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Though emergency evacuation orders have been issued by both the state of North Dakota and the Army Corps of Engineers, the three camps along the Cannonball River, now covered in snow, show no sign of packing up.

Despite Evacuation Orders, Pipeline Protesters Hunker Down For Winter

Authorities have ordered the protesters of the Dakota Access Pipeline to clear out — but those who have gathered to support the Standing Rock Sioux tribe are preparing for a long stay.

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., embraces Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., during a media briefing about the 21st Century Cures Act on Capitol Hill on Nov. 30.

Winners And Losers With The 21st Century Cures Bill

Congress has approved sweeping legislation that would reshape how the Food and Drug Administration reviews new products and bolster National Institutes of Health funding. What's at stake?

ACC Championship Expected to Draw Thousands to Orlando

An estimated 50,000 college football fans will pour into Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on Saturday for one of the nation’s largest conference championships, the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Image: Tree from previous year, cityoforlando.net

Orlando Tree Lighting, SODO, Orlando Brewing And 90's Music

The annual downtown Orlando tree lighting ceremony is tonight to 9 with Mayor Dyer lighting the 72 foot tree, live stage show by Encore Cast Performing…

Gov. Scott To Propose Pay Hike for State Law Enforcement Officers

State law enforcement officers would start earning a higher salary next July under a proposal from Gov. Rick Scott. At a press conference Thursday in Orlando, Scott announced intentions to recommend a 5% raise for agencies such as the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Solar panels. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE

Top Solar Provider Moves Into Florida's Residential Market

The nation's top solar provider is moving into Florida's residential market.

Some criminal justice reform groups believe the key to reducing the number of juvenile arrests in Orange County could be to replace handcuffs with civil citations. Photo: Renata Sago.

Orange County Attempts to Lower Juvenile Arrests Through Civil Citations

After recent data from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice revealed Orange County continues to lead the state in juvenile arrests, local law enforcement agencies are planning to replace handcuffs with civil citations for minors with nonviolent offenses.

Don McGahn, general counsel for the Trump transition team and now chosen to serve as White House counsel, walks through the lobby at Trump Tower on Nov. 15 in New York City.

For Trump's White House Lawyer, Policing Conflicts Will Be 'Massive Undertaking'

President-elect Trump selected Don McGahn, an elections lawyer, to be his White House counsel. The job involves anticipating and preventing scandals.

Women Could Pay More Than Men For Health Care Under Trump

The Affordable Care Act requires that insurers cover maternity services, birth control and screening such as mammograms. Trump administration plans to repeal Obamacare could end that.

NASA Asks "What To Do With Poo?"

NASA is asking the public for help solving a problem of long-duration space flight: What to do with poo?

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