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Katrina Scales is a news producer with WDBO-FM. After graduating from Florida Atlantic University in 2018, she moved back to Central Florida to be an afternoon reporter and evening anchor for WDBO. A native of Merritt Island, she enjoys covering space news and local government.

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Florida leads the nation in identity theft. Here's how to avoid being a victim this holiday seaso...

Florida leads the nation in identity theft. Here's how to avoid being a victim this holiday seaso...

How do you know if your data is being bought and sold on the dark web? The dark web is defined by the Federal…

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World's largest White Castle makes official entrance to the Florida market in Orlando - Katrina S...

World's largest White Castle makes official entrance to the Florida market in Orlando - Katrina S...

Unlike most White Castle locations, the Orlando castle will have two drive thru lanes, seating for 64 indoors…

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Orlando native Chloé Hogan chats with Katrina Scales about audition on 'The Voice' - Katrina Scal...

Orlando native Chloé Hogan chats with Katrina Scales about audition on 'The Voice' - Katrina Scal...

Here's a quick excerpt of our talk in Q&A form: Chloé, you say went from a small private school to Dr. Philli…

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NASA spacecraft will sample rocks from potentially hazardous asteroid - Katrina Scales

NASA spacecraft will sample rocks from potentially hazardous asteroid - Katrina Scales

In October, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will touch down on a massive asteroid to collect samples for a one-o…

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VIDEO: Debunking Coronavirus Myths - Katrina Scales

VIDEO: Debunking Coronavirus Myths - Katrina Scales

You thought a U.S. election was a perfect host for misinformation and sanctimonious grandstanding. Enter: the…

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Hurricane Dorian: Covering a storm headed for my hometown - Katrina Scales

Hurricane Dorian: Covering a storm headed for my hometown - Katrina Scales

On Sept. 1st, a hurricane watch went into effect in my hometown of Merritt Island. That's the day I grabbed m…

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'It can really transform lives:' Navigating the ethical landscape of artificial intelligence

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By Katrina Scales
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
ORLANDO, Fla. - Artificial intelligence, or AI, has no single definition since AI tools are capable of a wide range of tasks. In general, AI refers to computer systems that can perform complex tasks traditionally done by human reasoning. Whether that's helping diagnose diseases, identifying crime suspects, or perhaps for the everyday user - help writing a sentimental speech for a wedding this weekend you've been procrastinating (guilty).
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Spend a night 'Under the Stars:' Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers after-hours event

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By Katrina Scales, Crystal Moyer Verified
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. - Nighttime views of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex are typically reserved for late-night rocket launches. On Friday night, however, guests can explore attractions for an after-hours event called "Kennedy Under the Stars" for a galactic glow party.
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Starship set to launch back to space. Here's what's different this time

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By Katrina Scales
| WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
ORLANDO, Fla. - Say hello to Starship 2.0. SpaceX's reusable megarocket will be taller, packed with more propellant and equipped with its first-ever payload when it makes its seventh flight test from Boca Chica, Texas. Liftoff from "Starbase" is set for Thursday at 5 p.m. EST. The company unveiled a long list of upgrades to its powerful moon rocket this month, with the goal of adding "additional vehicle performance and the ability to fly longer missions," according to a post on its website.
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