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Judge’s plea deal rejection in Orange County murder case draws praise from Florida attorney general

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is praising a judge after the judge rejected a proposed plea agreement for a man accused of fatally shooting his wife in 2023 in Orange County.The state attorney’s office, however, said the victim’s family requested the plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial.The...

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Cyclospora cases continue to rise across Central Florida

A parasitic infection continues to spread across Central Florida, with health officials reporting a growing number of cases linked to an ongoing outbreak.There are now 58 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in the area since May, an increase from the 36 cases reported last week.Orange County has...

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Award-winning musical "Next to Normal" taking the stage in Central Florida Aug. 6-9

"Next to Normal," an acclaimed musical tackling mental health, grief, and family, is being performed in Orlando with local and Broadway talent.

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Recall alert: Publix recalls frozen blueberries, mixed berries due to E. coli contamination

Publix recalled all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries because of potential E. coli contamination. Read more trending newsThe Food and Drug Administration said 12 people have been sickened in Florida and Georgia, with the last illness onset on June 5. There were...

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