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Obama names Ebola 'czar' as precautions expand

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President Barack Obama turned to a trusted adviser to lead the nation's Ebola response on Friday as efforts to clamp down on any possible route of infection from three Texas cases expanded, reaching a cruise ship at... More>>

Michael Dunn gets life in prison for killing over loud music

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida man gets life in prison for teen's killing in dispute over loud music outside store. More>>

Port Orange father shoots 3 children then himself

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A domestic quarrel between a Port Orange couple ended in tragedy Friday morning. More>>

Man facing life sentence in loud music killing

A Florida man convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a teenager in an argument over loud music outside a Jacksonville convenience store is set to be sentenced. Authorities say 47-year-old Michael Dunn is... More>>

Michelle Obama in Orlando to support Charlie Crist

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The First Lady will be showing her support for democrat Charlie Crist in Orlando Friday. More>>

New Smyrna Beach man dies during Biketoberfest

Police say a 70-year-old motorcyclist is the first reported Biketoberfest death. More>>

Powerful Hurricane Gonzalo approaching Bermuda

Hurricane Gonzalo is roaring toward the British territory of Bermuda as a powerful Category 4 storm and forecasters say it will likely bring damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge to the island in coming hours. More>>

City holds groundbreaking for new MLS stadium

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Thousands turned out to watch history in the making, as both soccer and local officials broke ground on Orlando's first professional soccer stadium. More>>

Kissimmee man awaiting heart transplant encounters red tape

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A 38-year-old Kissimmee man is in desperate need of a heart transplant, but the bigger problem is that he's not eligible to get on the transplant list. That's because policy requires that he shows he is financially able to maintain a new heart if he receives one. More>>

Seminar for prospective marijuana business owners

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Marijuana Business Seminar attendees will be shelling out $395 to attend the latest in the series of events in Altamonte Springs in an effort to learn more about the so-called billion dollar industry. More>>

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Autopsy; Missing soldier died from head trauma
Autopsy; Missing soldier died from head trauma
The state chief medical examiner's office says a Fort Bragg soldier whose body was recovered more than two years after she disappeared died from blunt force trauma to the head.
The state chief medical examiner's office says a Fort Bragg soldier whose body was recovered more than two years after she disappeared died from blunt force trauma to the head.
Man arrested for stealing toilet handles, pipes
Man arrested for stealing toilet handles, pipes
Police have arrested a man for stealing the handles and pipes from toilets in various parks and restaurant restrooms around one Florida city.
Police have arrested a man for stealing the handles and pipes from toilets in various parks and restaurant restrooms around one Florida city.
6 in Ray Allen home break-in get community service
6 in Ray Allen home break-in get community service
Six young adults who broke into the home of former Miami Heat star Ray Allen have been sentenced to community service and ordered to make a charitable contribution.
Six young adults who broke into the home of former Miami Heat star Ray Allen have been sentenced to community service and ordered to make a charitable contribution.
News Minute: Here is the latest Florida news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Florida news from The Associated Press
Florida's new unemployment rate is slightly lower than it was last month, although the rate remains higher than the national average. The state's unemployment rate in September was 6.1 percent, or a drop of 0.2...
Key West men chosen as Fantasy Fest grand marshals
Key West men chosen as Fantasy Fest grand marshals
Two Key West bartenders who won a ruling from a Monroe County judge to be married will serve as grand marshals of the Key West Fantasy Fest parade.
Two Key West bartenders who won a ruling from a Monroe County judge to be married will serve as grand marshals of the Key West Fantasy Fest parade.

