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When it comes to mass shootings, to hell with patience | Editorial

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When it comes to mass shootings, to hell with patience | Editorial

Mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton show yet again that the public should have no more patience with politicians who refuse to deal with gun violence. We should have run out of patience long before 20 were shot to death in El Paso on Saturday and then nine more early Sunday morning in Dayton.

The Ohio gunman who killed 9 people was stopped in 30 seconds, police say

He was armed with a .223-caliber rifle with magazines capable of holding at least 100 rounds of ammunition.

A woman who died protecting her baby is among the victims of this weekend's mass shootings. Here are their stories.

Jordan Anchondo, a mother of three, died while shielding her 2-month-old son during a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, her sister said.

Third person bitten by shark within 24 hours at New Smyrna Beach, officials say

A man from Nashville was bitten on his right foot by a shark Sunday afternoon. Two surfers were bitten Saturday afternoon, according to Volusia Beach Safety officials.

'Smothered, covered and recover' - be like the Waffle House Jump Team, when prepping for a hurricane

When Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida panhandle, businesses shut down, but one of the first back on its feet was Waffle House thanks to its Hurricane Jump Team.

Lake County Commission Chairwoman Leslie Campione responsible for racial divide | Commentary

There is only one way Commission Chairwoman Leslie Campione can make things even a little right with the people who oppose the Confederate statue coming to Lake County.

On-street parking will be meterless in Creative Village, but it's still going to cost you

As more and more vehicles will begin pouring into Creative Village later this month, those looking for parking may not be looking for designated spots but zones. But just because there's no meter doesn't you don't have to pay.Orlando is launching a test of meterless parking in Creative Village, and say if successful, the one-year pilot could later expand to the rest of downtown.

Alejandro Bedoya scores goal, tells Congress to 'end gun violence'

Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya scored a goal against D.C. United Sunday night, ran to the sideline to celebrate and then grabbed an on-field microphone and said, "Hey Congress, do something now. End gun violence. Let's go."

Orlando City adapts to neutralize FC Dallas attack during Lions' win

Orlando City picked up a much-needed three points on Saturday night during a 2-0 win over FC Dallas, reinvigorating the team's push for its first playoff berth. Here are four things we learned from Saturday night's game.

Norman's Orlando's 16-year Ritz-Carlton run ends Aug. 31 – but there's a 2.0 on the horizon

As the chapter on Norman's Orlando comes to a close on Aug. 31, chef Norman Van Aken says his new restaurant venture will be "approachably modern".

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