WFTV Channel 9
Suspected Florida State shooter 'kidnapped' as kid amid nasty custody dispute
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- Suspected Florida State shooter 'kidnapped' as kid amid nasty custody dispute
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- 9:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Flowers have been laid around the campus of Florida State University as the community grieves the loss of two people tragically killed and six others injured in a shooting that happened on Thursday afternoon.
Meanwhile, details about the accused shooter -- Phoenix Ikner -- and his family's past are surfacing.
Read the latest: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/florida-state-university-community-mourns-shooting-victims-vigil-planned-tonight/Y7QHX5VVWBGNVND3N3KQQ4RHAU/
Information reported in this 5 p.m. Friday newscast may change later on as the story develops.
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- After 23 years, accused murderer walks free after judge set conviction aside
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A man convicted of bludgeoning an elderly man to death is free on bond after serving 23 years in prison, and will wait to see if prosecutors re-try his case based on updated DNA evidence.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/judge-sets-aside-verdict-sentence-2006-murder-conviction/2ILKMPG7X5F23FJHBDLBMK2P7M/
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- 'Beloved' victim of Florida State University shooting honored by colleagues, friends
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- 7:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Friends and colleagues of Robert Morales are remembering the man they 'cherished.' Morales was one of two killed during Thursday's FSU shooting.
GoFundMe for Morales: https://www.gofundme.com/f/robert-morales-fsu-shooting-victim
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/florida-state-shooting-who-are-victims-alleged-gunman/W3PMWGSN2VEHJGQPOO7OHS54DU/
Information reported in our 4 p.m. Friday newscast may change as new details are uncovered.
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- Tears, silence as Florida State University students return to campus after shooting
- Runtime
- 9:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two people were expected to be discharged from the hospital on Friday, three others were upgraded to good condition. The final victim is in fair condition, a hospital spokesperson said.
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/florida-state-shooting-who-are-victims-alleged-gunman/W3PMWGSN2VEHJGQPOO7OHS54DU/
Information reported in our noon newscast may be subject to change as the story develops.
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- Vigil planned Friday for victims of Florida State University shooting
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- 3:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A vigil is planned for Friday after a mass shooting took the lives of two people at Florida State University and left six others injured.
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/trending/florida-state-shooting-who-are-victims-alleged-gunman/W3PMWGSN2VEHJGQPOO7OHS54DU/
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- Florida State University shooting: suspect changed name, vigils held
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- 12:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- FSU students held vigils for the victims of Thursday's shooting. Meanwhile, Neighbors said they were shocked when they learned the suspect was Phoenix Ikner, who previously went by a different name.
Read the latest: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/neighbors-shocked-knowing-nearby-neighbor-is-alleged-fsu-shooter/A2K7CI3JEVGNHEPQQYS6YWXNJY/
Details reported in our 10 p.m. newscast may change as this story develops further.
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- Florida State University shooting latest: suspect is son of sheriff's deputy
- Runtime
- 12:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two people were killed and six people were injured by a shooter at the Florida State University (FSU) Student Union building in Tallahassee, FL Thursday, law enforcement said. The information contained in our extended coverage from our 6 p.m. newscast may be subject to change as the story develops.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/suspect-fsu-shooting-custody-remains-hospital-with-non-life-threatening-injuries/XDXFJ426C5EQRKC2MZAAUYMQFQ/
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- Two dead, six injured in Florida State University shooting
- Runtime
- 12:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two people were killed and six people were injured by a shooter at the Florida State University (FSU) Student Union building in Tallahassee, FL Thursday, law enforcement said. The information contained in our extended coverage from our 5 p.m. newscast may be subject to change as the story develops.
Read the latest updates: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/suspect-fsu-shooting-custody-remains-hospital-with-non-life-threatening-injuries/XDXFJ426C5EQRKC2MZAAUYMQFQ/
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- Firefighters Relentlessly Fight Wildfires Sweeping Central Florida
- Runtime
- 4:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Wildfires continue to pop up in places all across central Florida. With no rain in sight, it seems that firefighters will have to continue to fight them as they pop up.