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Watch this insane shark-feeding video
Watch this insane shark-feeding video
Updated: Thursday, October 16 2014 3:33 PM EDT2014-10-16 19:33:12 GMT
For nature lovers, it's a fascinating view of a shark-feeding.
For nature lovers, it's a fascinating view of a shark-feeding.
Police: Playground For Children With Special Needs Vandalized
Police: Playground For Children With Special Needs Vandalized
Updated: Wednesday, October 15 2014 11:46 PM EDT2014-10-16 03:46:00 GMT
ABSECON, Nj. -- It seems that nothing in this world is sacred as vandals caused havoc at a park for special needs children. The famous Field of Dreams playground in Absecon was the target.
ABSECON, Nj. -- It seems that nothing in this world is sacred as vandals caused havoc at a park for special needs children. The famous Field of Dreams playground in Absecon was the target.
Illinois pet dubbed world's tallest cow
Illinois pet dubbed world's tallest cow
Updated: Wednesday, October 15 2014 9:39 PM EDT2014-10-16 01:39:21 GMT
A 6-foot-4-inch cow owned by an Illinois woman was recently dubbed the world's tallest.
A 6-foot-4-inch cow owned by an Illinois woman was recently dubbed the world's tallest.
Dog has rare allergy to people
Dog has rare allergy to people
Updated: Wednesday, October 15 2014 9:01 PM EDT2014-10-16 01:01:31 GMT
It is a medical phenomenon that has one dog lover scratching her head. Adam is a friendly black Labrador retriever living in Indianapolis with a curious problem: he's allergic to people.
It is a medical phenomenon that has one dog lover scratching her head. Adam is a friendly black Labrador retriever living in Indianapolis with a curious problem: he's allergic to people.
Student Suspended Over Pink Hair Goes Back to School
Student Suspended Over Pink Hair Goes Back to School
Updated: Wednesday, October 15 2014 8:45 PM EDT2014-10-16 00:45:42 GMT
EDNA, TX-A school suspended a student with pink hair after she was on a color run in Edna, Texas, last weekend.Her mother is more upset with the school than the dye job, especially since it was done for charity.School officials say Carol Stone can take her daughter, Hailey, back to school whenever she wants, but say, if her daughter's hair is still pink she still would receive in-school suspension.Her mother was told by an assistant principal at Edna Elementary School that Hailey was at in sc...
EDNA, TX-A school suspended a student with pink hair after she was on a color run in Edna, Texas, last weekend.Her mother is more upset with the school than the dye job, especially since it was done for charity.School officials say Carol Stone can take her daughter, Hailey, back to school whenever she wants, but say, if her daughter's hair is still pink she still would receive in-school suspension.Her mother was told by an assistant principal at Edna Elementary School that Hailey was at in sc...

