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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A Deltona man was taken into custody after speeding away from a traffic stop over the weekend, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. In a release, the sheriff's office said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, when deputies patrolling East Moody Boulevard in Bunnell spotted a car that didn't stop at a stop sign before turning out of a Circle K gas station.
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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
ORLANDO, Fla. - On Monday, the Florida Lottery announced the winner of a $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 300X THE CASH scratch-off game. In a release, lottery officials said that the winner - Johnnie Pleicones, 61, of Orlando - claimed the prize from the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, opting for the lump-sum payment of $695,500. The release shows that Pleicones had bought the winning ticket from ITIG Quick Mart, located at 7105 S. Orange Ave.
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3 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others. That's according to U.S. News & World Report, which has unveiled its list of the best places to visit in Florida for 2025. The ranking examines factors like affordability, seasonality, attractions, and popularity among online users to determine which vacation spots made top cut. In all, 21 places across the state made their way onto the list.
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3 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Florida has plenty of strange ghost towns, such as a community built on stilts and an abandoned logging neighborhood. However, this one was rated as the "creepiest" ghost town in the Sunshine State, according to Thrillist. The ghost town - Fort Dade - is located on Egmont Key, which is only accessible via boat at the mouth of Tampa Bay.
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5 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four new bills into law on Friday, according to his office.
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5 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Polk County deputy and a Bartow police officer have been injured during a shooting in Bartow, according to the sheriff's office. In a release, the sheriff's office announced that both the deputy and the officer were taken to the hospital and "are said to be in good condition.""The suspect was also shot, and has also been taken to the hospital," the release reads.
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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
Florida is a great state for nature lovers, featuring plenty of natural wonders and unique animals for people to enjoy. And when it comes to waterfalls - that's no exception. Visit Florida has provided its list of several waterfalls in the state that serve as "hidden gems" for those who are willing to make the effort to find them. Many of these waterfalls can be found deep in state parks, along rough hiking trails, or down in steep sinkholes.
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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
LAKELAND "Although it's not along the coast, Lakeland is conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando and surrounded by 38 beautiful lakes. There's also plenty of pleasant weather to go around. Average temperatures are between 64 degrees in the winter and 81 degrees in the summer. However, temperatures in June, July and August often top 90 degrees with high humidity that can make the heat feel more intense. Although there are more sunny days, summer brings 0.24 inches of rainfall."PORT ST.
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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
Dear FSU community,Today, we experienced a tragic and senseless act of violence at the heart of our campus. At lunchtime, an active shooter opened fire at the Student Union. Two were killed. Six others were injured. We are heartbroken. We are grieving with the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were lost. We are holding close those who are injured, and we are standing by everyone who is hurting.
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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Donovan Myrie |Anthony Talcott
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - On Thursday, a fatal shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and several others hospitalized. The suspected gunman has since been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, whom law enforcement officials said is the son of a Leon County deputy. While there are still plenty of questions regarding how Ikner may have perpetrated the shooting and what possible motive he had, News 6 takes a look a previous campus shootings to see how they compared.
