Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters

A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.

Is DHS/ICE opening a detention facility in Orlando? Leaders condemn reported plans

Is United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) looking to open a detention facility in the Orlando area? Florida Democrat leaders respond to the possibility.

Improv comedy group for seniors at 'Stage 55'
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A senior group in Winter Park is having a lot of laughs as their comedy group is underway. Stage 55, a program through Central Florida Community Arts, brings seniors together each week to try improv comedy. There is no script and no plan just creativity, connection, and a lot of laughter.

Report: Woman dead after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida

A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride at Universal Orlando Resort – and later died at the hospital, according to the state's latest theme park incidents report.

Mattel indoor water park: Plans filed for Orlando location

Mattel, a toy and entertainment company, is moving forward with plans to bring an indoor water park with Barbie and Hot Wheels attractions to Central Florida.

A 'corruption': Rep. Maxwell Frost says taxpayer dollars used for ICE, not community
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Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. addressed gun violence in a Jan. 18 press conference, including what's going on with ICE around the country, he said. "In Central Florida, we won't stand for it. We stand together for our immigrants," he said. 

Charlie Kirk murder: Defense attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson seeking to disqualify prosecutors

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday where his attorneys are asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.

Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.

Florida candidate for governor proposes 50% OnlyFans tax
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A Republican candidate for Florida governor says he would seek to impose a 50% income tax on OnlyFans creators who live in the state, arguing the measure would deter participation on the platform and generate revenue for education.

Flagler County couple charged with neglect after deputies find filthy home
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A Flagler County couple is facing neglect charges after deputies said they found an infant and an elderly man living in a home filled with roaches, trash, and human feces.

Ocala adventure park offers ziplines, horseback tours and kayaking

Visitors to Marion County can experience high-flying thrills at The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park. It is set just north of Ocala in a 100-year-old limestone quarry, located at a significant elevation.

Florida House passes bill to allow 18-year-olds to buy rifles
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The Florida House passed a bill Thursday that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns to 18, reversing restrictions enacted after the 2018 Parkland school shooting.

Judge denies qualified immunity for deputies in Target shooting
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A judge has ruled that Osceola County sheriff’s deputies involved in a deadly shooting at a Target store in April 2022 will not receive qualified immunity, calling their actions an “egregious violation of constitutional rights.”

Gainesville shooting deemed random after man killed, officers shot
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Police say a deadly shooting at a Gainesville lumberyard that left one man dead and two officers wounded was a random act driven by a mental health crisis.

Oviedo police officers gift student bike to get to school safely
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Oviedo police officers surprised Jackson Heights Middle School student Kadira with a new bike, helmet and lock to ensure she has a safe way to get to school.

Humpback whale sighting surprises fishermen off Florida Coast
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A rare humpback whale sighting off Florida’s Space Coast left a group of fishermen stunned after the massive marine mammal surfaced near their boat over the weekend.

Disney Adventure cruise ship departs Florida for Asia on global tour
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Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, made a brief stop in Port Canaveral overnight before beginning a journey to Asia, officials said. The ship will sail through the Panama Canal, make a stop in Los Angeles, then cross the Pacific to Tokyo before reaching its new home port in Singapore.