The recalled products were manufactured over the past eight months and sold nationwide under 68 different product names. ⬇️🔗 READ MORE 1.5 million pounds of meat and pork products sold nationwide recalled; over 60 products affected
Federal agents searched the home of Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar early Monday morning as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. ⬇️🔗 Read more: Feds search Ilhan Omar's home amid criminal investigation
Key FactsFederal officers search Ilhan Omar’s home
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
  • Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant early on October 12.

  • Authorities disclosed no investigative details; Omar is seeking reelection just weeks before the midterm elections.

  • Omar called the search political intimidation; Trump said he was not involved in it.

  • A source familiar with the investigation said Justice Department leaders signed off and a federal judge approved the search after deliberations.
  • For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.
    — Ilhan Omar, on X after the search of her home (October 12, 2026)
Opposition to hyer-scale datacenters is an issue that unites Democrats and Republicans, with a majority of voters from both partities expressing dislike ... Show more

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The killing of six-year-old Orlando Jaikarran has sparked grief, outrage and calls for justice across Guyana. As investigators pursue the case ... Show more
'SPACE JELLYFISH' | NASA's SpaceX rocket launch to the International Space Station early Tuesday morning illuminated the skies over Florida in ... Show more

Photos: 'Space jellyfish' effect stuns Florida sky after SpaceX CRS-35 launch to Space Station
Orlando police announced Wednesday that an arrest had been made in the disappearance of Michelle Parker. Dale Smith Jr., Parker's ex-fiance ... Show more
Shoppers in several states are being urged to check their refrigerators after Family Farmstead Dairy recalled a batch of raw cheddar cheese that may be ... Show more

Cheddar cheese recalled across several states over dangerous E. coli
Steven Hamilton, a 71-year-old man, was killed by an alligator while he was fishing in Winter Garden, Florida. After the incident ... Show more
A 71-year-old fisherman was attempting to take a photo of himself and a fish when a large alligator came out of the water, bit his leg ... Show more

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Early voting began Monday in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties. Read the full article: More Than 1 Million Votes Cast in Florida Midterms as early ... Show more

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Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District said is driven ... Show more

OCPS enrollment down by 8,000 students. Where did they go?
A border collie is safe after falling into a 10-foot-deep sinkhole Friday morning in Chiefland. ⬇️🔗 Read more: Dog reunited with owner after being rescued from Florida sinkhole
If the Tampa Bay Rays can’t even sell out the American League Championship Series then, yes, they should move to Orlando Read the full article: Bianchi: Yawn! ... Show more

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OpinionGuest Commentary: Amendment 3 brings more data centers, less housing: As Orange County's tax collector writes, if Amendment 3 passes, local governments are ...
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Guest Commentary: Amendment 3 brings more data centers, less housing
SeaWorld Orlando has temporarily closed its Mako roller coaster following the death of a man who fell from a similar coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia ... Show more

SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closes Mako after Six Flags Georgia coaster death
One more. Orlando Magic players weigh in some possible new haircut options for new head coach Sean Sweeney. #ginger #nba #coachsweeney #orlandomagic
If you’ve noticed a lot more glaring headlights on the highway in recent years, you’re not alone. ⬇️🔗 Read more: Those glaring headlights on the highway could be illegal soon, regulators say
Orange County can expect to see a lot of turmoil in the coming months. There will be a new mayor, and the commission is set to expand from six districts to ... Show more

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Discounter Breeze Airways says it is adding flights from Fort Lauderdale and Orlando to multiple northern destinations. Read the full article: Breeze Airways ... Show more

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America’s farmers are getting billions in financial assistance to help offset diesel costs during the fall harvest season ... Show more

Trump says USDA to launch $8 billion harvest fuel relief program to help farmers offset diesel costs
The president emerita of the League of Women Voters of Orange County writes in opposition of Amendment 3, which would shift property taxes away from local rule ... Show more

Guest Commentary: Amendment 3 signals a tax shift, not a tax cut – Orlando Sentinel
The ad has aired on some Orlando TV stations, the lawsuit says. Read the full article: GOP sues to ban ads tying Uthmeier to Hope Florida scandal ... Show more

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The Orlando Sentinel endorses Susanne Peña for Orange County School Board, District 3. Read the full article: Endorsement: Susanne Peña is the champion ... Show more

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Orlando’s Come Out With Pride returns for its 22nd year this weekend, drawing more than 200,000 attendees to Lake Eola for a day of community celebration ... Show more

