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Happy trails in Leesburg? Some challenge cost of biking and walking paths Video included

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Together, Gardenia Trail and the Leesburg Wildwood Trail provide 3.4 miles of nature trails, 15 feet wide.  Both opened In Leesburg on Thursday with a price tag of over $1 million. More>>

Multiple tornadoes strike North Texas on Wednesday night

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National Weather Service says 16 tornadoes ripped through North Texas. Six people have died from the storms.
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UCF student speaks after attack Video included

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University of Central Florida student Kaylyn Martin is struggling to recover.  Police said a 20–year-old man she used to date ran into her with a car, and then punched her several times in the face. More>>

Citizens asked to report suspicious behavior through 'iWATCH' anti-terrorism campaign Video included

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Law enforcement agencies in North Central Florida have announced a new initiative designed to help citizens become more comfortable with reporting suspicious behavior. More>>

Police investigate three separate pitbull attacks in Holly Hill

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Anthony Lewis was riding his bike home from work just before 6 a.m. On Friday when he said two pitbulls came out of nowhere. More>>

Black bear spends morning in Tampa tree Video included

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A neighborhood in the Egypt Lake area of Tampa woke up to quite a scene this morning.  A 250-pound black bear climbed up into a tree and stayed there until it was tranquilized by wildlife officials. More>>

Roller coaster coming to Daytona Boardwalk Video included

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The company that has a Ferris wheel on the Boardwalk in Daytona Beach has begun construction on a roller coaster, the city's first. More>>

Opponents of openly gay boy scouts rally in Orange County Video included

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Opponents of openly gay boy scouts were out on Orange Blossom Trail in full force on Friday afternoon, making their views known. More>>

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize. More>>

Thieves rip safe from wall, steal $1M in jewelry at Cannes Film Festival

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Thieves ripped a safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with around $1 million worth of jewelry in a brazen late-night burglary, officials said.
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Woman struck, killed while trying to cross North OBT

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A woman was struck and killed Thursday night as she tried to cross Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, troopers said. More>>

Bicyclist struck by Lake County deputy's SUV

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A Lake County deputy in his work SUV struck and injured a bicyclist in Leesburg early Friday morning. More>>

Trader Joe's at forefront of Central Florida retail development Video included

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At the corner of Morse Boulevard and U.S. 17-92 sits a long underused Central Florida retail location -- but it's about to see some sprucing up. More>>

Parents urged to discuss 'stranger danger' after men approach kids Video included

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Authorities are asking Orlando-area parents to be vigilant after two separate incidents in which suspicious men in vans approached children in recent days. More>>

Trooper injured in S.R. 417 crash; pickup driver arrested Video included

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A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured Thursday night when his patrol car, stopped on the shoulder of State Road 417, was struck by a pickup, the FHP said. More>>

Feds say students can bring pets to college dorm rooms Video included

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For college freshmen who suffer from separation anxiety, you may want to bring your family with you to the dormitory or residence hall.
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New clues released in hopes of identifying murdered woman

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Crime scene tape marks a wooded area in Zellwood, where some four-wheelers found the remains of a Jane Doe on April 22. More>>

Woman accused of running house of prostitution Video included

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An Orlando woman is being held in the Orange County Jail on prostitution charges. Officers said she was operating a business out of her Delaney Park home. More>>

FWC: Fish Orlando app shows maps of lakes

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A new smartphone application allows tourists and residents in central Florida to see maps of major lakes in the area while catching up some fishing tips. More>>

Polk detectives bust shoplifting operation Video included

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Detectives say Malynda "Puffy" Ford's wallet was getting fat because of the success of her shoplifting operation. The Polk Sheriff's Office just arrested her and 15 of her associates. More>>

NASA: New pump resolves big space station leak

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NASA says an impromptu spacewalk seems to have fixed a big ammonia leak at the International Space Station. More>>

Florida TaxWatch identifies 'budget turkeys' Video included

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The 2013 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report, released Thursday, identifies $106.8 million in "Budget Turkeys." More>>

Fox schedule includes '24' return

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Fox is making its largest original-programming investment yet with a crop of 11 new series along with a miniseries from filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan for the 2013-14 season. More>>

Man wakes to find SUV propped on blocks with tires missing

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College Park resident Roger Owens woke up to a nightmare on Thursday morning. More>>

School Bus Video Shows Students Bullying Aide Video included

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They're barely old enough to see over the seats but that doesn't stop these kids from targeting a bus aid with profanity-laced insults, FOX 29's Bruce Gordon reports. More>>

Man charged with attacking wife in staged home invasion, deputies say Video included

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Deputies have arrested the husband of a 27-year-old woman, whose face was slashed Wednesday night by an intruder, thought to be a stranger. More>>

Sanford man secretly taped bathing preteen girl, deputies say

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A Sanford man whom deputies say secretly filmed a pre-teen girl bathing has been charged with possession of child porn and video voyeurism. More>>

