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Ocala man arrested for double homicide after killing his roommates, police say

A 69-year-old man has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge in connection with a double homicide that claimed the lives of two men in Ocala, according to the Ocala Police Department.Police said Detective Bessette arrested Mark Robinson, 69, in connection with the Oct. 28 shooting in the...

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Lindsay Clancy may testify in Patrick Clancy's wrongful death lawsuit, attorney says

Patrick Clancy, the husband of Lindsay Clancy—the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children—is suing his wife's medical providers.

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Ernie Johnson Jr. leaving as host of ‘Inside the NBA’ after this season

Hall of Fame sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr. announced that he will step away as host of “Inside the NBA” after this season, his 37th with the program.Read more trending news Johnson said it was his decision to leave the show, adding that since he recently turned 70, “it’s just time.”He added that...

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NICU nurse creates handmade Halloween costumes for babies

A nurse at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital brought Halloween cheer to families in the NICU by crafting handmade costumes for every baby.

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Melbourne hospital connects residents with breast health services at new event

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital hosted its first Passport to Prevention event Tuesday, giving community members a chance to meet breast health specialists, tour its Breast Imaging Center and schedule future screening appointments.The free Oct. 27 event was held in recognition of Breast Cancer...

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Man flees from deputies, fights K-9 before arrest, Volusia County deputies say

A man was arrested Wednesday night after driving away from a traffic stop, threatening to shoot deputies and fighting with a K-9, according to Volusia County Sheriff's Office.Man hides in palm fronds, threatens deputies and fights K-9, officials sayDeputies were responding to a suspicious person...

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Cellphone in man’s pocket blocks bullet during attempted robbery

One South Florida man is glad he was not scrolling through his cellphone on Tuesday.An iPhone in the man’s left pants pocket blocked a bullet during an attempted armed robbery at a Boynton Beach gas station on Tuesday, authorities said.Read more trending newsAccording to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s...

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Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Barrie dies via medical assistance, rep says

Oscar-nominated actress Barbara Barrie has died at the age of 95, her representatives confirmed to multiple media outlets.

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Man hides in brush for 3 hours after threatening to shoot deputies, fight K-9, Volusia Sheriff’s Office says

A man with an outstanding warrant threatened to shoot deputies, fled a traffic stop, and spent hours hiding in the brush before a police dog and drone units tracked him down, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office said.Deputies responded around 6 p.m. to a suspicious person call on S. Atlantic Ave. in New...

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FHP trooper airlifted to hospital after patrol car hit in Orange County construction zone

An FHP trooper was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after their patrol car hit in SR-429 construction zone on Tuesday night.

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AdventHealth celebrates first robotic telesurgery in the U.S.

A doctor at AdventHealth Celebration performed the nation's first robotic telesurgery, operating on a patient 40 miles away at AdventHealth Minneola as part of a clinical research study.

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Charming, cantankerous Pat Murphy at age 67 leads Brewers to first World Series title

Pat Murphy was rushed from the ballpark six years ago, stricken with a heart attack."This ambulance driver was like, `Sir, can I have your next of kin?'" the Milwaukee Brewers manager recalled. “I'm like, Bro, next of kin? I’m not going anywhere.'"On Wednesday night he was leaving the ballpark a...

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Florida’s Move Over law in focus after recent serious crashes on SR-429 in Orange County

Florida’s Move Over law is under renewed scrutiny after two serious crashes in Orange County in the span of five days, including one that killed six people and another that left a Florida Highway Patrol trooper seriously injured.State data shows there have been 170 Move Over crashes in Florida so...

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