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The 46-page arrest affidavit, now closed to public view, lays out what led police to arrest Dale Smith Jr. on a murder charge nearly 15 years after the Orlando ... Show more

Michelle Parker's alleged killer pleads not guilty
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel. ⬇️🔗 READ MORE Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages ... Show more

Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Newly released recordings show approximately a half-hour elapsed between the initial 911 call for help following the failed execution of Christa Pike and the ... Show more

911 recordings show delays in emergency response to failed execution of Christa Pike
Students at Orlando’s Sally Ride Elementary School had their questions answered from space by NASA astronauts Luke Delaney and Jessica Watkins ... Show more

Orlando’s Sally Ride Elementary kids chat with astronauts, including one raised in Central Florida
MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public ... Show more
A Leon County grand jury found misappropriation of funds, but did not pursue criminal charges. Now Worrell is taking her turn. “As in any case ... Show more

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Michelle Parker vanished 15 years ago, leaving behind a grieving family and a community desperate for answers. Now, police in Orlando say thorough work from ... Show more

Michelle Parker cold case: Former Orlando police chief reflects on investigation; AG talks new tech
Gold Naked Statue of Donald Trump Displayed at European Parliament: The 2.5 meter golden statue has been titled "The Orange Plague," and depicts Donald Trump ...
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Gold Naked Statue of Donald Trump Displayed at European Parliament
Key FactsGilded Trump satire unveiled at European Parliament in Strasbourg
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
  • The sculpture shows Trump naked on a much smaller man’s shoulders, holding a golf club, globe-shaped ball, and scales.

  • The base labels Trump king of injustice, while a satirical pledge depicts him refusing to leave the man’s back.

  • Galschiøt described the work as a satirical outcry against the volatility of America’s climate and foreign policies.

  • It should remain in Strasbourg through Thursday; a November showing at COP31 in Turkey with 3D replicas for delegates is planned.
  • "Trump represents one of the greatest threats to the rule-based world order, democratic values, and our common effort to solving the climate crisis," he said in a statement.— Jens Galschiøt, Danish sculptor, in a statement about The Orange Plague installation and its message
A man who slashed a 13-year-old boy's neck with a box cutter near the Daytona Beach Boardwalk in February has been sentenced to 45 years in prison ... Show more

Daytona Beach man sentenced to 45 years for slashing 13-year-old boy’s neck with box cutter
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has installed the first of four new Gate Link trams connecting Terminals A and B to Gates 100-129. ⬇️🔗 Read more: Orlando airport launches new Gate Link tram, wants public's ideas for old cars
Man who appeared on 'The People's Court' with ex-fiancee charged with murder: Michelle Parker has been missing since 2011.
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The Orange County Animal Services is looking to clear out its shelters by offering discounted adoption fees for cats and dogs under its care ... Show more

You can adopt a cat or dog for $5 at Orange County Animal Services. Here's how.
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A man accused of stabbing another man four times during a confrontation in downtown Orlando will remain jailed without bond after a judge heard competing ... Show more

Man accused of stabbing victim 4 times in downtown Orlando held without bond
Some events and festivals have been canceled, postponed, or rescheduled in Central Florida as more rain is expected over the weekend ... Show more
Oklahoma State 42-28 UCF (Oct 10, 2026) Final Score - ESPN: Game summary of the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. UCF Knights NCAAF game, final score 42-28 ...
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Orange County has had five cases of dengue fever since the beginning of September. Read the full article: Two new cases of dengue fever found in Orange County ... Show more

Two new cases of dengue fever found in Orange County near Apopka
UofL coach Jeff Brohm has called plays for 14 years. But he gave it up to focus on the defense for something he loves more than play-calling: winning ... Show more

How Louisville football's Jeff Brohm prioritized winning over play-calling
An Orlando woman said she was surprised to find dozens of frogs covering the outside of her home following several days of rain. ⬇️🔗 READ MORE Dozens of suspected invasive Cuban treefrogs appear outside Orlando homes after days of rain
Bianchi: Shaq left, Dwight left, but Vooch came home! That matters to Magic fans: Nikola Vucevic left Orlando to help the Magic build a champion ...
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after she survived a failed attempt to execute her, according to her attorneys. ⬇️🔗 Read more: Christa Pike conscious and speaking after surviving failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
Key FactsAttorneys: Christa Pike Speaking After Failed Execution
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
  • During the failed execution attempt in Nashville on Sept. 30, Pike received two lethal doses of pentobarbital.

  • Her attorneys report severe arm injuries; Pike remains handcuffed to her bed while her prognosis remains unclear.