Kissimmee firefighter killed in crash with SUV, troopers say Video included

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A Kissimmee firefighter died early Thursday after his motorcycle was struck by an SUV as he exited Interstate 4, authorities said. More>>

Disney employee who is pastor at Sanford church arrested on child porn charge Video included

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A 49-year old pastor and former Disney employee was caught last month looking at child porn while on the job, authorities said. More>>

KKK group on fliers: We 'won't stand for our area to be invaded' Video included

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The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating a "threat" against a family after a KKK flier was left at their home over the weekend. More>>

Teen wounded in shooting at Florida airport

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A teen suspect was wounded in a police-involved shooting at Jacksonville International Airport. More>>

FWC, partners rescue injured Florida panther kitten

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners rescued an approximately 9-month-old female Florida panther. More>>

Doctor's son accused of tricking girlfriend into taking abortion drug

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The son of a Tampa-area fertility doctor is accused of tricking his girlfriend into taking an abortion drug to kill her unborn child, federal authorities say. More>>

Orlando police say woman disappeared after telling friends she had a 'date' Video included

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Orlando Police say Theresa Hawley, 28, hasn't been seen since Sunday afternoon, after she told her friends she was going out on a date. More>>

UCF students create mind-controlled mini car Video included

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Forget remote-controlled cars.  Some students at the University of Central Florida have come up with a way to control a tiny car with their minds! More>>

Disabled veteran beaten at bus top, police say Video included

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A disabled veteran said  he was injured after being attacked at a bus stop.  Roy Rogers says he was already suffering from injuries from when he served in the Army. More>>

Man indicted in cold case murder from 2002 Video included

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State Attorney Jeff Ashton on Wednesday announced the first-degree murder indictment of man in what had been considered a cold case homicide. More>>

Pregnant dog thrown out of moving car; unborn puppies and mom rescued Video included

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It's a pile full of precious puppies that almost didn't make it.  Someone actually threw the mama dog out a car window. More>>

No charges will be filed against Kiera Wilmot Video included

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Wilmot is the Bartow High School student who school officials say took household chemicals, mixed them in a soda bottle on campus, and it all exploded. The Polk State Attorney's Office says it will not file charges against her; now we're waiting to hear how the school will proceed with her case.
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NFL player and Rockledge alum donates concussion sensors to alma mater Video included

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Football came easy for Laurent Robinson somewhere in the middle of his high school career for the Rockledge Raiders. More>>

Fla. insurance fund stronger now for storm season

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Florida is heading into storm season with some good news. More>>

IRS commissioner ousted over IRS targeting of tea party Video included

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Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service late Wednesday amid an outcry over revelations that the agency had improperly targeted tea party groups for scrutiny when they filed for tax-exempt status. More>>

Convicted killer on death row asks for new trial Video included

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Clemente Aguirre is asking a judge to throw out his conviction and death sentence for murdering two women in Longwood in 2004. More>>

Youth minister, man on honeymoon among those arrested in prostitution sting Video included

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A 45-year-old youth minister from California and a 21-year-old Illinois man who was visiting Orlando for his honeymoon are among dozens arrested in a prostitution sting in Polk County.
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Powerball jackpot swells to $350M, third-largest prize ever

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The Powerball lottery jackpot has swelled to $350 million after no tickets matched the winning numbers selected during Saturday's drawing, making it the third-largest Powerball prize of all-time. More>>

Woman's Chihuahua snatched by coyote

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Cel Lincoln is now on edge every time she walks her pug after her teacup Chihuahua was attacked and taken by a coyote.
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Coyote warnings posted in neighborhood where Chihuahua was snatched Video included

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Biologists have posted coyote warning signs around an Orlando neighborhood after one of the animals snatched a Chihuahua a couple of weeks ago. More>>

Beach officials warn of rip currents after man drowns Video included

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Officials are asking beachgoers to be mindful of dangerous rip currents after a 22-year-old man drowned Tuesday at Ponce Inlet, officials said. More>>

Police look into link between burglaries at Miami Heat players' homes

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Authorities in South Florida are investigating whether there are connections between recent burglaries at the homes of Miami Heat players Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem. More>>

NTSB: Lower blood alcohol level limit for drunken driving Video included

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States should cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half - from .08 blood alcohol level to .05 - a federal safety board recommended Tuesday. More>>

Missing 90-year-old Orlando woman found safe

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A 90-year-old Orlando woman who was reported missing Tuesday after she failed to meet up with a friend has been found safe, Orlando Police said. More>>

Police: Driver intentionally ran car into Countryside Mall

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Investigators say a 64-year-old man intentionally slammed his car into the side of the Countryside Mall on Wednesday morning, sparking a fire inside a Dillard's. The mall will still be open.
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11-year-old Lake City boy dies after being shot by 4-year-old

An 11-year-old boy has died after a 4-year-old accidentally shot him in a Lake City apartment, authorities said. More>>

Man's killing, teen son's pistol-whipping still a mystery Video included

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It's been almost 10 months since several masked people kicked in a door at the home of Little League coach John Brennan. More>>

