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While Yahoo News reports breaking global stories, Orlando Ledger News focuses on local Central Florida updates, including community safety and regional events.

A young aspiring nurse in Orlando was killed by a drunk driver going the wrong way on a highway minutes after texting her family she was coming home.

World Turtle Day on May 23 raises awareness for turtles and tortoises, highlighting recent conservation victories against the global extinction crisis.

Christopher Brooks, 18, was killed Thursday night in Florida after failing to slow for stopped traffic and hitting a dump truck while en route to graduation practice.

FIFA and U.S. officials confirm DR Congo can attend the World Cup in Houston despite Ebola travel bans, with team preparations proceeding in Europe and Texas.

A Brevard County teen killed on a Carnival cruise ship last November was honored at her high school graduation, bringing the Central Florida community together.

Troopers investigate a fatal Orlando crash between a bike and SUV, citing speed and distraction as potential factors while the community mourns.

El Niño's rapid heating alters hurricane forecasts for Central Florida. While storms may be fewer, residents in Orlando and nearby areas must stay prepared for severe weather.

Authorities are investigating vandalism at Old Memphis Cemetery in Palmetto, where 17 graves were damaged with red spray paint bearing the names of Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.

Survey shows 99% of visual artists dislike AI. 80% feel competition, citing income loss and career insecurity as major threats to their professional future.

A 3-year-old boy from Fort Pierce has died after a wrong-way crash on Florida's Turnpike in Indian River County. The collision also killed the 26-year-old driver.

The Max Road Fire is contained while the 172nd Avenue Fire advances. The dry season increases wildfire risk across South Florida.