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Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry: New MLK memorial represents the city's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Democrat mayor of Daytona Beach doesn't buy into Donald Trump's racial rhetoric against diversity, equity, and inclusion, which makes today's unveiling of the city's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue so special. 

Musical Chairs in Edgewater: Interim city manager reassigned to public works, police chief named interim city manager & police captain promoted to interim police chief

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EDGEWATER, Fla. -- The City of Edgewater has announced a leadership transition: Interim City Manager Jeffrey Thurman has been reassigned as the interim public works director, Police Chief Joe Mahoney appointed interim city manager, and Police Capt. Charles Geiger has been appointed interim police chief.

MULTIMEDIA: Orlando Police body cam video released in May 1 officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of 25-year-old gunman

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Police Department has released body camera video of the officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 1 in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 4620 Cason Cove Drive.

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office today after his arrest on gambling & racketeering charges

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez, has been suspended from his elected office by Gov. Ron DeSantis following his arrest on state racketeering and conspiracy charges earlier today.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood remains silent on arrest of one of his deputies who abruptly resigned on charges of riding a motorcycle with a fake tag

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DELAND, Fla. -- An off-duty Volusia Sheriff's Office deputy who was arrested for riding a motorcycle with a fictitious tag has resigned in lieu of termination from employment -- a situation that Sheriff Mike Chitwood has remained silent on. 

WRESTLING REWIND: 'Real American' singer Rick Derringer has passed away & WWE shockingly releases R-Truth

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ORLANDO, Fla.  -- A lot is going on in pro wrestling that has the WWE Universe up in arms, most notably the shocking release of R-Truth. But first, Wrestling ReWind must pay its final respects to rock musician and songwriter Rick Derringer, a real American, who has passed away.