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BREAKING NEWS: Daytona Beach Cops: Toddler struck & killed by two vehicles chasing family dog that escaped from house and onto N. Halifax Avenue

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A 1 1/2-year-old boy was killed after being hit by two motor vehicles shortly before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after following the family dog out of the house in the 2900 block of North Halifax Avenue near Plaza Boulevard, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.  

Raheem Mostert veteran NFL running back, who starred at New Smyrna Beach High School, signs with the Las Vegas Raiders

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Raheem Mostert, who starred as a running back at New Smyrna Beach High School way back when, has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft.

NASCAR announces 15 nominees fot its 2026 Hall of Fame, plus 5 for Landmark Award for outstanding contributions to the sport

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR today announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 and five nominees for Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

Central Florida Weather: Sunshine all week with highs near 90 from Orlando to Daytona Beach

Create: Mon, 04/21/2025 - 17:11
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- It was another beautiful sunny day here in Central Florida today, with a high of 87 degrees and packed crowds at the beaches in Daytona and New Smyrna.

RECAP: Wrestlemania Night 1 did not disappoint with 5-star main event & traitorous Paul Heyman stealing the show

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Seth "Freakin'" Rollins prevailed in the epic triple threat match against Roman Reigns and CM Punk, Night 1's main event for WrestleMania, was clearly a 5-star match, a rare treat in the world of pro wrestling. 

Beautiful Easter Sunday weather in Central Florida along I-4 corridor from Orlando to Daytona Beach

Create: Sun, 04/20/2025 - 12:05
Author: Sera King
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The weather across Central Florida on this Easter Sunday is picture perfect with plenty of sunshine as people flock to the beaches in Ormond, Daytona, and New Smyrna.