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Seminole County Fire Department: 9 dogs killed in a shed fire that spread to a kennel in Altamonte Springs Henry Frederick Mon, 06/09/2025 - 07:09
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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- The Seminole County Fire Department reports that nine dogs inside a kennel attached to a shed on Broadway Street were killed by a fire that broke out early Sunday morning.

Orange County Sheriff John Mina: 'Schizophrenic man who reportedly was not taking his medication and was acting erratically' was fatally shot by deputy after wielding a knife

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A "schizophrenic man who reportedly was not taking his medication and was acting erratically" was fatally shot by a deputy after menacingly wielding a knife, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina. 

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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Henry Frederick Sat, 06/07/2025 - 05:03
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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.