'Truly heartbroken' say survivors of crash that killed four members of Mass. family

Troopers say four members of a family visiting Central Florida from Massachusetts died from the multi-vehicle wreck along State Road 429 in the Four Corners area. 

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Genetic information proposal ready for vote in Florida Senate

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University leaders, lawmakers slam consolidation plans

A Florida House proposal seeking to abolish the independent status of two Florida universities is spurring a fierce fight, as a bipartisan group of legislators on Wednesday decried the plan.

FHP:  2 women, 2 children dead after multi-car crash along SR 429 near Disney World

A spokesperson with the FHP said three people were killed in the multi-car crash that occurred around 5:30 p.m. along State Road 429 at the interchange with Sinclair Road.