Florida prison officer accused in inmate’s death had been transferred after...
A review of newly released records from the officer assault that killed Lake Correctional inmate Christopher Howell give new details in the brutal encounter that left Howell bloodied and unconscious,...
View ArticleCongress’ COVID-19 relief package falls short, advocates say, but staves off...
The $900 billion relief package Congress approved is a savior for renters who without it faced losing their homes, but it isn’t enough, housing advocates say.
View ArticleFlorida Sen. Rick Scott votes no on COVID-19 relief bill that passed 92-6
Florida U.S. Sen. Rick Scott was one of just six senators who voted against the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package approved by Congress just before midnight Monday.
View ArticleMan shot by Orange deputy after traffic stop over eye protection, report says
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Monday identified the deputy who shot and injured an 18-year-old who authorities say ran after being pulled over in a traffic stop Sunday evening, but it’s still...
View ArticleVolusia jail inmate dead in apparent suicide, Sheriff’s Office says
An inmate at the Volusia County Branch Jail died in an apparent suicide by hanging Monday, the Sheriff’s Office said.
View ArticleElderly volunteers in The Villages receive vaccinations during Gov. DeSantis...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference today to provide an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleWinter Garden man killed wife, fled to West Palm Beach before killing self,...
A Winter Garden man killed his estranged wife before fleeing to West Palm Beach and killing himself as law enforcement tried to apprehend him Monday, according to the Winter Garden Police Department.
View ArticleCentral Florida women’s prison failed to protect inmates from sexual abuse by...
Federal investigators found a Central Florida women’s prison failed to protect inmates from “systemic” sexual abuse by the facility’s staff and discouraged them from reporting allegations, the U.S....
View ArticleFlorida coronavirus: 10,434 new infections, 74 more residents dead
Florida added 10,434 coronavirus cases Tuesday to bring the cumulative total to 1,223,015. With 74 more fatalities, 20,754 Florida residents are now dead.
View ArticleDisney sets reopening date for Blizzard Beach
Disney's Blizzard Beach water park will reopen March4 , ending an almost yearlong shutdown to the coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleOrlando man charged with attempted homicide of police officer after fight...
A 27-year-old Orlando man is facing attempted murder charges after he hit two police officers in the head with a retractable belt stanchion outside a bar downtown, causing an officer to be sent to the...
View ArticleDeputies investigating stabbing on International Drive
Orange deputies are investigating a stabbing on International Drive that injured a man Tuesday evening, according to a spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleAssistant fire chief sues city, Orlando Fire Department alleging...
A female assistant fire chief at the Orlando Fire Department is suing the City of Orlando and former OFD Chief Roderick Williams, accusing Williams of sexual harassment and claiming she was passed over...
View ArticleCouple buys mansion in Seminole County with fraudulent $7.2 million PPP loan,...
It was a beautiful sprawling estate. A home complete with a movie theater and a British-style pub. The federal government says the Seminole County mansion was bought with money fraudulently obtained...
View ArticleMan jailed in Seminole dies of apparent suicide, sheriff’s office says
A man who’d been detained on a warrant for not returning a rented or leased vehicle died of an apparent suicide Tuesday in the Seminole County jail, according to Seminole County sheriff’s spokeswoman...
View ArticleFlorida reports 120 more resident deaths, more than 11k new cases
Florida’s resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 20,874 with the addition of 120 more reported fatalities on Wednesday while also adding 11,384 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total to...
View ArticleDeSantis says counties could start giving vaccines to 65 and older as early...
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Floridians 65 and older could be in line to get vaccines through the counties as early as Monday. Desantis said he’s creating an executive order to ensure the senior community is...
View ArticleFlorida charity helps connect incarcerated parents with their kids through...
Helping connect children with their incarcerated parents this holiday season, Florida Cares Charity has worked to provide 350 personalized gifts from their parent in prison, as well as a personal note...
View ArticleColdest night of the year coming for Christmas in Florida
A cold front that will bring a chance of severe weather moving over the Florida peninsula on Christmas Eve will bring the coldest temperatures of the year on Christmas, according to the National...
View ArticleFHP arrest Florida man for throwing golf clubs onto interstate
A Florida man was arrested after reports he had been throwing golf clubs at other drivers while driving on Interstate 75.
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