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City holds groundbreaking for new MLS stadium
City holds groundbreaking for new MLS stadium
Updated: Thursday, October 16 2014 11:25 PM EDT2014-10-17 03:25:51 GMT
Thousands turned out to watch history in the making, as both soccer and local officials broke ground on Orlando's first professional soccer stadium.
Thousands turned out to watch history in the making, as both soccer and local officials broke ground on Orlando's first professional soccer stadium.
Student Suspended Over Pink Hair Goes Back to School
Student Suspended Over Pink Hair Goes Back to School
Updated: Wednesday, October 15 2014 8:45 PM EDT2014-10-16 00:45:42 GMT
EDNA, TX-A school suspended a student with pink hair after she was on a color run in Edna, Texas, last weekend.Her mother is more upset with the school than the dye job, especially since it was done for charity.School officials say Carol Stone can take her daughter, Hailey, back to school whenever she wants, but say, if her daughter's hair is still pink she still would receive in-school suspension.Her mother was told by an assistant principal at Edna Elementary School that Hailey was at in sc...
EDNA, TX-A school suspended a student with pink hair after she was on a color run in Edna, Texas, last weekend.Her mother is more upset with the school than the dye job, especially since it was done for charity.School officials say Carol Stone can take her daughter, Hailey, back to school whenever she wants, but say, if her daughter's hair is still pink she still would receive in-school suspension.Her mother was told by an assistant principal at Edna Elementary School that Hailey was at in sc...
PHOTOS: Refinery Continues Halloween Tradition, Painting Pumpkin On Tank
PHOTOS: Refinery Continues Halloween Tradition, Painting Pumpkin On Tank
Updated: Wednesday, October 15 2014 7:21 PM EDT2014-10-15 23:21:17 GMT
Continuing their annual tradition, workers at the Tosco Refinery Company painted the 3-million gallon Storage Tank #304 to look like a big pumpkin.
Continuing their annual tradition, workers at the Tosco Refinery Company painted the 3-million gallon Storage Tank #304 to look like a big pumpkin.
Operation Desert Storm veteran gets keys to new home
Operation Desert Storm veteran gets keys to new home
Updated: Saturday, October 11 2014 6:15 AM EDT2014-10-11 10:15:07 GMT
Palm Bay's Homes for Warriors program, in partnership with the Space Coast Paratroopers Association, numerous local businesses and countless volunteers, handed the keys of a new home to a local veteran wounded in combat during Operation Desert Storm.
Palm Bay's Homes for Warriors program, in partnership with the Space Coast Paratroopers Association, numerous local businesses and countless volunteers, handed the keys of a new home to a local veteran wounded in combat during Operation Desert Storm.
Wendy Williams on Good Day Orlando
Wendy Williams on Good Day Orlando
Florida Georgia Line joins Habitat for Humanity build in Michigan
Florida Georgia Line joins Habitat for Humanity build in Michigan
Updated: Friday, October 10 2014 2:12 PM EDT2014-10-10 18:12:56 GMT
Friday was a special day for Habitat for Humanity in Oakland County. Not only is one family getting a new house in Clarkson, Michigan, but some very special guests stopped by to help make the house a home.
Friday was a special day for Habitat for Humanity in Oakland County. Not only is one family getting a new house in Clarkson, Michigan, but some very special guests stopped by to help make the house a home.
Kids Thrilled To Ride In The "Popemobile"
Kids Thrilled To Ride In The "Popemobile"
Updated: Wednesday, October 8 2014 11:30 PM EDT2014-10-09 03:30:26 GMT
The pope took some unexpected guests for a joyride in the "popemobile" on Wednesday.
The pope took some unexpected guests for a joyride in the "popemobile" on Wednesday.
Puerto Rican Leadership Summit
Puerto Rican Leadership Summit
Dog named 'Lazarus' survives euthanasia attempt
Dog named 'Lazarus' survives euthanasia attempt
Updated: Monday, October 6 2014 4:02 PM EDT2014-10-06 20:02:59 GMT
Two by Two Animal Rescue
Animal control officer Wanda Snell knows what she saw: A veterinarian inserted a needle into the black-and-brown mutt and injected a chemical meant to euthanize the dog no one had adopted. The animal moved a bit and was still and quiet by the time she left the shelter for home.
Animal control officer Wanda Snell knows what she saw: A veterinarian inserted a needle into the black-and-brown mutt and injected a chemical meant to euthanize the dog no one had adopted. The animal moved a bit and was still and quiet by the time she left the shelter for home.
PHOTOS: Refueling the Thunderbirds
PHOTOS: Refueling the Thunderbirds
Updated: Thursday, October 2 2014 6:25 PM EDT2014-10-02 22:25:38 GMT
The Air Force's Thunderbirds were flying from California to Florida for an airshow on Thursday, but they needed a little extra gas for the trip. A MacDill-based crew was more than happy to oblige.
The Air Force's Thunderbirds were flying from California to Florida for an airshow on Thursday, but they needed a little extra gas for the trip. A MacDill-based crew was more than happy to oblige.

