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George Zimmerman's defense asks for 6-week trial delay

George Zimmerman's attorney has officially asked for a six-week delay in his client's second-degree murder trial that is set to begin June 10.
Alisa Williams

Cops: Machete-wielding mom threatened to cut off children's heads

A woman is being held without bail after authorities said she broke into her ex-boyfriend's DeLand home and threatened to cut off the heads of their three small children.

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Apopka pawn shop robbers still on the loose

A pair of robbers are still on the loose after a pawn shop robbery in Orange County Thursday morning.
Carol King

Apopka man impersonating a cop could face felony charge

An Apopka man bonded out of jail Thursday night after he was caught impersonating a law enforcement officer.

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Melbourne attempted murder suspect

Police: Man used GPS device to track woman to Florida, tried to kill her

A North Carolina man is facing charges for attempted murder and stalking after gunfire erupted at a Melbourne shopping plaza Wednesday.
Black bear released

Largest captured Fla. black bear is relocated

The largest Florida black bear ever captured has been relocated. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman Joy Hill says the 620-pound bear was captured on Monday.

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Plastic ocean debris the target of new Calif. bill

It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage.

Older brother held in deaths of 2 younger siblings

A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.

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Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'

Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.

Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.

A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.

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Cliburn piano contest kicks off in Fort Worth

The 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition kicks off Friday in North Texas. Thirty contestants from 12 countries will start competing in the preliminary round of the competition that's held every four years in Fort Worth.

News briefs from around Tennessee at 1:59 a.m. EDT

Shelton, Underwood coming to aid of Oklahomans Blake Shelton has a date and location for his benefit and fellow Oklahoman Carrie Underwood is writing a large check to help benefit those affected by this week's storms in their home state.

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UCF Sells Naming Rights to UCF Arena

A longstanding relationship between the University of Central Florida and CFE Federal Credit Union is expanding.
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LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.