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- Judge says Florida failed to protect manatees
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Pointing to ongoing threats to manatees, a U.S. district judge Friday said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act in its regulation of wastewater discharges into the Indian River Lagoon.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlando-judge-backs-more-protections-florida-manatees/AZHUFKM4HJGVNF2WBDOLL4EHUA/
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- Trump Administration Ordered to Bring Back Deported Immigrant
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this engaging video, we explore a recent court ruling that instructs the Trump administration to facilitate the return of an individual accused of being affiliated with the notorious MS-13 gang, who had previously been deported.
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- Deadly Car Crash End With Car Driving into Lake
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A devastating car crash in Osceola County claims A life as a vehicle veers off the road and plunges into a lake. This harrowing footage captures the tragic scene, underscoring the dangers of reckless driving and its heartbreaking consequences.
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- Family Left Reeling After City Removes Memorial Bench Suddenly
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We dive into the heart-wrenching story of a family blindsided by their city's sudden decision to remove a memorial bench dedicated to their murdered son. What was meant to be a lasting tribute became a source of pain and confusion.
Join us as we explore the family’s reaction, the city’s reasoning, and the community’s response to this controversial move.
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- Governor DeSantis announces MAJOR projects to help traffic on I-4
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ron DeSantis announced major projects to help ease the major traffic spots along I-4. This includes sports near Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld.
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- Woman shot 8 times by ex-boyfriend survives with message: 'Always trust your gut.'
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The woman shot repeatedly by a man who then took his 3-year-old daughter hostage has a powerful warning for other potential victims of domestic violence. Story from November 2024.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/deputies-release-name-suspect-shot-killed-following-standoff-orange-county/6WZJV22KXZC5JM57TL35SVFPRA/
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- President Trump changes course on tariffs to help tech companies
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump has exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from his recent tariff plans, offering relief to tech giants like Apple and consumers worried about skyrocketing prices.
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- Don't have a Real ID? Here's how to get one
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- It’s a matter of weeks until airports across the country start enforcing Real ID requirements. Here's how to get one.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/you-could-soon-be-denied-entry-us-airports-without-real-id/QXXGTCNOFBA47L7SH7HTIFO2JA/
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- Illegal immigrant smashes police truck during crash, chief says
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A woman is facing charges after a crash in Belle Isle that hurt a police officer.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/bell-isle-officer-hurt-crash-caused-by-unlicensed-driver-country-illegally-chief-says/QQWELCYPSRFUDHWEFAG6KRJJKU/
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- Elaborate 'FBI' crypto scam steals Florida man's retirement money
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A Seminole County man says scammers posed as FBI agents for months before taking his retirement money.
More scam stories: https://www.wftv.com/news/action9/
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- Victim’s mother speaks after U.S. Marshals arrest man who was mistakenly released from jail
- Runtime
- 5:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The family of Delila Grayson is relieved after learning that convicted murderer, Kathan Guzman, is back in custody after trekking to Florida when he was supposed to be in jail.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/victims-mother-speaks-after-us-marshals-arrest-man-who-was-mistakenly-released-jail/FHBBFSNDBNHNNDIY2DZ2ALWV3U/
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- ‘Disgusting’: Couple says they were tricked into renting rat-infested home
- Runtime
- 3:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Bill Ellison cringes when he thinks about how he’s living. Much of his food is now stored in plastic coolers so rats can’t get to it.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/disgusting-couple-feels-deceived-by-home-rental-listing/TQ7CI2RLUBEAFJ3IHX5SN23QTA/
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- Oakland Police Officer Accused of lying on his application
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 9 Investigates has new details about the Oakland police sergeant hired a day after he agreed to resign from Mount Dora's police department amid an investigation.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/ch-9-obtains-records-raising-questions-about-whether-local-officer-lied-during-hiring-process/XNVVJBE62VBBZM6D2XDWXPZFKU/
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- Convicted murderer accidentally released from jail
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A manhunt is taking place for a convicted murderer who was accidentally released from a Georgia jail. Meanwhile, deputies are patrolling the neighborhood Florida family of the victim to make sure they remain safe.
