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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Veterans Day: 'we honor those who have served & continue to serve our country'

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- "Today, we honor those who have served & continue to serve our country," Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer posted on social media on Monday in recognition of Veterans Day.

Weather forecast for Central Florida: Sunny, but cold Veterans Day!

Create: Mon, 11/10/2025 - 22:55
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- It's going to be unseasonably cold on Veterans Day with temperatures barely reaching the mid-50s.

Along with unseasonably cold temperatures, there is a high risk for rip currents at all Central Florida beaches. 

NSB Special Election: Voters overwhelmingly reject huge pay raises elected politicians wanted to give themselves in proposed charter amendments

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A proposal sought by New Smyrna Beach's elected officials to increase mayor and commissioner salaries was overwhelmingly rejected in one of seven municipal referendums on Tuesday.

Orlando among 40 high-traffic airports across the US mandated to reduce flights during federal government shutdown

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando International Airport is among 40 high-traffic airports across the US ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce flights during the federal government shutdown starting today.

DeLand Cops: Off-duty probation officer shoots his wife with service revolver, then turns gun on himself in murder-suicide

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DELAND, Fla. -- An Off-duty state probation officer shot his wife with his service revolver, then turned the gun on himself in a murder-suicide in the married couple's home in the overnight hours following Halloween, DeLand cops said.

CENTRAL FLORIDA WEATHER FORECAST: Sunny through Veteran's Day from Daytona Beach to Orlando, but holiday temps only 59 degrees

Create: Fri, 11/07/2025 - 03:34
Author: Sera King
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- There's plenty of sunshine through Veteran's Day here in Central Florida from Daytona Beach to Orlando, but holiday temps will be downright cold: 59 degrees.

A gentle dog named Clyde is cared for at Orange County Animal Services, but longs for & deserves a forever home

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The preamble for dogs at the Orange County Animal Services is blunt: It’s sad how many calls our officers receive daily about dogs that have been dumped; in parking lots, in neighborhoods, in parks.

5-Year mystery ends with tail wag in DeLand: Volusia County Animal Services reunites lost Mississippi dog with family

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DELAND, Fla. -- A simple act of kindness in DeLand blossomed into a story of hope, compassion, and second chances: With the help of Volusia County Animal Services, a lost Mississippi dog has been reunited with her family five years after she vanished from her backyard.