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Rain is in the forecast over the next 7 days in Central Florida from Daytona Beach to Orlando

Create: Thu, 10/02/2025 - 13:22
Author: Sera King
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DAYTONA. BEACH, Fla. -- Rain is in the forecast for East Central Florida -- from the coastal cities of Daytona to Orlando -- for the next seven years, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. 

Sanford Police Department’s new Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign encourages citizens to ‘Ask About Our Butterfly’ 

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Members of the Sanford Police Department are raising awareness about domestic violence through a multifaceted campaign in October.

Florida Highway Patrol: Nearly a dozen motor vehicles involved in 3 crashes on westbound I-4 early this morning between DeBary & Sanford

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Nearly a dozen motor vehicles were involved in three separate crashes on I-4 in DeBary and near Sanford, resulting in a Manic Monday traffic mess, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office: Longwood man under investigation for alleged child porn draws gun on SCSO detective despite warning not to; subsequently shot & killed

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LONGWOOD, Fla. -- Seminole County Sheriff’s Office detectives are actively investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting that occurred in the area of Hatfield Court and East Wekiva Trail, in unincorporated Longwood, involving a retired county firefighter.

National Weather Service: Showers and thunderstorms likely through Monday in Greater Orlando, Sanford & Daytona Beach

Create: Thu, 08/21/2025 - 18:33
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Central Florida forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms through Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

Orlando Magic & Memphis Grizzlies to play limited number of regular-season games in Berlin and London in 2026; part of 3-year slate of NBA games In Europe Henry Frederick Wed, 08/13/2025 - 15:01
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The NBA has announced that the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies will play regular-season games in Berlin on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, and in London on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. 

Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce appoints former mayor Don Burnette as new President & CEO of the organization

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PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the appointment of Don Burnette as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Aug. 25, 2025.