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DeSantis unveils Lincoln statue, discusses property tax reform in The Villages
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DeSantis unveils Lincoln statue, discusses property tax reform in The Villages

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveils Abraham Lincoln statue and discusses proposed property tax reform plan on November ballot.

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ONLY ON 9: Church among targets in major drug bust operation in Volusia County

ONLY ON 9: Church among targets in major drug bust operation in Volusia County

Kissimmee police name person of interest in 71-year-old’s homicide

Kissimmee police name person of interest in 71-year-old’s homicide

Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Groveland neighborhoods

Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Groveland neighborhoods

Eye on the Tropics: What a low pressure area means for rain in Central Florida

Eye on the Tropics: What a low pressure area means for rain in Central Florida

SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, strikes down Trump’s executive order

SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship, strikes down Trump’s executive order

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to resume flight by year’s end after anomaly

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket to resume flight by year’s end after anomaly

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Avelo Airlines adds nonstop flights from McKinney to four Florida cities

Avelo Airlines adds nonstop flights from McKinney to four Florida cities

Quick action prevents fire from spreading at Marion County gas station

Quick action prevents fire from spreading at Marion County gas station

Heat eases slightly, rain chances rise in Central Florida

Heat eases slightly, rain chances rise in Central Florida

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Screen habits may be killing your sex life, expert warns

Florida ranks 3rd most expensive state to start over after divorce

Florida ranks 3rd most expensive state to start over after divorce

Driver dies in fiery crash after hitting tree in Sumter County

Driver dies in fiery crash after hitting tree in Sumter County

Dr. Paul O. Burns appointed as Florida’s interim education commissioner

Dr. Paul O. Burns appointed as Florida’s interim education commissioner

Local man frustrated trying to cancel extended warranty

Local man frustrated trying to cancel extended warranty

Polk State College honors outgoing interim president Dr. Anne Kerr

Polk State College honors outgoing interim president Dr. Anne Kerr

Orlando ranks No. 2 in US for freelancer business growth since 2019

Orlando ranks No. 2 in US for freelancer business growth since 2019

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Quick action by store employee helps contain vehicle fire

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Photos: Stars arrive for the BET Awards

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DeLand animal sanctuary races to find new home base for dozens of elderly animals

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ZooTampa hosting monthlong Red, White and Zoo celebration

Oviedo Liberty Tree ceremony

Oviedo Liberty Tree ceremony

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Photos: Company unveils $25K electric truck with Amazon backing

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DeSantis Unveils Lincoln, Pushes Tax Reform Plan

Nicolas Lopez named person of interest in Kissimmee homicide

Nicolas Lopez named person of interest in Kissimmee homicide

Human remains found in wooded area of Lake County

Human remains found in wooded area of Lake County

ONLY ON 9: Church among targets in major drug bust operation in Volusia County

ONLY ON 9: Church among targets in major drug bust operation in Volusia County

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Morning Forecast: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Orange County opens cooling centers amid extreme heat

Orange County opens cooling centers amid extreme heat

Florida attorney general threatens legal action over Irish dance competition

Florida attorney general threatens legal action over Irish dance competition

Deltona raises impact fees by 73 percent, sparking affordability concerns

Deltona raises impact fees by 73 percent, sparking affordability concerns

DeSantis signs state budget, includes funding for Groveland Four families

DeSantis signs state budget, includes funding for Groveland Four families

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How to tell if a wellness trend is actually backed by science

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The 5 numbers every business owner should know before an exit conversation starts

Robinhood wants to be the Costco of finance

Robinhood wants to be the Costco of finance

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Stars, stripes and shopping carts: What Americans buy for the Fourth of July in Florida

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4 members of ‘jackpotting’ crew stole more than $529K from ATMs, prosecutor says

4 members of ‘jackpotting’ crew stole more than $529K from ATMs, prosecutor says

Man’s arm found in Illinois lake

Man’s arm found in Illinois lake

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Traveler tries to bring smoke grenade stuffed in peanut butter jar onto flight

Traveler tries to bring smoke grenade stuffed in peanut butter jar onto flight

Venezuela earthquake: Wife, children of Argentine soccer player killed

Venezuela earthquake: Wife, children of Argentine soccer player killed

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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 man frustrated trying to cancel extended warranty

Local man frustrated trying to cancel extended warranty

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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

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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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