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New Florida law mandates life sentence for killing law enforcement officers
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New Florida law mandates life sentence for killing law enforcement officers

Florida's Officer Jason Raynor Act now in effect, imposing mandatory life sentence without parole for those convicted of killing law enforcement officers.

June 16, 2026 at 1:36 pm EDT
Man accused of leaving three dogs to die bonds out of Brevard County Jail

Man accused of leaving three dogs to die bonds out of Brevard County Jail

Pedestrian struck and killed by two vehicles in Lady Lake

Pedestrian struck and killed by two vehicles in Lady Lake

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Central Florida braces for another hot and humid day with rising rain chances

Central Florida Zoo announces death of Willow the sloth after weeks of declining health

Central Florida Zoo announces death of Willow the sloth after weeks of declining health

Orlando CATSTRAVAGANZA event showcases rare cats and supports local rescues

Orlando CATSTRAVAGANZA event showcases rare cats and supports local rescues

Rabid cat terrorizes Central Florida neighborhood, bites 5 people and a puppy

Rabid cat terrorizes Central Florida neighborhood, bites 5 people and a puppy

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Potential tropical cyclone One forms over Southern Texas

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Snap unveils $2,195 augmented reality glasses for preorder

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Suspect identified in shooting near Kissimmee that left mother, son hospitalized

Stolen car chase ends with habitual traffic offender’s arrest in Orange County

Stolen car chase ends with habitual traffic offender’s arrest in Orange County

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Sumo Championship League announces plans for professional sumo in U.S.

Captain Morgan launches Colada cocktail variety pack for summer

Captain Morgan launches Colada cocktail variety pack for summer

Federal prison sentences for $1.3M Tampa jewelry heist

Federal prison sentences for $1.3M Tampa jewelry heist

Longwood City Commissioners put water rate hike on hold

Longwood City Commissioners put water rate hike on hold

Disney Springs welcomes Level99 with 60+ mini-games and challenges

Disney Springs welcomes Level99 with 60+ mini-games and challenges

Bay scallop season returns to Florida’s Nature Coast on July 1

Bay scallop season returns to Florida’s Nature Coast on July 1

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Orlando CATSTRAVAGANZA event showcases rare cats and supports local rescues

Orlando CATSTRAVAGANZA event showcases rare cats and supports local rescues

Level99 at Disney Springs

Level99 at Disney Springs

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Bay scallop season opening soon in Crystal River, Homosassa

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Photos: Freedom 250 UFC event held at White House

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Photos: Carolina Hurricanes win Stanley Cup

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Orlando CATSTRAVAGANZA event showcases rare cats and supports local rescues
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Orlando CATSTRAVAGANZA event showcases rare cats and supports local rescues

Snap unveils $2,195 augmented reality glasses for preorder

Snap unveils $2,195 augmented reality glasses for preorder

Gov. DeSantis signs Officer Jason Raynor Act into law

Gov. DeSantis signs Officer Jason Raynor Act into law

Cocoa Man Accused of Dog Cruelty Released from Jail

Cocoa Man Accused of Dog Cruelty Released from Jail

Central Florida Zoo announces death of Willow the sloth after weeks of declining health

Central Florida Zoo announces death of Willow the sloth after weeks of declining health

Captain Morgan launches new canned colada variety pack for summer

Captain Morgan launches new canned colada variety pack for summer

Longwood City Commissioners Table Water Rate Hike

Longwood City Commissioners Table Water Rate Hike

TikTok accused of violating Florida's online child protection law

TikTok accused of violating Florida's online child protection law

Central Florida braces for another hot and humid day with rising rain chances

Central Florida braces for another hot and humid day with rising rain chances

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Can Philly mass-produce its way out of a housing crisis?

Survey finds that 85% of Americans ghosted a hard conversation in a single month

Survey finds that 85% of Americans ghosted a hard conversation in a single month

How families are paying for college when savings fall short

How families are paying for college when savings fall short

National rent increases for fourth consecutive month but are down year over year

National rent increases for fourth consecutive month but are down year over year

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Watch: Universal drops trailer for ‘Shrek 5′

Police: ‘Putney Pusher’ arrested 9 years after shoving woman in front of London bus

Police: ‘Putney Pusher’ arrested 9 years after shoving woman in front of London bus

Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary

Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby will enter NFL’s supplemental draft

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby will enter NFL’s supplemental draft

William Smithers, ‘Dallas,’ ‘Papillon’ actor, dies at 98

William Smithers, ‘Dallas,’ ‘Papillon’ actor, dies at 98

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Daytona Beach mayor’s biography changes under investigation

Daytona Beach mayor’s biography changes under investigation

9 Investigates: Law enforcement officers’ paid punishment

9 Investigates: Law enforcement officers’ paid punishment

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

OUC safety manual lacks critical electrical safety standards, report finds

OUC safety manual lacks critical electrical safety standards, report finds

Widow frustrated after 4-year delay in trial for driver who killed Orange County deputy

Widow frustrated after 4-year delay in trial for driver who killed Orange County deputy

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Local business owner arrested following Action 9 investigation

Local business owner arrested following Action 9 investigation

Homeowners say Central Florida roofing company took thousands for new roofs, then disappeared

Homeowners say Central Florida roofing company took thousands for new roofs, then disappeared

Customers out thousands of dollars after Central Florida business takes money and closes

Customers out thousands of dollars after Central Florida business takes money and closes

Would-be homebuyers fight for refunds

Would-be homebuyers fight for refunds

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Foreclosure scams: How to protect your home and wallet

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‘It was a nightmare’: Woman claims movers threatened to hold belongings hostage

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