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Deadly crash causing backups on I-75 northbound in Marion County

A deadly crash was reported on I-75 northbound in Marion County Friday morning.

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Heavy rain, localized flooding possible today in Central Florida

Storms are forecast this afternoon, with heavy rain and localized flooding possible.

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World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja among 10 missing after avalanche in Pakistan

Rescue efforts are underway to find a group of missing climbers following an avalanche on a mountain in Pakistan.

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FDOT prepares to begin Longwood SR-434 improvement project

Construction is nearing completion on a project designed to relieve traffic and improve safety near one of Longwood’s busiest intersections.After completing right-of-way acquisition, the Florida Department of Transportation is expected to begin work this fall on a stretch of State Road 434 near...

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Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women, and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts

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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall

Officials say the death toll has climbed to 34 from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan that set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney, and flattened homes.

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5 critically injured in fiery Orange County crash, troopers say

Troopers say the two-car crash happened Thursday night in south Orange County. Five people were critically injured.

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Polk sheriff identifies executed killer James Duckett as sole suspect in 1987 cold case murder

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it has identified James Duckett as the sole suspect in the 1987 abduction and murder of 14-year-old Jeanifer Weldon, nearly four decades after the case went cold.The announcement came Thursday, just days after Duckett, 68, was executed at Florida State Prison...

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Flagler County deputies rescue homeowner from burning Palm Coast house

Flagler County sheriff's deputies rescued a homeowner from a burning Palm Coast residence after responding to reports of smoke coming from the house, authorities said.Deputies were dispatched July 29 to a home on Westmoreland Drive after a passing driver reported smoke coming from the residence....

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