Murder trial begins for estranged husband, father-in-law in St. Cloud killing...
The trial for the father and son accused of killing and dismembering St. Cloud woman Nicole Montalvo starts today with jury selection at the Osceola County Courthouse.
View ArticleRide builder sues Universal Orlando, saying it’s owed $5 million for work on...
The lawsuit alleges Universal wanted to make changes late in the building process, which eventually led to a breakdown between Universal and DyMoRides, the manufacturer ultimately replaced with another...
View ArticleCorrections officer accused of taking bribe to smuggle drugs into Florida...
An officer at the federal prison in Sumter County was recently indicted in an alleged bribery scheme, accused of smuggling drugs into the prison at the request of someone incarcerated there.
View ArticleFlorida reports 36 coronavirus resident deaths, 3,480 new cases
Florida’s resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 33,710 with the addition of 36 more reported fatalities on Monday while also adding 3,480 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total to...
View ArticleSouthwest pilot exposed himself during flight to Orlando, federal prosecutors...
A Southwest pilot was recently charged with a federal crime for exposing himself in public while flying a plane from Philadelphia to Orlando, according to court documents.
View Article3 arrested for street racing in Orange County over weekend, FHP says
Three people were arrested over Easter weekend for street racing in Orange County, including a driver who hit a pedestrian and broke their leg, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleShelter working to place dogs rescued in Daytona Beach dogfighting ring bust
The Halifax Humane Society is at capacity as it works to place 42 pit bulls, including 18 puppies, that were rescued from two Daytona Beach homes in a February dogfighting ring bust into qualified...
View ArticleFamily kicked off Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando after 2-year-old...
A family was asked to leave a Spirit Airlines flight before takeoff from Orlando International Airport to Atlantic City, N.J., after their 2-year-old child didn’t have a mask on while eating, according...
View ArticleApopka police arrest driver in fatal hit and run
Pablo Hernandez-Santa Cruz is facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash and tampering with evidence from the March 24 crash. A man, who hasn’t been identified, was walking in the 300 block of Main...
View ArticlePolice investigating after teen injured in Orlando shooting
Orlando police are investigating a shooting near Lake Lucerne Monday night that left a 17-year-old with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to the Orlando Police Department.
View ArticleShooters fire 50 rounds at 2 vehicles, Orlando homes
Police are investigating after a shootout late Monday night in an Orlando neighborhood.
View Article2 women attacked at I-Drive attraction; 7 wanted for questioning: report
Two women were attacked and robbed while waiting in line at an attraction known as the Orlando StarFlyer last month. Now, deputies are searching for seven suspects for questioning.
View ArticleCrash with injuries on Colonial Drive, traffic slowed down
A multi vehicle crash with injuries is slowing traffic Tuesday morning on Colonial Drive in west Orlando and near Ocoee.
View ArticleCOVID vaccine appointments available: Orange County opens portal for...
Orange County unexpectedly opened appointments for its COVID-19 vaccination site at the convention center Tuesday morning. All Florida residents 16 and up are eligible for the shot, although 16- and...
View ArticleUniversal’s Islands of Adventure: VelociCoaster opens June 10
Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park on June 10,
View ArticleFlorida reports 70 coronavirus resident deaths, 5,556 new cases
Florida’s resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 33,780 with the addition of 70 more reported fatalities on Tuesday while also adding 5,556 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total to...
View ArticleDeSantis threatens CBS with ‘consequences’ over ‘pay-for-play’ vaccine story...
Gov. Ron DeSantis threatened CBS with unspecified “consequences” over Sunday’s “60 Minutes” story about coronavirus vaccine favoritism, saying he was “going to bite back and hold [CBS] accountable.”
View ArticleOsceola sheriff calls for funding to expand traffic unit after child killed...
Osceola County Sheriff Marco López told reporters Tuesday that he needs more county funds to expand the agency’s traffic enforcement unit in the wake of a child being killed in a crash caused by...
View Article1 injured in road rage shooting in east Orlando, police say
Orlando police are looking for a man who shot another driver in an apparent road rage incident near the Englewood Park neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, according to the Orlando Police Department.
View ArticleDeSantis’ Big Tech crackdown bill is ready for vote in full House
Despite concerns about its constitutionality, a bill to punish Big Tech companies that “deplatform” candidates remove or censor users’ speech without reason is ready for a vote in the House after...
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