‘I don’t want him to be forgotten:’ Wife of fallen OPD Officer Kevin Valencia...
Although it’s difficult, Meghan Valencia said she continues speaking about her husband because not doing so would be a “disservice.”
View ArticleAccused killers of Nicole Montalvo to face jury in circuit’s first...
Jury selection starts Monday in the trial for the father and son accused of killing and dismembering St. Cloud woman Nicole Montalvo, with plans to call more than 100 prospective jurors to the Osceola...
View ArticleSecurity guard taken off life support days after being punched by...
Security guard taken off life support days after being punched by 14-year-old, Volusia sheriff says
View ArticleSunday to Sunday: Florida reports 37,821 new COVID-19 cases, 496 resident deaths
For the past four consecutive weeks, new cases have risen statewide. During that time, resident deaths continued to decline, except this week they appear to be going back up.
View ArticleHurricane Facts: What was the strongest offseason hurricane to hit Florida?
Hurricane season is less than two months away. But hurricanes can and have struck outside of the June 1 start date. In 1863, Florida was hit by the strongest hurricane observed outside of the Atlantic...
View ArticleFlorida man dead after multivehicle crash on Volusia County highway
A Florida man is dead after a Sunday night crash on a Volusia County highway involving three vehicles.
View ArticleOrlando motorcyclist dies in crash on Osceola highway
A 41-year-old Orlando man died Easter Sunday evening after he was ejected from his motorcycle on an Osceola County road.
View Article20 residents displaced after fire in Orlando apartment complex: report
About 20 residents were displaced by a Monday morning fire that broke out at an Orlando apartment complex.
View ArticleMurder 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.
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