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Man tries to lure Flagler boy 11 into van
Flagler County deputies said parents need to look out for a man who tried to lure a young boy into a van.The 11-year-old told investigators the man was in a shiny, black van when he offered him toys and candy.The incident happened in the area of Red Barn Drive.Deputies told WFTV they haven't had any other similar incidents, but want parents to be on ...
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Woman who shot cousin found guilty
A Volusia County woman faces up to life in prison after a jury found her guilty on Wednesday of helping others shoot her cousin, with whom she was having an ...
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Who shot man dropped off at hospital in Bentley
It's not yet known where that shooting happened or who was driving the Bentley. Deputies are still trying to determine the name of the 25-year-old victim. He's expected to survive, but was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical ...
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Fatal FBI shooting in Orlando linked to triple-slaying
RUBBLE OF A SCHOOL MEET THE MAN WHO RESCUED THEM. WE BEGIN WITH THAT DEATH OF THAT CENTRAL FLORIDA MAN KILLED DURING A FBI INTERROGATION THIS MORNING. GOOD EVENING, I'M GAARD SWANSON. AND I'M LAUREN ROWE. NEW TONIGHT, WE ARE LEARNING WHO HE KNEW HERE AND WHY THE FBI WAS QUESTIONING ABRAHAM TOTACHEV TO HIS TIES TO A BOSTON BOMBING SUSPECT AND A TRIPLE MURDER. THIS IS A LIVE PECK TOUR ...
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More charges for Marion County man in child sex abuse case
MARION COUNTY -- A 62-year old Marion County man who was arrested last week for trying to have sex with a 15-year-old boy is now facing more charges. Kenneth Devore is now charged with sexual battery and false imprisonment. He was arrested last week, after investigators say he admitted to sexually abusing at least three children. Investigators are urging any other victims to come forward by ...
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South Carolina fugitive captured in Brevard County
South Carolina police had been looking for Sachs since February, when a 19-year old said she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. (PHOTO/Brevard County ...
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$2 billion in Oklahoma tornado damage means hard recovery
As many as 13,000 homes were damaged or destroyed Monday when the twister plowed through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. About 33,000 people were affected, officials said, though the number left homeless was still ...
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How job-seeking will change and how you must change with it
Old school might be nice when it comes to your favorite old truck, but if you don't aggressively adapt to modern times during a job search, your career will be a jalopy. Yesterday: Tell a few friends that youre looking for a new gig and if you hear of anything, let me know. Call a few recruiters and they hook you up with interviews. Submit a few resumes with the goal of picking the best ...
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Crying baby preferred to smelly adult on flights survey says
A new Harris Interactive poll gauging airline passenger preferences found that 58 percent of people who travel by commercial airline would pay more for extra legroom on flights that are three hours or more. And 63 percent of people surveyed said they would rather sit next to a crying baby than a smelly adult. The Harris Interactive poll of 2,276 U.S. adults was conducted online from March 13-18, ...
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High school students invention could charge your cellphone in 20 seconds
An 18-year-old California student won a $50,000 prize but may also have forever changed how you charge your cellphone. Eesha Khare of Saratoga, Calif., has invented what she calls a "supercapacitor" which can fully charge a cellphone in 20 to 30 seconds, according to NBC News. Not only that, but Khare's supercapacitor can allegedly last for 10,000 charges, as opposed to the 1,000 ...
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Alleged cop impersonator arrested after approaching women at bar
Orange County deputies arrested a man who they said was pretending to be one of them early Thursday morning.The arrest happened at the Blue Jeans bar in Apopka, just after midnight.Deputies said the man approached four women, told them he was a deputy who was searching for a missing person, and then demanded to see their identification.The women called for help and the man, whose name was not ...
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Officials Todashev confessed to triple slaying in Boston
A man shot and killed by an FBI agent in Orlando early Wednesday killed three people along with Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2011, according to ...