  • Pike’s attorneys continue asking Governor Bill Lee to commute her death sentence to life without parole.

  • After the incident, Governor Bill Lee temporarily halted scheduled executions; Ed Stanton was appointed to conduct an independent review.
Thanks to vouchers, Orange’s private school enrollment soars: Enrollment in Orange County’s private schools has soared over the past four years ...
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Thanks to vouchers, Orange’s private school enrollment soars
"If you're in the pathway, make sure that you've finished your preparations" | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives an update on state preps as ... Show more
Video shows a guest jumping into the water on a ride at Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Christa Pike's case is unprecedented: she’s believed to be the only person to ever survive two shots of lethal injection during an execution ... Show more

Christa Pike now 'up and walking,' lawyer says: What's next?
Endorsement: Sousa-Lazaballet a worthy heir in House District 42: Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, who heads the Apopka nonprofit Hope CommUnity Center ...
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Endorsement: Sousa-Lazaballet a worthy heir in House District 42
Do Democrats have a chance in November in GOP-dominated Florida?: Do Democrats have a chance of winning in November in GOP-dominated Florida? Experts say ...
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Do Democrats have a chance in November in GOP-dominated Florida?
Endorsement: RaShon Young a good fit for Florida House 40: Young clearly has his priorities straight. And voters in District 40 seem to know that.
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Endorsement: RaShon Young a good fit for Florida House 40
Half of the proceeds would go for a massive expansion of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. An advisory board had rejected the University of ... Show more

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A man accused of sexually assaulting and threatening a woman in Orlando has a lengthy criminal history and was previously classified by the court as a violent ... Show more

Orlando sexual assault suspect has lengthy criminal history, court records show
A mother is accusing Universal Orlando Resort of negligence after her son suffered permanent injuries while riding the popular Stardust Racers roller coaster ... Show more

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The order temporarily eases red-dyed diesel restrictions to help lower costs for businesses and consumers. ⬇️🔗 Read more: Trump signs executive order temporarily easing red-dyed diesel limits
Millions of AT&T customers are now eligible for payments to settle a class-action lawsuit filed over two major data breaches. ⬇️🔗 Read more: AT&T data breach settlement gets final approval: How much will customers get?
Exclusive: Prosecutors push to put ex-Palm Beach clerk back in jail for alleged child abuse
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Exclusive: Prosecutors push to put ex-Palm Beach clerk back in jail for ...
Top snowbird destinations: New report reveals 2 states claiming 88 of top 100 cities ⬇️🔗Top snowbird destinations: New report reveals 2 states claiming 88 of top 100 cities
Where Louisville football stands after falling to NC State on road: Louisville football is off to its worst start under head coach Jeff Brohm after losing to NC ...
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Where Louisville football stands after falling to NC State on road
Abacha freed Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa, Diri says: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri says late military ruler Sani Abacha freed the Ijaw from oppression ...
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Abacha freed Ijaw from oppression by creating Bayelsa, Diri says
Christina Pike survived Tennessee's effort to execute her by means of lethal injection late on Wednesday, according to officials. ⬇️🔗 Read more: Christa Pike survives execution attempt in Tennessee as governor halts executions this year
A Florida teenager has been released from the hospital, days after he was shot in the leg following a football game between Jones High School and Ocoee High ... Show more

Teen shot after Jones-Ocoee football game released from hospital, police say
Motorcyclist killed in Orange County hit-and-run crash, troopers say 🔗⬇️Motorcyclist killed in Orange County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled over overheating, explosion risk ⬇️🔗Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled over overheating, explosion risk
A woman trapped inside a burning vehicle was rescued by two Good Samaritans and an Orange County sheriff's deputy after a fiery crash on Apopka Vineland ... Show more

Good Samaritans, Orange County deputy rescue woman trapped in burning car
Orange County sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help as they investigate the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old woman ... Show more

Florida teen, 19, killed in Orange County shooting; 2 unknown people wanted, deputies say
The plan calls for creating routes serviced by transit arriving every 15 minutes Read the full article: STAR plan for more buses and trains on Orange roads ... Show more

STAR plan for more buses and trains on Orange roads takes first step
A dog spotted in the middle of the road in a Kansas neighborhood, leads police back home to its owner who was in need of help. ⬇️🔗
A 19-year-old man was arrested after Orange County deputies said he fired multiple shots from a pickup truck into an occupied home Monday night ... Show more

Teen fired shots into Apopka home from pickup truck, deputies say
Brightline promised to connect Tampa to Orlando with its high-speed rail service. Now, some of its parent companies are filing for bankruptcy ... Show more