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- UCF police department signs immigration agreement with ICE
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 9 Investigates has confirmed the University of Central Florida Police Department is among the police agencies on Florida university campuses partnering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/9investigates/ucf-campus-police-department-partners-with-ice/4PMDYGON7NH6RPE5B6ALBKFINQ/
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- Helicopter crashes into New York City's Hudson River; sources say 6 dead
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A helicopter crashed into the Hudson river Thursday, believed to be carrying tourists.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/six-people-have-died/JZQSXL7M45FVXDUPV6SVR22BKQ/
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- Teacher loses job for using student's 'preferred' name
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Brevard Public Schools is not renewing the contract of a teacher who school administrators say did not use a student’s legal name.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/brevard-county-teachers-contract-not-renewed-over-use-students-name/72AITVVYCFGONDS6L5FXUJEZKA/
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- Florida’s 'Queen of Versailles' loses sister within days of husband’s death
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jackie Siegel's family is a staple of Florida for its business and philanthropic efforts. But tragedy has struck the family twice in a matter of days, and they are now planning two funerals in one week.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/floridas-jackie-siegel-loses-sister-within-days-husbands-death/JOKW3B5BR5D4LLHN2VTQH4VZAA/
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- EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Florida jail turned into immigrant housing for deportations
- Runtime
- 4:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 9 Investigates was invited to tour a Florida jail that has been turned into housing for undocumented immigrants awaiting deportation.
More immigration coverage: https://www.wftv.com/news/9-investigates-joining-ice-ride-along-take-down-gang-member/7f25bce8-d583-4e2f-a7f3-44805ed2d76b/
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- Police officer accused of theft allowed to walk away with benefits, records show
- Runtime
- 4:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 9 Investigates has learned a Mount Dora Police lieutenant was allowed to resign after the police chief signed off on an investigation that determined he was stealing time. Until Channel 9 uncovered the accusations, he was working and was recently promoted at nearby Oakland Police Department.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/central-florida-police-officer-suspended-hours-after-9-investigates-questions-why-he-was-hired/SFGQJUELZFCRZI2NGL3M3ABT4U/
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- Judge blocks Florida immigration law, DeSantis responds
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Pointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
Read more: https://www.google.com/search?q=florida+immigration+wftv&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1097US1097&oq=florida+immigration+wftv&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQABgNGIAEMgoIAhAAGAgYDRgeMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBRAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBhAAGIAEGKIEMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIEMgcICBAAGO8F0gEIMjY5MWowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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- 30 peacocks die in Florida town, poisoning suspected
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An Orange County community wants answers after finding 30 peacocks in their neighborhood dead in the last month.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county-community-seeks-answers-after-loss-30-peacocks/RAZ57RNS5RFW5JQVAKS4V7U2VE/
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- Brand new mega cruise ship coming to Port Canaveral
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Port Canaveral will soon be home to one of the newest and biggest cruise ships in Carnival's fleet.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/carnival-cruise-line-announces-port-canaveral-home-all-new-cruise-ship/DRABYZH4ZNEJLF3XFXCCL633WY/
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- Helicopter crashes onto baseball field in Rockledge community
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A helicopter crashed in a Rockledge community baseball field.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/brevard-county/helicopter-crashed-baseball-field-rockledge/YAWFSF7CZ5FY5HHP4QNAFQ3YW4/
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- SNEAK PEEK at Universal's NEW Epic Universe park!
