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Eduardo Rodriguez, 23, was shot and killed at a Gainesville lumber yard by a man he did not know, authorities said. Friends described Rodriguez as having a bright future, with plans to marry, start a family, and open his own business.

New video released this week shows the moments before a Seminole County police officer shot a man outside a Longwood gas station. Authorities say the man was armed.

Authorities have filed additional charges against a man dubbed the “scumbag of the week” by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly stealing jewelry from senior residents and selling it at pawn shops.

Central Florida lawmakers are reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be planning a new detention center in Orlando, located in East Orange County near Transport Drive. The potential site is in the Sunbridge Business Park, a large industrial area with a 400,000-square-foot warehouse currently zoned for industrial distribution.

One game stands between the reigning state champion Lake Mary High School girls soccer team and another deep postseason run. The Rams, who finished the regular season with just one loss, face Montverde Academy as they seek to capture a second consecutive state title.

Central Florida lawmakers are raising alarms over a potential new ICE detention center in Orlando after reports of hundreds of federal agents in the area. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Orlando, said ICE agents have been spotted near the University of Central Florida, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, and other surrounding areas. He is distributing cards advising residents of their rights if approached by immigration officers.

NASA is preparing to take a major step toward its next crewed mission to the moon as the Artemis II rocket is set to roll out to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center.

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills of Florida is pushing back against calls to resign as he seeks reelection, even as he faces a second investigation by the House Ethics Committee and renewed scrutiny over allegations tied to his conduct.

The sound of bagpipes is filling the air again as the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games return to Winter Springs this weekend.

Police in Ocala say a man was shot and killed while gardening in his front yard in what investigators describe as a random and senseless act of violence.

Residents in a Marion County neighborhood say they are living in fear after a pack of aggressive dogs has repeatedly roamed the area and attacked pets, raising concerns about public safety.