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Franklin County deputy suspended over Flock camera misuse

A Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputy has been suspended after an investigation revealed that he misused the county's Flock camera system.

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1 dead in Valley View crash involving Amazon truck — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

1 dead in Valley View crash involving Amazon truck

FORECAST: Will trick or treat be spooky or sweet? — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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FORECAST: Will trick or treat be spooky or sweet?

LIST: Polling place changes for the Nov. 3 midterm elections in Cuyahoga County and across Northeast Ohio — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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LIST: Polling place changes for the Nov. 3 midterm elections in Cuyahoga County and across Northeast Ohio

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2 suspects arrested on suspicion of murder after sister of ‘SNL’ writer vanishes in L.A. — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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2 suspects arrested on suspicion of murder after sister of ‘SNL’ writer vanishes in L.A.

Nearly a year after she went missing, police have arrested two suspects on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of Christina Downer, the sister of “Saturday Night Live” writer Jimmy Fowlie.

HALLOWEEN FORECAST: Is it a trick or a treat? — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

HALLOWEEN FORECAST: Is it a trick or a treat?

For the rest of Friday evening, look for cloudy skies and temperatures on the seasonably cooler side, in the 50s and then falling into the 40s late.

Ohio governor candidates make last-minute pitches to voters — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Ohio governor candidates make last-minute pitches to voters

With the midterm elections just days away, Ohio’s gubernatorial candidates are making their closing arguments for who will best tackle the state’s affordability crisis.

Ghostly encounters? Rocky River pub has haunted history — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Ghostly encounters? Rocky River pub has haunted history

Gormley's Pub in Rocky River has reports of ghostly figures, unexplained noises and thermal images, along with a chilling history dating to 1865.

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There's no government in Barnhill, Ohio: Voters in Tuscarawas County now deciding whether to dissolve, join township — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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There's no government in Barnhill, Ohio: Voters in Tuscarawas County now deciding whether to dissolve, join township

I-Team: What we know about jobs tied to new Browns stadium project — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

I-Team: What we know about jobs tied to new Browns stadium project

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FALL fun! Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple orchards to check out in NE Ohio

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12 Northeast Ohio men arrested in sex sting

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Nearly 6M popular coffee makers recalled after dozens of people burned — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

Nearly 6M popular coffee makers recalled after dozens of people burned

Armed and dangerous suspect wanted in Lorain murder — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Armed and dangerous suspect wanted in Lorain murder

Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Cook Political Report shifts 12 more House races toward Democrats

Up to 75% of NFL players who died had signs of CTE, new study says — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Up to 75% of NFL players who died had signs of CTE, new study says

Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames 'incompetence' for her failed execution — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames 'incompetence' for her failed execution

Leo XIV becomes first pope ever to vote in US general election — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Leo XIV becomes first pope ever to vote in US general election

Ohio lottery winner splits prize with grandma — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Ohio lottery winner splits prize with grandma

WATCH: President, first lady greet trick-or-treaters at the White House — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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WATCH: President, first lady greet trick-or-treaters at the White House

When is trick-or-treat this year? Check our NE Ohio Halloween list — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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When is trick-or-treat this year? Check our NE Ohio Halloween list

Akron East's Terrel Karim tore his ACL in Week 2, but his coach says the injured senior was still the team's MVP — Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer

Akron East's Terrel Karim tore his ACL in Week 2, but his coach says the injured senior was still the team's MVP

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Watch: Adorable Akron Zoo animals have the most fun with pumpkins — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Watch: Adorable Akron Zoo animals have the most fun with pumpkins

Kids OK? A record number of people under 35 are living with their parents — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Kids OK? A record number of people under 35 are living with their parents

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Ex-Mickey Mouse actor tried to meet minor for sex, brought diapers, sheriff says

Ex-Mickey Mouse actor tried to meet minor for sex, brought diapers, sheriff says — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

Nearly 6M popular coffee makers recalled after dozens of people burned

Nearly 6M popular coffee makers recalled after dozens of people burned — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Could you survive 90 days without power? Expert sounds alarm

Could you survive 90 days without power? Expert sounds alarm — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Boo! NE Ohio haunted houses perfect for Halloween

Boo! NE Ohio haunted houses perfect for Halloween — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Trick-or-treating? How to check Ohio's sex offender registry

Trick-or-treating? How to check Ohio's sex offender registry — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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1 dead in Stark County crash after fleeing traffic stop

1 dead in Stark County crash after fleeing traffic stop — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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New details expected in deadly bicyclist hit-and-run

New details expected in deadly bicyclist hit-and-run — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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Local social media star 'Walt the donkey' known for his 'hee haw' comes to FOX 8

Local social media star 'Walt the donkey' known for his 'hee haw' comes to FOX 8 — FOX 8 WJW (Cleveland-Akron-Canton)

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