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Officials have released 911 calls from last month's kinkajou attack at an apartment in which a Florida man was injured.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the exotic kinkajou, which is native to Central and South…

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The left lane on Interstate 4 westbound near Ivanhoe Boulevard remains closed Friday morning for a bridge repair following a construction mistake for the I-4 Ultimate Project. Interstate 4 westbound lane closed for repair…

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ORLANDO, Fla. — People living in Pine Hills have huge concerns with a synthetic drug called “molly", saying it and other drugs are leading to continued crime in the community.  Overall crime is down in Pine Hills Residents say club drug…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Billionaire industrialist David H. Koch, who with his older brother, Charles, transformed American politics by pouring their riches into conservative causes, has died at age 79. Charles Koch announced the death on…

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Closing arguments started after Michael Drejka watched his defense attorneys interview their final witnesses Friday in the controversial case. Drejka himself, however, said he would not take the stand. Drejka…

WASHINGTON — The US independent workforce is expected to rise rapidly in the next five years, which is why some are calling for new state and federal regulations to catch up with the dramatic shift in the labor market. Report: 41 million…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Showers and storms will grow in coverage again this afternoon, but activity will be hit or miss. The storms that do develop may contain downpours. Otherwise, expect partial sun with highs in the low 90s. Most storms will…

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Friday morning, a judge denied accused cop killer Markeith Loyd's request to combine two of his murder trials. Judge also rules that Markeith Loyd is competent to stand trial MORE MARKEITH LOYD COVERAGE: Loyd is facing…

OCALA, Fla. — A 3-year-old boy who was found on Jacksonville Road was struck by a hit-and-run driver early Friday morning and fled, leaving the Florida Highway Patrol asking the public's help in locating the driver. Jase Nichols, 3, is…

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A youth soccer coach facing multiple charges of lewd and lascivious molestation has had a battery charge added after another parent came forward with a report, Osceola County deputies say. Osceola youth soccer coach…

What to KnowThe victim, Tyrone Feltcher, was rushed to the hospital and later died.A Plantation man found himself behind bars after allegedly walking to a man this week and stabbing him to death before causally walking away from the…

What to KnowIt’s Friday, August 23rd – and NBC 6 has the top stories you need to know for the day.It’s Friday, August 23rd – and NBC 6 has the top stories you need to know for the day.No. 1 - Keep your umbrella handy for the weekend…

What to KnowOfficials did not release any details on the possible suspect detained or if anyone was injured.Officers in Miami Beach have taken a person into custody after reports of shots being fired near an intersection in the city.SWAT…

What to KnowCook has been placed on administrative leave while awaiting the outcome of an investigation from the Polk County School District. A high school math teacher and former Marine Corps member was Baker Acted after he allegedly…

A South Florida doctor is being accused of extorting her 86-year-old patient after police say she got the man to sign over co-ownership of his home without his knowledge.Lazaro Riesgo said Odalys Pilar Frontela was his primary care…

The highly anticipated television series "El Secreto de Selena," based on the events leading up to the murder of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, premiered Wednesday in Miami, where a group of Latin celebrities and journalists came…

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