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Emmys trifecta: Matthew Rhys sets two Emmy records with second statuette of the night — WESH 2 Orlando

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Emmys trifecta: Matthew Rhys sets two Emmy records with second statuette of the night

Matthew Rhys made Emmys history by claiming his second statuette of the evening.

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County Road 44 drivers face lane shifts and width limits starting Tuesday — WFTV Orlando Local

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County Road 44 drivers face lane shifts and width limits starting Tuesday

Drivers traveling along County Road 44 should expect changes beginning Tuesday as repairs continue on the Haynes Creek Bridge.Lake County said traffic will shift to the recently repaired portion of the bridge while crews work on the remaining section.The open travel lane will be limited to 12 feet...

Pennsylvania man allegedly obtains rifle, ammunition in support of ISIS terror plot — WESH 2 Orlando

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Pennsylvania man allegedly obtains rifle, ammunition in support of ISIS terror plot

A 20-year-old Western Pennsylvania man is facing a federal charge after allegedly obtaining a firearm and ammunition that investigators say he knew — or had reason to believe — would be used in support of a terrorist attack on behalf of ISIS.

Jean Smart completes her 'Hacks' Sweep with 5th straight Emmy win — WESH 2 Orlando

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Jean Smart completes her 'Hacks' Sweep with 5th straight Emmy win

Jean Smart has just made Emmys history.

Robert Kraft responds after Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour over support of Palestine — WESH 2 Orlando

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Robert Kraft responds after Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran tour over support of Palestine

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement Monday after rapper Macklemore claimed that Kraft was the reason he was dropped from singer Ed Sheeran's "The Loop" tour.

Emmy Awards 2026: Winners, losers and big moments — WESH 2 Orlando

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Emmy Awards 2026: Winners, losers and big moments

The 2026 Emmy Awards are Monday night. See which shows and stars lead the pack.

US government watchdog tallies Iran war's hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more — WESH 2 Orlando

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US government watchdog tallies Iran war's hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more

A U.S. government watchdog has released its first report on the impact of the Iran war

Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after monthslong recovery — WESH 2 Orlando

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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after monthslong recovery

Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill Monday after a monthslong absence.

Wildwood city employee fired and arrested for alleged $23K theft — WESH 2 Local Orlando

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Wildwood city employee fired and arrested for alleged $23K theft

A Wildwood parks and recreation manager has been fired and charged with larceny after discrepancies in city facility rental records revealed $23,000 in missing funds.

Wildwood employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the city — ClickOrlando Local

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Wildwood employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the city

A City of Wildwood employee was arrested after an investigation found financial discrepancies worth around $23,000.Wildwood police arrested Gabriella Ascione on Monday. She was the parks and recreation events manager.The city says a report last month showed discrepancies in cash transactions in the...

Central Florida man crashes on highway while applying deodorant, FHP says — ClickOrlando Local

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Central Florida man crashes on highway while applying deodorant, FHP says

A Central Florida man crashed on the highway while putting on deodorant, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.In a release on Monday, troopers said the incident happened in the westbound lanes of State Road 570, near the 14 milepost.At the time, a 22-year-old Auburndale man was “traversing a...

Sen. McConnell plans to cast his first Senate vote in months— here are some votes he's missed — WESH 2 Orlando

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Sen. McConnell plans to cast his first Senate vote in months— here are some votes he's missed

Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell is returning to Capitol Hill after three months away. Here's a look at the votes he missed while he was away.

Ground depression shuts down eastbound lanes of Welch Road in Apopka — WESH 2 Orlando

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Ground depression shuts down eastbound lanes of Welch Road in Apopka

A 12-inch water main break has closed the eastbound lanes of Welch Road east of Rock Springs Road in Apopka.

After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years — WESH 2 Orlando

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After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years

Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born this week, using a 22-year-old embryo and racing against a government deadline.

Front backs In creating dangerous rips this week. 9.14.2026 — WESH 2 Orlando

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Front backs In creating dangerous rips this week. 9.14.2026

Front backs In creating dangerous rips this week. 9.14.2026

Lake Helen issues boil-water notice after E. coli detected in well — WESH 2 Orlando

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Lake Helen issues boil-water notice after E. coli detected in well

The city of Lake Helen issued a boil-water notice for all residents on Saturday after it says its water system detected E. coli in one of its wells.

Orlando honors boxer Omari Jones with his own day ahead of first hometown headliner — WESH 2 Orlando

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Orlando honors boxer Omari Jones with his own day ahead of first hometown headliner

Omari Jones, an Olympic bronze medalist and professional boxer from Orlando, is inspiring the next generation through mentorship, his foundation, and a day dedicated to his achievements.

Scattered storms to start the week in Central Florida — WESH 2 Orlando

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Scattered storms to start the week in Central Florida

Track them with meteorologist Victoria Wisniewski