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Storm damage closes Sanford branch of Seminole County Library
SANFORD, Fla. – Thursday night’s severe weather caused significant damage to the North Branch of the Seminole County Library in Sanford, forcing it to close as crews work to clean up. The library posted about the closure online Friday. Sources at the branch told News 6 that the...
PIN IT! Viewers share pictures, videos of strong storms in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Thursday evening, Central Florida saw strong storms throughout much of the region. Severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were issued in various parts of Central Florida, leading to flight delays at the Orlando International Airport. Some of these images show an apparent funnel cloud over Interstate...
Severe weather brings damage to Orlando area
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning early Thursday evening due to a funnel cloud hovering over Orange County. Straight-line winds caused significant damage across the Orlando metropolitan area, including in Casselberry, where parts of a 7-Eleven gas station were toppled.
Special Passport Application Event coming to UCF
Senator Marco Rubio’s office contacted constituents on Thursday informing them of an upcoming Special Passport Application Event taking place at the University of Central Florida. The event will take place Thursday, June 13th and Friday, June 14th from 8am-2pm. And while it is open to the public, appointments are limited. Follow the link here to set your appointment.
DeSantis’s suspension of state prosecutor upheld by Florida Supreme Court
By a 6-1 decision, the Florida Supreme Court upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell. DeSantis suspended Worrell, who worked in the 9th Judicial Circuit representing Orange and Osceola counties, on Aug. 9, 2023, for “neglecting her duty to faithfully prosecute crime in her jurisdiction.” DeSantis said Worrell had prevented attorneys […]
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