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Black smoke from Sistine Chapel meaning pope not elected yet

BBC News / Thick black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, signalling that the cardinals meeting in the conclave did not decide on a new pope. Thousands of people gathered in St Peter's Square in the Vatican to wait for the result of the first vote, which lasted about three hours. The 133 cardinals will retire overnight and resume their deliberations tomorrow.

Sanford Cops: Former pastor arrested for alleged sex crimes against two girls

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford Police investigators have arrested Yersson David Solarte Basto, 33, on charges of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation, following allegations that he engaged in inappropriate conduct and sexually touched and/or assaulted two underage females.

OCSO deputies: Osceola County code enforcement officer arrested for allegedly stealing a package in front of a private home in St. Cloud

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ST. CLOUD, Fla. -- An Osceola County code enforcement officer was caught on surveillance camera video stealing a package containing a phone from private property.

Private viewing Friday for Daytona Beach toddler killed in traffic chasing family dog that escaped from the house Henry Frederick Thu, 05/08/2025 - 22:51
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Tucker Morgan Dockins's funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 9th, at Lohman Funeral Home in Ormond Beach.