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Mostly dry Halloween ahead, but a wetter pattern arrives Sunday. Here’s the latest

Central Florida will see breezy conditions and passing showers at times through Saturday. The bigger weather story arrives Sunday and Monday, when more widespread rain and a few storms could bring periods of heavy rainfall.Halloween ForecastBreezy northeast winds will turn easterly and increase a...

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Halloween safety risks higher for Central Florida trick-or-treaters, drivers, e-ride users

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, creating what AAA describes as a potentially dangerous combination of trick-or-treaters, weekend motorists, and e-bike and e-scooter riders sharing neighborhood roads after dark.Central Florida residents say they’re already aware of the risks and hope...

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Crash shuts down part of I-4 westbound in Volusia County

A crash has closed two lanes of I-4 westbound at DeBary Avenue. Drivers should expect delays

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Netanyahu’s party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party have amplified unsubstantiated allegations that the country's election was "stolen" by Arab-led parties.

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Rain chances rise across Central Florida heading into the weekend

Central Florida will see warm temperatures and scattered showers before rain chances increase Sunday into Monday, bringing more widespread showers and storms.

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Mostly dry conditions expected for Halloween before rain returns to Central Florida

Halloween celebrations across Central Florida should stay mostly dry, despite a few passing showers in the forecast.Partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions are expected on Friday, with only isolated showers possible.Most communities should remain on the dry side for much of the day, giving...

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Deadly crash shuts down stretch of SR-408 in Orange County, FHP says

A deadly crash has shut down parts of State Road 408 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash happened in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 1 near Gotha.All eastbound lanes of SR-408 are closed while crews work to clear the crash.It's unclear how long the road will be...

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Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance

A North Korean hacking unit was likely behind the theft of more than $6 billion at Binance, U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm TRM says.

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Deadly crash shuts down Florida's Turnpike ramps to SR-408 in Orange County

A deadly crash has shut down all of the eastbound lanes of SR-408 at Florida's Turnpike. Use SR-50 as a detour

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Florida man says he’ll admit to murder in exchange for Philly Cheesesteak

A Florida murder suspect with a hearty appetite made headlines after he said he’d accept a plea deal, which could send him to prison for life — in exchange for lunch.The suspect in question, identified as 74-year-old Robert Kessler, faces a first-degree murder charge in the death and dismemberment...

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‘The potential to destroy:’ Invasive pest sparks action from Florida scientists

University of Florida researchers have secured $200,000 in federal funding to study how the invasive pasture mealybug affects Florida sugarcane and how growers can manage the pest.In a release this week, UF/IFAS officials said the two-year award is part of a federal grant supporting research in...

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Deadly crash shuts down part of SR-408 in Orange County

Troopers responded to a deadly crash Friday morning on SR-408 in Orange County.The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of SR-408 near mile marker 1.All eastbound lanes of SR-408 are shut down in the area.It’s unclear how long the section of SR-408 will be closed.Drivers need to...

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More than 34 million people got new congressional districts

Mid-decade redistricting has reshaped the road to 2026, with more than 34 million Americans assigned to new congressional districts.

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