Orange County mental health counselor, 44, killed in stabbing by former client, deputies say

An Orange County Licensed Mental Health Counselor was killed in a stabbing that took place at her work, Monday night. The suspect is believed to be her former client, deputies confirmed.

Woman killed, man hospitalized in Orange County stabbing
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Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a stabbing late Monday that left one woman dead and a man hospitalized, authorities said.

Large presence of deputies at active scene on Lee Road
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Orange County sheriff’s deputies were investigating an active scene Monday night in the Fairview Shores area, prompting road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence.

Fans gather for College Football Championship game in Miami

The stage was set Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.

Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in Palm Bay house fire: 'A blessing to know him'

The tragic fire happened on Jan. 12 around 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 calls came in about a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.

Central Florida volunteers honor MLK legacy with day of service

Thousands of volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service, packing meals for people in need across Central Florida.

Friends grieve 10-year-old boy, grandmother who died in fire
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Family friends are remembering the two victims who tragically died in a Palm Bay house fire. The tragic fire occurred on January 12 at approximately 2:19 a.m. Palm Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Janus Road NE after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.

Parents brawl at kids’ baseball game in Winter Haven
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A youth baseball game erupted into a brawl over the weekend when parents began fighting after an umpire issued a warning, Winter Haven police said. Three men from Kissimmee are facing battery charges; all have been released from jail.

Universal Orlando’s new coaster stalls as weather may play role
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Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster, the Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, was temporarily stuck on the tracks on Monday, leaving riders stranded at a low point of the ride.

Orlando weather: Cold snap triggers Storm Team alert across Central Florida

Another round of cold weather is settling into Central Florida, prompting a FOX 35 Storm Team Alert as temperatures drop sharply overnight.

Manatee season draws crowds to Blue Spring State Park
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Hundreds of manatees have gathered in the warm waters of Blue Spring State Park as colder temperatures drive the animals away from the St. Johns River, drawing large crowds eager to see them.

Fans gather for College Football Championship game in Miami
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The stage was set on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium as fans gathered ahead of the college football championship matchup between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes.

Florida leaders rebuke possible Orlando ICE detention center facility

Though Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Department of Homeland Security or ICE have not confirmed that they're looking to Orange County to establish a detainment center, Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orange County said a memo leaked in December confirmed ICE was looking in the area.

Volunteers honor MLK legacy with day of service
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Thousands of volunteers gathered at the Orange County Convention Center on Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community service, packing meals for people in need across Central Florida.

Third victim identified in Kissimmee triple murder
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Authorities have released the name of the third victim in a triple murder in Kissimmee, Florida, identifying him as 68-year-old James John Puchan of Ohio. The other victims have been identified as Robert Louis Kraft, 70, of Michigan, and his brother Douglas Joseph Kraft, 68, also of Ohio.

Rep. Maxwell Frost accuses ICE of 'shopping' for warehouses
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In a Jan. 19 press conference. Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost compared ICE's detention center expansion as being like an "Amazon Prime for humans. He advocated against establishing an ICE detention center in Orlando. 

Rep. Maxwell Frost advocates for 'peace' rather than ICE in communities
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"We don't want ICE our communities," Rep. Maxwell Frost said in response to news that ICE is looking to an Orlando warehouse as a potential detention center site. 

Seeing smoke? Here's what's causing hazy skies over Orlando area

The U.S. Forest Service says a prescribed burn was conducted in the Ocala National Forest on Monday and smoke from that fire has drifted into the Orlando area.

Orange County leaders speak against potential ICE detainment center
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County Commissioner Nicole Wilson called for local government to scrutinize an Orland warehouse in a corporate park to be used as a potential detention center.