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- WFTV took a special sneak peek preview tour of Universal's new Epic Universe theme park before the park's grand opening in May.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/live-blog-get-your-first-look-epic-universe/QOOY3373HBFLVHKKNPNTELXBWM/
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- Thousands across central Florida take part in nationwide 'Hands Off' protests
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- On Saturday, anger and frustration built against Elon Musk and the Trump administration as a wave of protests swept across the country and made its way to central Florida.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/thousands-across-central-florida-take-part-nationwide-hands-off-protest/ZE54TY3UQJC2BDJQPTNUI65BBA/
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- Woman arrested for running abusive 'boot camp' swears she didn't kill 9-year-old girl
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sitting upright in the office chair in the corner of the interrogation room, Tyshael Martin faced the two Lake County detectives and insisted, again and again, she was not responsible for killing a nine-year-old several months prior.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/woman-accused-torturing-child-death-i-didnt-kill-her/OP4MWERTORG47IUOGAOYXOZQYE/
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- Domestic violence suspect allegedly leaves jail, murders ex-wife, flees in high-speed chase
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Samuel Vaia is accused of killing Ashley Vaia, then leading deputies on a high-speed chase through two counties before turning his gun on himself.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/ex-husband-arrested-week-prior-deltona-murder-suicide/4FP25T4PFZDCDAKRAXPAGGM66A/
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- Karate instructor 'confessed love,' had sex with 17-year-old student, deputies say
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A Karate instructor was arrested after having sex with a student over an 18-month relationship.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/former-karate-studio-co-owner-accused-sexual-activity-with-student/JUMA2A5W3BH6VHUN5PVZQ2J6DU/
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- Florida seniors targeted by 'surge' of sophisticated scams
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A sophisticated new scam has law enforcement sounding the alarm.
Read more scam stories: https://www.wftv.com/news/action9/
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- 'We don't trust Home Depot': Homeowner claims he spent $70K on botched window job
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jesus Aquino paid more than $70,000 for new windows in a deal with The Home Depot, but he’s been fighting with the company for more than two years after he claims some of the windows arrived damaged and don’t work.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/we-dont-trust-home-depot-homeowner-claims-he-spent-70k-botched-window-job/77KZIU5QEBHUJC7H3MBOAWU44U/
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- Florida businesses preparing for effects of Trump tariffs
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From the furniture you buy to the food you eat, new tariffs on products not made or grown in the United States could trickle down to stores across central Florida.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/central-florida-business-react-sweeping-new-tariffs-set-take-effect-saturday/W5DH3CPZFVDQVJURNJCIC7YKOQ/
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- Prosecutors seek death for couple accused of 'torturing' boy to death
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The State has upgraded the charges against a couple accused of “torturing” the woman’s young son until he died. With the new charges, the state is now pursuing the death penalty.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/charges-upgraded-death-penalty-sought-deadly-tavares-child-abuse-case/B4EYOLG77BFGPO3H7KMGUHJNJM/
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- 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook and Forecast
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A look into the busy 2025 Atlantic hurricane season we have ahead and the forecast for what we can expect to see. The hurricane season is looking to be busy in 2025.
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- Renovation nightmare: Homeowner gets $12K bill for unfinished work
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Arthur Mueller of Clermont just wanted a bathroom renovation in his home that’s more than 20 years old.
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/youre-hook-homeowner-charged-12k-unfinished-bathroom-renovation/TCIRRYMZNRG5HNXSUQQ6EYLCYE/
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- Brawl breaks out at Florida high school; students facing punishment
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Orange County public school officials said parents were notified “that there were several students involved in a disruption on campus.”
Read more: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/students-facing-disciplinary-action-after-major-fight-breaks-out-orange-county-high-school/RXHAL4AMSNCJTNXGHNHQCICXFY/
- Title
- Trump announces new tariffs
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump announced new tariffs that will affect economies worldwide. They also are already having an impact in central Florida.
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- Republicans win Florida special elections, widening House majority
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- With Republican wins in the Florida special elections, the majority in the United States House of Representatives grows larger.
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- P.F. Chang's employee accused of dragging man inside, beating him up
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The suspect is accused of forcing a man into the restaurant where he works and beating him up.
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- Volusia County gets dog-friendly beach
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Volusia County now has a permanent dog-friendly beach.
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- Elections heating up in Florida
- Runtime
- 3:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- All eyes are on Florida as two key congressional races on Tuesday could determine how slim the Republican majority is in the U.S. House of Representatives.
