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Steve Phelps named NASCAR’s first-ever commissioner; Steve O’Donnell elevated to president

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR on Monday announced the appointment of Steve Phelps as Commissioner of NASCAR, the first to be named to this newly created role overseeing all aspects of America’s top motorsport, including the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and all 15 NASCAR-owned or operated tracks.

Central Florida forecast: Sunny skies with possibility of showers latter part of the week

Create: Sun, 04/06/2025 - 13:39
Author: Sera King
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Mostly sunny skies this Sunday afternoon will continue through the early part of the week before the possibility of showers on Thursday before returning to sunny skies before the weekend.

Habitual criminal gets life in prison after latest failed bank robbery - this time the Bank of America in Edgewater

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- This bad guy played cops and robbers one too many times, and thanks to two Edgewater police detectives, Henry Collier's days of playing games are over.

Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma & others remember Westgate Resorts hotelier David Siegel of Orlando who passed away today at 89 Henry Frederick Sat, 04/05/2025 - 11:41
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- David Sigel, the billionaire founder of Westgate Resorts in Orlando who passed away today at 89, is being remembered not only as an influential hotelier but also for his advocacy in memory of his daughter, who succumbed to a drug overdose.

Former co-owner of Orange City karate studio arrested on charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor

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DELTONA, Fla. -- The former co-owner of an Orange City karate studio has been arrested on charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, a 17-year-old student at the studio, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office says goodbye to one of its finest after 25 years of public service
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Henry Frederick Fri, 04/04/2025 - 14:20
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SANFORD, Fla. -- Deputy Chris Loomis has retired from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office CSO after 25 years of dedicated service.

Orlando Magic win on the road over the Washington Wizards, 109-97, with a team-high 33 points & 18 rebounds from Paolo Banchero

Create: Fri, 04/04/2025 - 04:18
Author: Sera King
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WASHINGTON DC -- Paolo Banchero powered the Orlando Magic to a 109-97 win over the Washington Wizards on the road Thursday night with a team-high 33 points and 18 rebounds.

Orlando Cops: Man arrested on 2nd-degree murder with a weapon for allegedly stabbing his elderly father to death

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A son has been charged with second-degree murder with a weapon by allegedly stabbing his elderly father to death earlier today, Orlando police said. 

Orlando Magic win on the road over the San Antonio Spurs, 116-105, led by Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner with 24 points each

Create: Tue, 04/01/2025 - 23:35
Author: Sera King
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SAN ANTONIO -- Franz Wagner and Banchero each scored 24 points, while Caldwell-Pope scored 23, one shy of his season high, in leading a balanced Orlando Magic attack on the road against the San Antonio Spurs, 116-105.