Bike trail would connect Florida's coasts

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It is the most ambitious trail ever planned in Florida, connecting the west coast to the east, and some lawmakers want to spend $50 million to make it happen. More>>

Legoland Florida expansion to open July 3

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Legoland Florida's newest ride and play area will open to the public on July 3. More>>

DCF cracking down on welfare fraud Video included

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The Florida Department of Children and Families is introducing a new way to combat fraud in welfare benefits. More>>

Seminole County to build massive sports complex for hosting tournaments Video included

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Seminole County now has 100 acres of land available near Orlando Sanford International Airport to build a massive sports complex. More>>

Washington Nationals plan to leave Space Coast Stadium after lease is up Video included

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The Washington Nationals will be moving their spring training out of Viera, Brevard County officials confirmed with FOX 35 on Tuesday. More>>

Police search for 5 suspects in bold burglary spree caught on cameras

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Surveillance cameras recorded a white, 4-door Ford Dually at different convenience stores overnight, which deputies believe was being used as a getaway car in three break-ins. More>>

Jolie admired for bravery in mastectomy revelation

"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer. More>>

Candidate says she's endorsed by Jesus Video included

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A Florida mayoral candidate is hoping a little divine intervention gets her ahead on Election Day.  That's because she says she has a very big endorsement, from Jesus Christ. More>>

CBO estimates 2013 deficit at $642 billion

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The budget deficit for the current year is projected to come in well below what was estimated just a few months ago, according to a government study released Tuesday. More>>

Zimmerman or Trayvon? Experts differ on 911 call screams Video included

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Audio experts gave differing opinions on whether screams for help captured on 911 calls were those of neighborhood watch leader George Zimmerman or Trayvon Martin. More>>

Kissimmee man accused of sexually battering 16-year-old girl

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A 55-year-old Kissimmee man is accused of sexually battering a 16-year-old girl multiple times, deputies said. More>>

Central Florida's first breast milk depot to open today Video included

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In a first of its kind for Central Florida, a milk depot is set to open Tuesday, where new mothers can donate breast milk for other infants. More>>

Man found dead in bedroom by his child, Winter Garden Police say Video included

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A 35-year-old man was found dead in his bedroom by his child Friday, police say, in Winter Garden's first murder in more than three years. More>>

Florida college presidents making millions; some perks may violate laws

Florida's 28 college presidents are earning millions in salaries and benefits, some of which are in apparent violation of state law. More>>

Casey Anthony says she can't get fair defamation hearing in Orlando Video included

Casey Anthony's attorneys say comments made by the judge who presided over her criminal trial raise questions about whether she can get a fair defamation hearing in state court in Orlando. More>>

Newspaper delivery man in Polk shoots suspected attacker

A man delivering newspapers in Central Florida shot and wounded a suspected attacker. More>>

Arrest made in stolen grave markers case Video included

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A cemetery worker is being held in the Volusia County Jail on grand theft charges. Officers said he stole bronze markers from gravesites. More>>

Victim recovering after accidental Starbucks shooting

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It can be painful waiting in line for a Starbucks brew, just ask 38-year-old Aime Peterson. She was shot just above her left knee Saturday inside the one in the Tyrone Square Mall. More>>

'Little Free Library' uses honor system to put books in your hands Video included

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A Little Free Library is exactly what the name says.  They are libraries that are very small and cost you absolutely nothing. More>>

Fla. congressman to press IRS for answers over targeting tea party groups Video included

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Congress will hold hearings after revelations that agents at the Internal Revenue Service targeted tea party and other conservative groups. More>>

Parents, teachers lobby to keep schools open Video included

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Dozens of parents and teachers are making one final push to keep four Brevard County Schools open before it's too late. More>>

Vehicle sales OK in Winter Park for now

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The City of Winter Park has decided it will allow the sale of vehicles in its downtown area for at least 5 more years. More>>

Prosecutors: Martin's pot smoking irrelevant

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Florida prosecutors say Trayvon Martin's troubles at school and his marijuana smoking should not be talked about at George Zimmerman's trial.
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Lockdown lifted at Orlando middle school; loaded magazine found in trash

(Photo by Jacob Langston, Orlando Sentinel) (Photo by Jacob Langston, Orlando Sentinel)
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A lockdown was lifted at an Orlando middle school Monday afternoon after authorities investigating a tip about a possible gun on campus found a loaded magazine in a trash can, police said. More>>

  • Gun Control Across America

  • Another 945 guns were turned in during a Phoenix police gun buyback event on Saturday.
    Another 945 guns were turned in during a Phoenix police gun buyback event on Saturday.
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:45:21 GMT
    District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.
    District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:41:33 GMT
    A gun owners' rights group is threatening to sue 35 Maryland local governments unless they repeal gun regulations that the group says violate state law.
    A gun owners' rights group is threatening to sue 35 Maryland local governments unless they repeal gun regulations that the group says violate state law.

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