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Obama names Ebola 'czar' as precautions expand
Obama names Ebola 'czar' as precautions expand
Updated: Friday, October 17 2014 2:26 PM EDT2014-10-17 18:26:22 GMT
Facing renewed criticism about the U.S. response to Ebola, President Barack Obama is conceding that it may make sense to have a single person lead the administration's effort. But he says imposing a travel ban...
President Barack Obama turned to a trusted adviser to lead the nation's Ebola response on Friday as efforts to clamp down on any possible route of infection from three Texas cases expanded, reaching a cruise ship at...
Obama's man on Ebola is former Biden staff chief
Obama's man on Ebola is former Biden staff chief
Updated: Friday, October 17 2014 2:18 PM EDT2014-10-17 18:18:07 GMT
President Barack Obama is naming Ron Klain, a former chief of staff to Vice President Joe Biden and a trusted adviser at the Obama White House, as the point man on the U.S. government's response to the Ebola...
He's tackled the financial crisis, served two vice presidents and been portrayed by Kevin Spacey in an HBO film, but Ron Klain's newest job as the U.S. point person on Ebola may be his toughest challenge to date.
Powerful Hurricane Gonzalo approaching Bermuda
Powerful Hurricane Gonzalo approaching Bermuda
Updated: Friday, October 17 2014 2:17 PM EDT2014-10-17 18:17:59 GMT
Powerful Hurricane Gonzalo roared toward the tiny British territory of Bermuda as residents braced for damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge, while the prime minister urged people in low-lying areas to...
Hurricane Gonzalo roared toward Bermuda as a powerful Category 3 storm on Friday and the head of the tiny British territory urged people to seek high ground due to a potential storm surge of 10 feet (3 meters).
Fear-gauge flashes wild week on Wall Street
Fear-gauge flashes wild week on Wall Street
Updated: Friday, October 17 2014 2:17 PM EDT2014-10-17 18:17:52 GMT
Europe's economy sputters, oil prices plunge and stocks start swinging wildly. Wall Street's long dormant "fear index" now predicts more turbulence ahead.
Europe's economy sputters, oil prices plunge and stocks start swinging wildly. Wall Street's long dormant "fear index" now predicts more turbulence ahead.
In Hong Kong, no endgame for chaotic protests
In Hong Kong, no endgame for chaotic protests
Updated: Friday, October 17 2014 2:04 PM EDT2014-10-17 18:04:29 GMT
Three weeks ago, students at a rally stormed a fenced-off courtyard outside Hong Kong's government headquarters, triggering unprecedented mass protests for greater democracy in the semiautonomous Chinese city.
Three weeks ago, students at a rally stormed a fenced-off courtyard outside Hong Kong's government headquarters, triggering unprecedented mass protests for greater democracy in the semiautonomous Chinese city.

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Medical examiner reveals Joan Rivers' cause of death
Medical examiner reveals Joan Rivers' cause of death
Joan Rivers was under the sedative propofol, which was the same drug cited in Michael Jackson's death.
Joan Rivers was under the sedative propofol, which was the same drug cited in Michael Jackson's death.
Jude Law to be a father for the fifth time
Jude Law to be a father for the fifth time
Congratulations are in order for Jude Law, who's about to expand his brood to five children.
Congratulations are in order for Jude Law, who's about to expand his brood to five children.
August: Osage County actress Misty Upham found dead
August: Osage County actress Misty Upham found dead
The body of Misty Upham, who starred in Frozen River and August: Osage County, was found in a ravine in Auburn, Wash., on Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter reports. She was 32.
The body of Misty Upham, who starred in Frozen River and August: Osage County, was found in a ravine in Auburn, Wash., on Thursday, The Hollywood Reporter reports. She was 32.
New Twin Peaks book will reveal what the characters have been doing for the last 25 years
New Twin Peaks book will reveal what the characters have been doing for the last 25 years
Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost is writing a book titled The Secret Lives of Twin Peaks that will be released in late 2015, ahead of Showtime's upcoming reboot.
Twin Peaks co-creator Mark Frost is writing a book titled The Secret Lives of Twin Peaks that will be released in late 2015, ahead of Showtime's upcoming reboot.
High School Musical alum Corbin Bleu is engaged
High School Musical alum Corbin Bleu is engaged
Corbin Bleu is a real-life Prince Charming.
Corbin Bleu is a real-life Prince Charming.

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