Central Florida man accused of pouring acid solution on pet python, charged...
A Central Florida man has been charged with felony animal cruelty following the death of a woman’s pet ball python.
View ArticleFHP chase stolen car suspect up and down I-4 through Central Florida
A Florida man was arrested after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a 30 mile chase in both directions of Interstate 4 before venturing onto side streets in Polk County.
View Article‘We’re putting people who are visiting Disney in danger.’ Firefighters say...
As Disney welcomes a busy holiday season, its firefighters say they are bracing to be stretched further.
View ArticleOrlando rapper 9lokkNine sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for gun...
Jacquavius Smith, who raps as 9lokkNine — pronounced “Glock Nine” — pleaded guilty in July to identity theft and weapons charges.
View ArticleOrlando home prices keep going up; higher interest rates might not stop it
The median home price in Orlando hit a record $330,000 as inventory continued to shrink, according to the latest report from Orlando Regional Realtor Assocation.
View ArticleCentral Florida authorities seek public’s help finding serial rape suspect...
Central Florida law enforcement asked for the public’s help to find Leslie Lagrotta, 61, who is linked to seven rape cases in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
View ArticleSingle-car crash kills 1 near downtown Orlando
A person was killed Thursday in a single-car crash near downtown Orlando.
View ArticleNaked Florida man leads police on chase in stolen truck: report
Florida man has doffed his clothing and led police on a chase in a stolen truck.
View ArticleRain chances enter Orlando’s weekend forecast ahead of next week’s cold front
Central Florida is in for some hotter temperatures until a cold front moves into the region next week.
View ArticlePost office to open select Orlando locations Sunday ahead of Christmas
The U.S. Postal Service announced select locations to open Sunday ahead of Christmas.
View ArticleOrlando man charged with triple homicide for fentanyl overdose deaths, cops say
An Orlando man is facing three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fentanyl-overdose death of three men in November.
View ArticleSome antibody treatments won’t work on the omicron variant, experts say
“We won’t be able to use these products much more into the future,” an infectious disease specialist said.
View ArticleGene Lee to retire as CEO of Darden Restaurants in May; Rick Cardenas to...
Gene Lee plans to retire as CEO of Olive Garden-owner Darden Restaurants in May.
View ArticleWhite House labels Orange County Florida ‘rapid riser,’ as state reports...
The Florida Department of Health reported its weekly COVID-19 report. White House labels Orange County as a COVID-19 rapid riser area.
View ArticleMother demands justice after Osceola deputies arrest 7 in fatal hookah bar...
Seven men were arrested in connection to an Oct. 9 shootout at the Red Star Restaurant & Hookah Bar in Kissimmee that killed 23-year-old Danilee Hernández.
View Article2 dead in Central Florida crash of small plane
Auburndale police officers and firefighters found a small fire burning on the surface of Lake Arietta about 600 feet offshore when they arrived shortly after noon Friday, officials told The Ledger of...
View ArticleMan fatally shot in Longwood parking lot, police say
Central Florida authorities are looking for a suspect after a man was shot and killed in a parking lot.
View ArticlePossible rainy weather with cooler temperatures for Monday
Monday will be a mild day in advance of a front coming toward the area.
View ArticleCar kills pedestrian crossing S.R. 520 in Brevard
A 53-year-old Cocoa man died when he was hit by a car while crossing State Road 520 on Sunday night.
View ArticleRunner missing after 100-mile Central Florida endurance race found safe
A 57-year-old man who went missing late Sunday after running a 100-mile endurance race in Brevard County has been found safe.
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