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Volusia Sheriff says two teens face charges in beating of handicapped man

Two men have been charged in what Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood described as a beatdown of a physically handicapped man at a bonfire party last weekend.The two suspects are shown on video taken at the scene released by the Sheriff's Office beating and kicking the victim with their fists early in...

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Potential for flooding rainfall Sunday and Monday

Heavy rainfall likely Sunday and Monday

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Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship

When the final buzzer sounded, the violet-clad sellout crowd at Chase Center went into a frenzy as players sprinted onto the floor to hug and celebrate as confetti fell from the rafters.

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Rain chances ramp up for Sunday Funday

Deeper moisture returns to Central Florida courtesy of the remnants of what was once Hurricane Vance all the way in the Pacific. This moisture, combined with a developing mid-level low, will help to increase rain chances across the area.SundayRain chances will favor the second half of Sunday and...

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Florida man creates massive Halloween display

Joshua Kreppel has created what he describes as the biggest haunted house he has ever built in his front yard, offering a free and spooky experience for the community.

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A suspect remains barricaded after firing shots in NW 3rd Terrace

The Ocala Police Department is on the scene of a shooting in the 2900 block of NW 3rd Terrace on Sunday night.According to Ocala PD, a suspect fired shots from inside the residence.There are no reports of any injuries, and police say there is no threat to the public.Police have the suspect...

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Suspect barricaded in Ocala home after shooting, police say

Ocala police responded Saturday night to a home where a shooting was reported and a suspect was barricaded at last check, according to an agency spokesperson.

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8-year-old girl attacked by wolf in a German zoo

A zookeeper intervened before two other girls, also in the Arctic wolf enclosure, were attacked.

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12-year-old dies, 3 children among 4 injured after Volusia County crash, FHP says

A 12-year-old boy died and four other people — three of them children — are seriously injured after a crash Saturday afternoon in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Two teens arrested for aggravated battery after assault video surfaces

Two teenagers were arrested by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for aggravated battery after a video showed the two suspects assaulting another teen.19-year-old Sebastian Bowers and 18-year-old Cody Stripling were arrested on Oct. 31, according to VSO.The battery took place last weekend during a...

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No. 4 Indiana holds off Minnesota in overtime thriller

The defending national champions avoided their second loss in Big Ten Conference play

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Light showers possible during Halloween trick-or-treating tonight

After a warm Halloween with a few showers, we are tracking Weather On the Way for Sunday and Monday.A few light showers will be possible for trick-or-treating, with the best chance south of Orlando. Overnight lows will be in the low 70s.Much higher rain chances arrive for Sunday. The threat for...

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Expecting heavy rainfall with a flood risk Sunday and Monday

Wet weather pattern begins Sunday

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