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Sent to us via the Spectrum News 13 app: The day breaks over the Poinciana area early Tuesday. (Steve M., viewer)

Weather forecast: Rain chances slightly lower Wednesday

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Weather forecast: Rain chances slightly lower Wednesday

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1 dead, 1 injured in small plane crash in Port Orange

Volusia County |

1 dead, 1 injured in small plane crash in Port Orange

Orlando |

Several months after rolling out Text-to-911 technology in Orange County, focus is already on future upgrades. (Spectrum News 13)

Text to 911 services eye expansion across Central Florida

Orlando |

Text to 911 services eye expansion across Central Florida

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in summer 2019 at Disneyland and late fall 2019 in Walt Disney World. (Disney)

Disney announces Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening dates

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Disney announces Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening dates

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Advocates call on Scott to delay prison drug treatment funding cuts

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Osceola commissioners budget $1M incentive fund for affordable housing

Osceola County |

Because of Osceola County's lack of affordable housing, Genette Marrero is forced to return to Puerto Rico. (Stephanie Bechara, staff)

Orlando Police test Amazon facial-recognition software

Orlando |

With Amazon Rekognition, you can track people in video even when their faces are not clearly visible. (Amazon)

Large depressions open up on Ocala high school campus

Marion County |

Large depressions can be seen on the campus of Forest High School in Ocala. The potential sinkholes were not affecting school activities, a spokesman said. (Sky 13)

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Drug rehab program 'Hogar Crea' helps Hispanic folks struggling with addiction

Orlando |

Luis Mendez, 11 years sober and now in charge in Hogar Crea in Orlando, has lived and seen how drug addiction can happen to anyone. (Paula Machado, staff)

Brevard officials warn residents to be ready for 2018’s hurricane season

Brevard County |

The 2017 hurricane season has caused damage Brevard residents are still dealing with today. (Jon Shaban, staff)

Seminole County to allow backyard chickens permanently

Seminole County |

Chicken coups in a Seminole County backyard. (Jeff Allen, staff)

REVIEW: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ ★★★

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Alden Ehrenreich is Han Solo and Joonas Suotamo is Chewbacca in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY.

Villages residents worried about 4 sinkholes

Marion County |

Several new sinkholes opened up in The Villages, in the same area where sinkholes opened up in Feburary, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. (Spectrum News 13)

After latest school shooting, Florida DC lawmakers tackle mental health

Washington, D.C. |

After the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, left 10 dead, Florida lawmakers are making another attempt at introducing legislation to try to curb the problem. (Screen capture from KPRC via CNN)

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Sent to us via the Spectrum News 13 app: The day breaks over the Poinciana area early Tuesday. (Steve M., viewer)

Weather forecast: Rain chances slightly lower Wednesday

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Texas governor's school safety talks to tackle gun control

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Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85

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Airlines obey Beijing's demand to call Taiwan part of China

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Oh brother: Cole's good game blemished by HR from Crawford

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Mets sign Bautista, recently cut Braves, doubles in 1st AB

New York State |

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Vegas casino workers OK strike that may hobble famed resorts

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Las Vegas |

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All Regions |

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Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85

New York State |

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Stephen King among the honorees at PEN America gala

New York State |

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