Crash on westbound I-4 in Lake Mary sends one to hospital, troopers say
Traffic cameras show a pick-up truck on its side in the median and the front end of another vehicle smashed. Several emergency vehicles are on scene.
View ArticleFlorida reports 162 coronavirus resident deaths, 9,816 new cases
Florida’s resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 24,436 with the addition of 162 more reported fatalities on Tuesday while also adding 9,816 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the total to...
View ArticlePolk deputy arrested for threats related to U.S. Capitol violence, sheriff says
A Polk County deputy sheriff was arrested Tuesday on a charge of making written threats related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
View ArticleCentral Florida coronavirus cases county-by-county
A county-by-county look at positive coronavirus cases including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Polk and Sumter counties.
View ArticleCentral Florida officials ‘constantly monitoring’ ahead of inauguration, but...
No major concerns for unrest or violence in Central Florida surrounding Wednesday's inauguration, but law enforcement agencies remain ready if something does occur, and continue to monitor for anything...
View ArticleCaretaker repeatedly threw 5-year-old into pool until she drowned, police say
Police arrested Shantaua Williams on murder and child abuse charges Wednesday following an investigation into 5-year-old Justice Washington's death. Bruises, scrapes, cuts and bite marks on the girl’s...
View ArticleCustodian at DeLand elementary school arrested after fondling girl, 13,...
A member of the custodial staff at a DeLand elementary school was arrested Sunday after witnesses said he molested a 13-year-old girl, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleShaky video shows Orange deputy shooting man during foot chase
Within seconds of jumping out of an Orange County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, Deputy Bruce Stolk un-holstered his gun and shot at Edenilson Urbina in a darkened alley as the 18-year-old fled between...
View Article2 seniors killed after rebar pierces windshield in I-75 crash: report
Two people were killed and another injured Tuesday night in a crash on Interstate 75 in Marion County.
View Article2 seniors killed after rebar pierces windshield in I-75 crash: report
A crash on Interstate 75 killed two people and injured another Tuesday night in Marion County.
View ArticleDisney: Hall of Presidents closed for refurbishment; Biden figure to be added
Hall of Presidents is closed for refurbishment at Magic Kingdom theme park, Disney World says
View ArticleLittle girl with a big heart creates care packages for the homeless: report
A 7-year-old Florida girl with a big heart is leading a crusade in her community with her care packages made to help homeless people.
View ArticleDisney’s top 2 executives were paid $35 million in 2020 amid COVID-19 layoffs
Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Executive Chairman Bob Iger were paid $14 million and $21 million in total compensation last year, according to a company report.
View ArticleOrange courthouse briefly closed after abandoned bag found
The Orange County courthouse in downtown Orlando was shortly closed Wednesday morning after an abandoned bag was found outside the building, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, but the...
View ArticleLake Toho High School back to normal after ‘red lockdown’
In a tweet around 11 a.m., the Osceola Schools said the school was on lockdown as a precaution because of a threat of violence.
View ArticleDisney World isn’t selling new annual passes, and expert warns they might not...
Six months into Disney World's re-opening, Disney said new passes will eventually go on sale at a later date but declined to provide a more detailed timeline.
View ArticleFlorida coronavirus: Nearly 12K new infections, 142 more resident deaths
Florida added 11,914 coronavirus cases Wednesday to bring the cumulative total to 1,601,011. With 142 more fatalities, 24,578 Florida residents are now dead.
View ArticleOrange sheriff deputy taken to hospital after crash, troopers say
The deputy, 35, was driving her cruiser west on Colonial Drive with her lights and sirens activated when collided with an eastbound vehicle after she turned left onto Econlockhatchee Trail, said FHP...
View ArticleOrlando charter school principal arrested, accused of failing to report abuse
A principal of Orlando Science Charter School was arrested Tuesday, records show, accused of failing to report child abuse.
View ArticleOrmond Beach fire captain arrested for soliciting minor online, FDLE says
Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested a captain with the Ormond Beach Fire Department Wednesday after he was found soliciting photos from, and talking explicitly with, an agent posing...
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