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Single tip led to Osceola drug case with more than 400 suspects in 18 counties
In the fall of 2011, an anonymous tipster set off one of Central Florida's largest recent drug cases by reporting Kissimmee residents dealing prescription painkillers. Months earlier, the pills had became harder to obtain when a new state law started...Tags: Defendants, Court Preliminary, Crime, Law and Justice, Prescription Drugs, Pam Bondi
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Weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued
Thunderstorms, accompanied by hail and high winds, are moving through Central Florida this evening. Quarter-sized hail, lightning and winds exceeding 60 mph are likely, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said. The storms are centered over...
Tags: Orange County (Florida), Weather, Volusia County, National Weather Service, Brevard County
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Osceola couple identified by FHP as crash deaths
An Osceola County couple was identified Thursday as the victims of a fiery weekend crash near Poinciana, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Ramon Martinez, 67, and his wife, Awilda Martinez, 65, of Kissmimee died about 3:40 p.m. Sunday after their...
Tags: Poinciana, Florida Highway Patrol
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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: Schools, Orange County (Florida), Seminole County, Graduation, Amway
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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: Amusement and Theme Parks, Holidays, U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Defense, Physical Disabilities
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Fisherman found dead in Osceola lake
An Osceola County commercial fisherman died late Monday or early Tuesday when he fell overboard while trying to untangle nylon fishing lines, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. William Platt, 64, was found floating in the Lake...
Tags: Fishing, Lifestyle and Leisure, Conservation, Wildlife, Environmental Issues
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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: Celebration, Ocala, Duke Energy Corporation, National Weather Service, Volusia County
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Traffic: S.R. 417 in Seminole slow because of crash
The right lane of the Central Florida GreeneWay is blocked before Exit 52 in Seminole County because of a crash. The trouble spot is just before the Exit, which leads to County Road 46A.
Tags: Interstate 4, Volusia County, Orange Blossom Trail, Altamonte Springs, Deltona
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2 die in car crash, blaze in Osceola County
Two people died Sunday afternoon after their SUV struck a tree in Poinciana and caught fire, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A 2010 Ford SUV was traveling east on Cypress Parkway when the driver lost control, went off the roadway onto the shoulder and...
Tags: Florida Highway Patrol, Poinciana
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St. Cloud man killed in crash with pole
A 60-year-old man was killed when he crashed into a pole in Osceola County on Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers say the St. Cloud resident, whose name has not yet been released, was westbound on Deer Run Road approaching Crosley Avenue...Tags: Florida Highway Patrol, St. Cloud
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Armando Ramirez's spokesman quits as boss attends Key West conference
Osceola County Clerk of Court Armando Ramirez lost his spokesman late Wednesday when veteran journalist Marvin Cortner quit his $70,000 job without explanation. Cortner confirmed Thursday afternoon that he had resigned but declined to say why. One of...
Tags: Key West
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FDLE: Crime rates down in Central Florida, across state
Central Florida counties saw lower crime rates in 2012 — mirroring the statewide trend — according to the annual crime report released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The overall crime rate in Orange County decreased by 4...
Tags: Criminals, Orange County (Florida), Palm Beach County, Seminole County, Crime, Law and Justice
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