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Orlando firefighter previously under scrutiny arrested on DUI charge in Brevard County

An Orlando firefighter who was previously the subject of WFTV coverage is facing new DUI-related charges in Brevard County, according to court records.Dustin Clark Corby, 38, was arrested Aug. 9 after deputies responded to a home on Ranch Road in Melbourne for a reported battery, according to a...

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Longtime Sanford city manager retires, months before city welcomes new mayor

The City of Sanford will be looking for a new city manager after the current leader resigned this week.Norton Bonaparte Jr. announced his retirement Monday, effective Oct. 14.The longtime chief administrator for the city’s government has served for 15 years. The city operates under a...

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Daytona Beach's auditor submits resignation with city finance report said to be under state review

Daytona Beach City Auditor Abinet Belachew has submitted a letter of resignation, less than three weeks after Mayor Derrick Henry said a report of the city's finances was under state review.

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NBA says it looked at precedent before doling out Clippers' penalties for cap circumvention

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league looked at precedent before taking away five first-round draft picks from the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules, though noted that the decision was difficult because of the impact it could have on the team's fans.Silver, speaking...

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Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth

Massie accused Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution, arguing that the secretary continued unlawful military operations in Iran, Yemen and Venezuela.

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Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte retiring in October

Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte will retire in October after 15 years, the city announced on Tuesday.He will officially retire on October 14, 2026."Norton Bonaparte has been a true asset to the City of Sanford, leading the City through multiple issues including the tragedy of Trayvon Martin,...

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City Auditor Abinet Belachew submits resignation amid financial investigations

Daytona Beach City Auditor Abinet Belachew has submitted his resignation.Belachew sent his resignation letter Tuesday to Mayor Derrick Henry and members of the Daytona Beach City Commission.In the letter, Belachew said his resignation will be effective Oct. 15, in accordance with the 30-day notice...

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