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OKC Mayor 12000 homes damaged in storm
At least 12,000 homes were damaged or demolished from Monday's abysmal tornado, Oklahoma City Mayor Mike Cornett said. The twister killed 24 people, including 10 children, and injured 353 in central ...
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Stench leads to discovery of 40 abandoned animals in Florida home
A strong odor coming from a nearby home prompted a neighbor to call authorities. It turned out someone had abandoned 40 animals inside the Pasco County ...
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Delta IV rocket ready for launch tonight
CAPE CANAVERAL -- A Delta IV rocket is scheduled to lift off tonight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base, after a technical issue that forced engineers to delay the launch a day. In October a Delta IV rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and a fuel leak caused a lower than expected thrust from the upper stage of the rocket. The rocket was still able to deliver the cargo, ...
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POLITIFACT Is Rick Scott still on track for 700000 jobs in 7 years
PolitiFact's Truth-O-Meter checks in to see if Governor Rick Scott is still on track with his campaign pledge of 700,000 jobs in 7 ...
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Manatee superintendent outlines schools budget priorities
MANATEE COUNTY -- Employees and parents of Manatee County will now know the financial vision of the new Manatee school superintendent. Superintendent Rick Mills released documents outlining the school district's budget priorities. These documents include cost saving and recovery measures that were discussed during a budget workshop held for the School Board this past Monday. Informing ...
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Boy Scout leaders voting on lifting gay ban
Leaders of Boy Scouts of America are voting on whether to lift the ban on gays in Scouts during their three-day meeting in Texas. A decision could be reached Thursday or ...
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Man shot by FBI had spoken with bombing suspect
This May 4, 2013 police photo provided by the Orange County Corrections Department in Orlando, Fla., shows Ibragim Todashev after his arrest for aggravated battery in Orlando. Todashev, who was being questioned in Orlando by authorities in the Boston bombing probe, was fatally shot Wednesday, May 22, 2013 when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said. (AP Photo/Orange County ...
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Orlando Fringe review 6 Guitars
May 23--Checking in on Chase Padgett's "6 Guitars," which debuted at the 2010 Orlando Fringe Festival, is like visiting old friends -- if your friends were comic and musical geniuses. There's Tyrone, the elderly bluesman; Rupert the good ol' boy; Michael, the young rocker wannbe. They (and three others) are all portrayed by Padgett, whose comic timing has only gotten ...
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27 ways to boost your metabolism
Trying to lose weight and hit a plateau? Try these 27 ways to boost your metabolism by FitSugar.com to burn more calories without much more ...
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Celebrities with only one name
Jewel, who celebrates her 39th birthday on May 23, is just one of several celebrities who go by one name. In honor of the singing star, take a look at other stars who are too big for a last ...
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On this day May 23
1430: Joan of Arc is captured in battle. She would eventually sold to the English and put on trial for heresy over her claims of divine guidance in leading France against the English during the Hundred Years' War. She was burned at the state on May 30, ...
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After finals loss Lynx hope for title finish in 2013
Michael Hickey/Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve would find herself walking through the aisles at her grocery store this offseason when she would be recognized by a fan. The ensuing conversation would occasionally catch her off guard. Often times instead of congratulations being extended for leading her team to a second straight WNBA finals, the most ...
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Woman attacked by pack of dogs speaks out
Bookamer said she screamed for her daughter to run home, then threw herself in a ditch. She was hoping if she was covered in mud and water, the dogs would let ...
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Some residents of Orlando unthrilled by new theme park plan
Tourism is essential to the economy of Orlando, to such an extent that The City Beautiful has become something of the capital city of amusement parks, not necessarily because of their number, but because of the calibre of amusement parks that are located within Orlando. A new theme park proposal for the city, however, has courted the ire of residents.
The three major amusement parks, or theme parks in Orlando are Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Orlando, all of which are massive in size and comprise of several different huge parks within themselves. Read more
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