Orlando police investigate Mercy Drive shooting involving officer
Orlando police are investigating a Wednesday shooting involving at least one of their officers in the area of Mercy Drive and WD Judge Drive.
View ArticleMan in critical condition after shooting in Orange County neighborhood,...
A man was shot and critically injured Thursday morning at an Orange County intersection, according to deputies.
View ArticleThursday near record heat, showers this afternoon
Near record heat is possible Thursday in Orlando as summer-like temperatures continue to swelter around the area.
View ArticleCentral Florida man wields knife in road-rage incident, victim pulls gun,...
A Central Florida man who pulled a knife during a road-rage incident was arrested and was “lucky he was not shot” when the victim pulled a gun, said Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.
View ArticleFlorida woman arrested after crashing into multiple cars, throwing rubber...
A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon in South Florida after intentionally crashing into two patrol vehicles and a civilian vehicle, as well as throwing a rubber snake at a deputy,...
View ArticleFlorida now warns publishers against ‘critical race theory’ in social studies...
Florida is seeking social studies textbooks, again warning publishers about "critical race theory."
View ArticleFormer Central Florida figure skating coach pleads guilty to sexual battery...
A former Central Florida figure skating coach pleaded guilty for a second time for the sexual battery of a 12-year-old former student back in 2005.
View ArticleOsceola deputy to be charged in gas station fire sparked by Taser
A Osceola County deputy sheriff will face a misdemeanor charge in a fire at a Wawa gas station sparked by a Taser.
View ArticleOrlando police unveil real-time crime monitoring center
The Crime Center is outfitted with large monitors that display feeds from the public surveillance camera network, news stations and city maps.
View ArticleTropical moisture moves over Orlando Friday & Saturday bringing heavy rain
Although starting off with sunny skies, Orlando is getting heavy showers this afternoon and evening.
View ArticleFlorida man sentenced after pleading guilty to flying to Vietnam to have sex...
A Florida man was sentenced to life in prison Monday after pleading guilty of traveling to Vietnam to have sex with minors, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
View ArticleCentral Florida teacher arrested for sexual battery on teen, deputies say
A Central Florida teacher is accused of sexually battering a teen older than 12 but younger than 18 tears old.
View ArticleFlorida appeals court reinstates DeSantis’ congressional map
A new congressional map drawn by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff that could diminish the state’s Black representation in Washington was reinstated by an appeals court Friday, a week after a...
View ArticleFlorida records nearly 100,000 new COVID-19 cases in the last 2 weeks
Deaths and cases are up this week in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.
View ArticleArson suspected in fire at iconic Orlando ice cream shop
The fire that nearly destroyed Goff’s Drive-In in the Parramore appears to be the second attack on the iconic ice cream shop in a month.
View Article1 dead, 3 injured in Kissimmee shooting, Osceola deputies say
A man was killed Friday afternoon in an apparent drive-by shooting at the Key West Market in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleBody cam video shows moments before Osceola deputy sparked Wawa fire with Taser
Body camera video shows the moments leading up to a fire at a Wawa caused by Deputy David Crawford's use of a Taser.
View ArticleLawmakers target roof claims, lawsuits for property insurance reforms
Legislative leaders said late Friday they will focus on issues such as roof-damage claims and litigation for property insurance reform.
View ArticleShowers and thunderstorms expected Saturday across Central Florida
Early morning showers and afternoon thunderstorms are forecasted across Central Florida on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
View ArticleUCF scientists talk space, sci-fi in live MegaCon podcast
The marriage between science fiction and its fans, scientists and others alike, could be seen throughout this year's MegaCon at the Orange County Convention Center on Saturday.
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