so does demand for public transportation. The SunRail commuter rail service could make its way into Polk…

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FHP says stolen vehicle chase ended in a crash on Lee Road in Orange County

March 6, 2025November 19, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle crash in Orange County on Lee Road Thursday morning following a stolen car chase that started…

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Founder of special needs program in custody over sexual abuse allegations

Founder of special needs program in custody over sexual abuse allegations

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

SANFORD, Fla. — On Wednesday, the founder of a Sanford organization that works with people with special needs was arrested. James “Jamie” Bernard Grover of the Special Needs…

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Survivors and family members weigh in on Pulse memorial

Survivors and family members weigh in on Pulse memorial

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. — The city of Orlando’s Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee convened for the third time on Wednesday. The 18-member committee consists of victim’s families, survivors and other…

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Central Florida woman arrested in Turks and Caicos back home in Orlando

Central Florida woman arrested in Turks and Caicos back home in Orlando

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Central Florida woman arrived home in Orlando Thursday evening after being detained in Turks and Caicos for nearly two months. What You Need To…

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