Deputies: 3 on the run after carjacking that left 78-year-old man dead

Investigators say the incident happened at 3:25 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Silver Star Road and North Powers Drive.

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Many veterans struggle to buy homes amid stigma, misunderstandings about VA loan program

Today’s hot housing market adds extra challenges to the already difficult feat of buying with a VA home loan.

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Traffic Inbox: Residents say Belle Isle cut-through is dangerous

Area residents say drivers are speeding on Judge Road and Daetwyler Drive to get to McCoy Road.

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Fewer COVID-19 absences count as ‘excused’ in Orange County schools

Starting Monday, voluntarily staying home to avoid exposure won’t be excused.

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Paola Miranda Rosa’s family continue to search for answers

“We’re using a tool that picks up DNA frequency that is able to confirm whether or not she’s here at the park,” Andrea said.

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Orange County public libraries reopen in-person classes, following a long pandemic hiatus

After a long pandemic hiatus, library members can now take in-person classes once more, on everything from sewing to video production.

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“We want to get them moving:” Group holds 5K to promote healthy living in West Orange County

The group Healthy West Orange says the 5K was free so that everyone could participate.

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Cold weather shelters open throughout Central Florida

Find the places shelter can be found by county.

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Orange County shelters prepare to protect more people because of cold

The Salvation Army is working to accommodate more people, and overflow homeless shelters are opening.

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Parents of special needs children celebrate school choice, but challenges remain

One Central Florida parent says a scholarship for students with disabilities enabled them to get her daughter the best education possible.

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