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Daytona's Halifax Health participates in multi-agency pediatric drowning simulation to combat spike in local incidents Henry Frederick Sat, 05/03/2025 - 13:40
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PORT ORANGE, Fla. -- In response to a concerning rise in pediatric drownings across East Central Florida, Halifax Health took part in a comprehensive drowning simulation today in partnership with representatives of local first responders.

Weather for Orlando-Sanford-Daytona Beach: Sunny skies for the week with daytime highs in the mid-80s, then a 40% chance of rain on Saturday & Sunday Sera King Tue, 04/29/2025 - 19:53
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The weather is simply beautiful here in Central Florida, with daytime temps in the mid-80s and sunny skies with no rain in sight until possibly the weekend. 

Jayson Tatum scores 37 points to lead the visiting Boston Celtics over the Orlando Magic, 107-98, despite 37 from Paolo Banchero; Celts up 3-1 series

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic, 107-98, on Sunday at the Kia Center behind a game-high 37 points from Jayson Tatum to stake Boston to a commanding 3-1 series lead.

GoFundMe account set up for Daytona Beach toddler killed in traffic chasing family dog that escaped from residence

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A GoFundMe account has been set up for a Daytona Beach toddler killed in traffic chasing the family dog that escaped from the residence.  

With Chris kirk sworn in as New Smyrna Beach's new top cop, the city is advertising to hire a deputy chief of police

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- With Chris Kirk officially sworn in Monday as New Smyrna Beach PD's new top cop, the city is looking to hire its next deputy chief of police.