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Joseph N. Davis Community Center’s west wing reopens after roof collapse — WESH 2 Orlando

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Joseph N. Davis Community Center’s west wing reopens after roof collapse

The renovated west wing of the Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne is now open, more than a year after part of the building’s roof collapsed during a severe thunderstorm.

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Amendment 3 critics: Public safety will suffer — WESH 2 Orlando

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Amendment 3 critics: Public safety will suffer

Florida law enforcement and fire officials are urging voters to reject Amendment 3, warning it could lead to funding shortfalls for public safety services.

Gas prices in Orlando hit $4.15 per gallon as oil costs climb — WFTV Orlando Local

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Gas prices in Orlando hit $4.15 per gallon as oil costs climb

Central Florida drivers are again paying more than $4 a gallon at the pump, as rising oil prices push gasoline costs higher across the state.The average price for regular unleaded gas in the Orlando metro area was $4.15 a gallon as of Monday, according to AAA. That is up about 31 cents from a week...

Some birds survived the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs. A fossilized poop can help explain why — WESH 2 Orlando

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Some birds survived the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs. A fossilized poop can help explain why

Tiny feathers encased in fossilized poop are helping scientists understand why some birds survived the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Pedestrian killed in vehicle crash on South John Young Parkway — WFTV Orlando Local

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Pedestrian killed in vehicle crash on South John Young Parkway

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Sept. 15, 2026, along South John Young Parkway in Orlando. All lanes of the roadway have since reopened following the crash.Officers with the Orlando Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 6:50 a.m. near Columbia Street and L B...

More than 750 US service members wounded since start of Iran War — WESH 2 Orlando

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More than 750 US service members wounded since start of Iran War

The number of U.S. service members wounded since the start of the Iran war has now passed 750, according to the Defense Department's database.

Donation locations | Share Your Christmas 2026 — WESH 2 Orlando

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Donation locations | Share Your Christmas 2026

Donation locations | Share Your Christmas 2026

5-year-old child, mother shot in Ocala when a vehicle behind them opened fire, police say — WESH 2 Orlando

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5-year-old child, mother shot in Ocala when a vehicle behind them opened fire, police say

Ocala police say a mother and 5-year-old child were shot when someone opened fire on their car Monday night.

Rocket Lab challenges NASA’s $700M Mars contract award — WESH 2 Orlando

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Rocket Lab challenges NASA’s $700M Mars contract award

Rocket Lab is challenging NASA's decision to give a Mars mission contract to another contender, saying the agency's review was inconsistent and incorrect.

Share Your Christmas 2026 | When, where and how to get involved — WESH 2 Orlando

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Share Your Christmas 2026 | When, where and how to get involved

WESH 2 focuses our effort around two events: A Giving Tuesday telethon and a six-county food drive.

Orlando police investigate crash that killed pedestrian and shut down John Young Parkway — WESH 2 Orlando

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Orlando police investigate crash that killed pedestrian and shut down John Young Parkway

Orlando police are investigating a crash that closed northbound and southbound lanes of John Young Parkway near Columbia Street.

Atlantic disturbance could develop into tropical depression this week, NHC says — WESH 2 Orlando

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Atlantic disturbance could develop into tropical depression this week, NHC says

Tracking the Tropics 🌀 | A system in the Atlantic could strengthen into a tropical depression this week.

Savannah Guthrie says she's 'so touched' after Emmy winner shares compassion for missing mother — WESH 2 Orlando

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Savannah Guthrie says she's 'so touched' after Emmy winner shares compassion for missing mother

Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother on the "Today" show after an Emmy winner shared compassion for her family's pain.

Limited assistance available for seminole county roof repairs — WFTV Orlando Local

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Limited assistance available for seminole county roof repairs

The Seminole County Community Development Division will begin accepting applications for the Mission Blue Tarp Roof Repair Assistance Program on Monday, Sept. 21. The program is limited to the first 60 pre-applications.Assistance through the program is provided on a first-come, first-served basis,...

Titusville trash collection delayed due to Sarno landfill closure — WFTV Orlando Local

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Titusville trash collection delayed due to Sarno landfill closure

Titusville residents face delays with regular solid waste and bulk waste pickups on Tuesday after a county landfill reached capacity and temporarily closed.The temporary closure of the Sarno landfill has forced all solid waste trucks in the county to unload at a facility in Cocoa. The diversion has...

Early start early end for Central Florida storms| 9/15 forecast — WESH 2 Orlando

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Early start early end for Central Florida storms| 9/15 forecast

Track the storm as they move west