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Tragedy struck Orange County over the weekend as deputies began investigating the death of 19-year-old Ka’Vrone Westmoreland. According to WFTV, Westmoreland was fatally shot on Silver Star Road early yesterday morning. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, confirming details of the incident, stated that Westmoreland was found with a gunshot...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRC) — A large commercial plane with nearly 200 passengers was forced to perform an emergency landing in the middle of the flight. According to local outlets WEAR and WFTV, the Spirit Airlines flight, an Airbus A320 with 182 passengers, took off from Houston at around 6:30 a.m. bound for Orlando.

Two men are recovering following an altercation at a Disney World cast member housing at a Winter Park, Florida, apartment complex last week. According to WFTV, the shooting occurred at approximately 10:10 pm on May 7. Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed deputies arrived at the 11700 block of Rock Pigeon Loop at the Flamingo Crossing West Apartments, which is a Disney World cast member housing complex.

CLERMONT, Fla. – Once renowned for its sprawling orange groves, Clermont has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. While the citrus trees have largely vanished, something else is flourishing — the city’s population. As development accelerates, longtime residents are voicing concern about the rapid changes reshaping...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man arrested Friday in Orange County is accused of drug trafficking, among other charges connected to a case in which a Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot at him during an attempted traffic stop, according to the agency. Henry Johnson, 29, faces charges of aggravated...

A 31-year-old who was stopped for allegedly riding a bicycle on the sidewalk on McNeil Drive was found to have two active warrants, one of which was from Orlando, and was jailed as a result. A report from the Douglas Police Department states that on April 28 at around 10:30...

ST. CLOUD, Fla. - A 71-year-old substitute teacher in Oseola County has been arrested after allegedly throwing a student against a classroom wall at Neptune Elementary School in St. Cloud, Florida. What we know:. Casmore Shaw, 71, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a student at Neptune Elementary in St. