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Man walking from crash killed in second crash
A 64-year-old Orlando man was struck and killed by a car while crossing State Road 50 in east Orange County shortly after he was in an earlier crash as a motorist, troopers say. After Richard Johnson's car collided with another vehicle at Vermont Street...
Tags: Bithlo, Dwayne Johnson, Florida Highway Patrol
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Guide to Memorial Day events in Orlando area
Through Tuesday Fallen Floridians Memorial Cross Tribute: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily; Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway St., Oviedo. More than 370 crosses will be on display, honoring Florida soldiers who have died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Details:...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Arts and Culture, Winter Garden, Holden, Human Interest
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Orlando area high-school graduation ceremonies begin today
Orlando SentinelThousands of students throughout Central Florida will be starting a new chapter in their lives as high school graduations begin this week and continue into June. The ceremonies start today, with Seminole County's Lake Mary and Lyman high-school...Tags: Oviedo, Graduation, University of Central Florida, Amway, Seminole County
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Erratic burglary suspect led cops on wild chase that ended in crash
A man accused of robbing local businesses for cartons of cigarettes led police on a chase Tuesday before crashing a stolen pickup truck into a tree, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies and Orlando police believe Vernon Jeffrey Williams, 47,...
Tags: Transportation Accidents, Orange Blossom Trail, Theft, Orlando, Orange County Sheriff's Office
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Buick driven by St. Cloud driver hits, kills woman on sidewalk next to Semoran Boulevard
Orlando police are investigating what caused a vehicle operated by a St. Cloud driver to leave the roadway, hitting and killing a woman who was walking along Semoran Boulevard early Monday. Guadalupe Melgoza, 69, was walking near the intersection of Yew...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Justice System, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Azalea Park
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Rep. Brown asks Department of Justice to review shooting of Torey Breedlove
U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown has formally asked the Department of Justice to investigate the death of Torey Breedlove, a suspected car thief who was killed in a hail of gunfire by Orange County deputies three years ago. Brown's request follows a recently...Tags: Justice System, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Pine Hills, Eric Holder
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UCF student tries to heal after domestic-violence attack
Kaylyn Martin and her best friend had rented movies in the University of Central Florida library and grabbed a bite to eat when — as they were walking through a campus parking garage — a black car with its headlights off came screeching toward...
Tags: University of Central Florida, Crime Victims, Xbox, Health and Safety at School, Criminals
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Teen runaway said man locked her in van, forced her to have sex with bar patrons
An Orlando man is facing human trafficking charges after a teenage runaway told authorities he locked her inside his van and brought bar patrons to have sex with her for money. The 17-year-old girl, who was not publicly identified, told authorities...
Tags: Goldenrod, Juvenile Delinquency, Missing Persons
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Emergency training drills held at park
As Oklahoma City recovers from a tornadoe that ravaged the area, Orange County emergency responders are preparing for Florida's most dangerous severe weather Tuesday. Local emergency responders are finishing the second day of their training drills at...
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Memorial Day discounts for military
In Honor of Those Who Serve, local businesses would like to say "Thank You" for your service by offering special discounts for Memorial Day. (This list is ongoing, please check back for updates and additions.) Some discounts are offered all year long....Tags: National Parks, Walt Disney World Resort, Family, McDonald's, Arts and Culture
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Health Care Center for the Homeless marks 20th anniversary with open house
Amid all the rancor over America's health-care system, one Orlando nonprofit has been quietly caring for the poorest, most vulnerable patients for 20 years. The Health Care Center for the Homeless is marking its milestone birthday Wednesday evening from...
Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Orange Blossom Trail, Dentistry and Dental Health, Family, Orlando
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Weather: Storms to continue this evening in Metro Orlando
Storms that have been roaring through Central Florida will continue for another couple of hours, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said. Orlando, Volusia County and Lake County will continue to see rain, forecasters said. The worst of the...Tags: Weather, Orlando, Ocala, Weather Reports, Seminole County
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