Sheriff: Driver crashes into occupied church and sets it on fire
The suspect then led deputies on a car chase.
View ArticleOrlando activists debate demands for change in how police operate
In Central Florida, where activist coalitions have been a ubiquitous presence during street marches and government meetings, a consensus on the movement’s demands has yet to match its passion.
View ArticleFlorida breaks state, U.S. record with 15,300 coronavirus cases reported in...
Florida reported 15,300 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, shattering U.S. and state daily case records. The state also broke its record for most tests administered in a day with 99,003 new tests reported.
View ArticlePrisoner’s mom, Florida lawmaker target law that lets accomplices be charged...
Lisa Antonini’s introduction to the felony murder rule came when her son was arrested for a killing he did not personally carry out. Now, she's pushing to reform the law, which allows accomplices to be...
View ArticleAmong advocates’ fears for Florida’s incarcerated youth during pandemic:...
The results of a nationwide anonymous survey show Florida facilities had some of the highest, and lowest, rates of reported sexual victimization. Experts said this is an improvement from previous...
View ArticleFatal crash shuts down Colonial Drive
A fatal traffic crash Monday morning has roads closed near the Mills 50 District of Orlando.
View ArticleAfter 11 minutes, Orange County closes CARES Act portal for COVID-19...
After 11 minutes, Orange County’s online portal for a one-time $1,000 grant to assist residents affected by COVID-19 closed after receiving thousands of submissions.
View ArticleOverturned semi shuts down I-4 in Volusia County
Interstate 4 westbound lanes in Volusia County were shut down Monday morning after a semi-truck overturned near Deltona.
View ArticleHong Kong Disneyland shutting down again this week
Hong Kong Disneyland’s second shutdown comes amid Walt Disney World’s phased reopening of its theme parks.
View ArticleState strips Orlando strip club of its alcohol license; Knight’s Pub...
The state has suspended the alcohol license of Orlando adult entertainment business Le Palace Otown for not following coronavirus rules, but also reversed an earlier suspension of the alcohol license...
View ArticleFlorida adds 12,624 coronavirus cases, its second-biggest daily increase
Florida reported 12,624 new coronavirus cases Monday — the second-highest increase after Sunday’s record — for a total of 282,435 and 35 new fatalities to bring the death toll to 4,277.
View ArticlePair arrested in weekend shooting in west Orlando
Two people are facing attempted murder charges, accused of shooting a person several times on Saturday in west Orlando, police said.
View Article64-year-old man shot in leg near Orlando Police station HQ
A 64-year-old man was shot in the leg Tuesday morning on the same block as the Orlando Police station headquarters.
View ArticleKids already back in school in one Central Florida county: report
As many debate whether or not students and teachers should return to the classroom in August, about 1,000 students began attending summer school throughout 50 different schools in Marion County.
View ArticleBrevard County pub’s alcohol license suspended over coronavirus violations:...
Another Central Florida pub had its alcohol license taken away as a result of violating coronavirus safety guidelines.
View ArticleFlorida coronavirus reported deaths jump record 132 to pass 4,400
Florida’s death toll from coronavirus saw the biggest spike in reported deaths to date with the state Department of Health adding another 132 fatalities to bring the death toll to 4,409.
View ArticleLake County inmate with pneumonia dies; unclear if death COVID-19 related,...
A 39-year-old inmate of the Lake County jail died at a hospital Monday after falling ill with pneumonia, though it’s unclear whether his death was COVID-19 related, a spokesman for the Lake County...
View Article17-year-old killed in Orlando hit-and-run
Police are looking for the driver of the small, white four door car who left the crash.
View ArticleThunderstorms boom back into Central Florida skies
After a few days of quiet skies in Central Florida, thunder clouds are forecast to boom back into the area throughout the week.
View ArticleState Attorney Aramis Ayala releases list of Central Florida cops with...
More than three dozen current and former Central Florida law enforcement employees are included in State Attorney Aramis Ayala’s Brady List, which alerts prosecutors to “proceed with caution” when...
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