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Florida teacher union pushes back against charter school oversight measure

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Florida Hospital Oceanside has been closed since Hurricane Irma hit the coast last year. Officials say the hospital will be demolished. (Brittany Jones, Staff)

Florida Hospital to demolish Ormond Beach facility after Irma damage

Volusia County

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Police: Man in Cocoa critically injured after being shot

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For the first time in her life, Vickey Campbell has her own bedroom. (Jeff Allen, staff)

Woman who spent years sleeping in a car with kids now a homeowner

Orange County

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Weather forecast: Start of weekend to see lots of sunshine

Orlando

On Aug. 18, 2017, a man shot and killed Sgt. Sam Howard along with Officer Matthew Baxter while they were on patrol. (Spectrum News image)

Loved ones remember Sgt. Sam Howard’s passion for helping others, 1 year after death

Osceola County

Tecno Abuelos is a company that partners with different organizations to offer workshops in Spanish that teach Baby Boomers about technology. (Paula Machado, staff)

‘Tecno Abuelos’ workshop teaches Spanish-speaking seniors how to use technology

Orlando

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Man pepper sprayed, arrested at Orlando airport after causing scene

Orlando

City of Orlando is looking to turn one-way streets into two-way streets in parts of downtown, specifically in the area of downtown known as the ‘North Quarter.’ (Spectrum News image)

City of Orlando officials toy with idea of creating two-way street downtown

Orlando

About 150 bats have infested the attic of a Palm Bay family's home, and they're called in the experts to get solutions. (Greg Pallone, staff)

Dozens of bats infest Palm Bay attic, family desperate for a solution

Brevard County

Gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam speaks to Republicans at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park Friday. (Erin Murray, Staff)

Decision 2018: Adam Putnam feels good about Florida primary chances

Orange County

On Aug. 18, 2017 a man shot and killed Ofc. Matthew Baxter (pictured) and Sgt. Sam Howard while they were on patrol. His wife Sadia Baxter wants her daughters to remember their dad was a hero. (PHOTO: Sadia Baxter)

Widow of fallen Kissimmee officer, 1 year later: There was a man behind the uniform

Osceola County

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Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to become post-tropical, no threat to Florida

Orlando

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Weather forecast: Start of weekend to see lots of sunshine

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Aerial video from Seminole County Sheriff's Office shows cows chasing what they say was a car theft suspect Sunday. (Seminole County Sheriff's Office)

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Judge tells US officials, ACLU to come up with asylum plan

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Colorado girls' bodies were submerged in crude oil 4 days

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US regulators target Facebook on discriminatory housing ads

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Judge told to consider protections for Montana grayling fish

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Taiwan improves missiles to counter China military expansion

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6.1 quake shakes Costa Rica near Panama; no major damage

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IS deadly new front in Pakistan's decades-old terror war

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Getting personal: US, Turkish leaders feud over arrest

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Biles electrifies on 1st day of US gymnastics championships

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Maryland Board of Regents takes control of McNair probe

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Racket-smashing Djokovic reaches Cincinnati semifinals

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Kyle Larson won his third pole of the season as he eyes his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the year.

Kyle Larson takes pole at Bristol

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MTV VMAs working to craft tribute for Aretha Franklin

New York State

AP source: It's not just audio, Manigault Newman has video

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Miss America: Leadership bullied, manipulated, silenced me

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Aretha Franklin's funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit

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Like a fish out of water: Barrels of bait spill on highway

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Baby boom at Arizona hospital with 16 pregnant nurses

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California deputy shoots into car to free trapped bear

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