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21.01.2022 / 04:45

Mars Inc. announces M&Ms characters will be redesigned for more 'progressive' world

Orlando, Winter Park, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, variety of M&M candy display. The candy manufacturer Mars Incorporated announced Thursday that its iconic M&M’s characters will be reimagined and redesigned in order to promote a "more dynamic and progressive world.""At Mars we believe that in the world we want tomorrow, society is inclusive," the company said in a statement Thursday.

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Shooting reported at apartment complex near Winter Park

WINTER PARK, Fla. – A reported shooting is under investigation Thursday at an apartment complex in Orange County.

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Who got the COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County when it first rolled out?

ORLANDO, Fla. – A breakdown of vaccinations by ZIP code shows a disparity among those who received COVID-19 shots during the initial weeks of the vaccine roll out.

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34-year-old motorcyclist dies in Winter Garden crash

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with another vehicle Thursday morning, according to the Winter Garden Police Department.

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Woman shot by Winter Park police during well-being check found not guilty

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman was found not guilty Thursday night of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer following a jury trial more than four years after she was shot by a Winter Park police officer in her bed during a well-being check.

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Get a free ticket to WonderWorks when you sign up for an Orange County library card

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – To help celebrate National Library Week, Orange County is offering a free ticket to an amusement park for those who sign up for a new library card.

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Phil Anderson to be next mayor of Winter Park

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Phil Anderson will be the next mayor of Winter Park, according to city officials.

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Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets

test treats for the sweet salary of $30 per hour.Candy Funhouse is seeking full and part time "candyologists" to sample and review candy, according to a recent job posting. The candy company, located in Mississauga, Ontario, currently carries 3,000 products, and needs candidates with a strong sweet tooth to help select 10 new, original candies for its inaugural Candy Funhouse-branded line.Orlando, Winter Park, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, chocolate bar display, Milky Way and Snickers.

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It’s a -- New Year’s baby! Orlando-area hospitals welcome 2021’s first newborns

ORLANDO, Fla. – AdventHealth welcomed its first baby born in Central Florida in 2021.Little baby Cruz, a boy, was born at 12:14 a.m. in Orlando at AdventHealth Winter Park.Hospital officials said multiple babies were born during the first hour of the new year.Baby Marcus was born at 12:21 a.m.

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Here’s where to recycle your election signs in Orlando, Winter Park

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Once the votes are tallied and the races have been called, yard signs touting candidates will undoubtedly be plucked from the ground but they don’t need to be tossed in the trash.The city of Orlando and the city of Winter Park’s Sustainability Program are bother partnering with the League of Women Voters of Orange County’s Natural Resources Committee to offer residents an alternative way to dispose of their election signs so they can be recycled and not end up in a landfill.[TRENDING: Trump, Biden fight for Florida | Free food on Election Day | Latest track: Hurricane Eta could dump 35 inches of rain]Starting Wednesday through Nov.

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Police activity near tracks delays SunRail near Maitland, Winter Park

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two SunRail trains will be delayed by at least 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon due to police activity near the tracks.SunRail tweeted about the delay at 2:12 p.m., saying it would be 20 minutes then tweeted again at 2:28 p.m. that the delay would be 35 minutes.Trains P323 southbound and P320 northbound are the only two affected.

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Body cameras issued to Winter Park police officers and detectives

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Body cameras have been issued to Winter Park police officers and detectives, according to city officials.The cameras will be worn while investigators respond to calls for service, traffic stops, criminal investigations, and initiating contact with citizens, according to city officials.City officials said the devices will provide the police with an additional training tool to promote officer safety and efficiency.“This is one more example of how the Winter Park Police Department continues to work harder, smarter, and better to keep our community safe,” the city said in a statement.

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Where to get your children tested for coronavirus

ORLANDO, Fla. – As face-to-face students begin to start back to school across Central Florida, COVID-19 concerns are top of mind. But if you end up needing to get your child tested, not all testing sites accept children—especially those younger than five.

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9-year-old student tests positive for COVID-19 at Orange County private school

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 9-year-old boy in a class with eight other students at a local private Christian school has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Florida Department of Health in Orange County director Dr. Raul Pino.Pino said the case at Circle Christian School marks the first one at a school, although the infection is believed to have been community acquired.

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Fatal crash closes University Boulevard near Winter Park

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal crash has prompted the Florida Highway Patrol to close a major road in Orange County.

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Central Florida hospital restrict visitors during COVID-19 pandemic

Hospitals in Central Florida are strengthening their visitor policies as a way to stop the potential spread of COVID-19. But that is forcing some people to stay away from their loved ones who are recovering from injuries or operations, as well as impacting birth plans for expecting mothers.

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Oneblood holds drives at Orange County polling locations amid donation shortage

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Oneblood has partnered with the Orange County Supervisor of Elections’ offices to bring blood drives to polling locations, according to a news release.

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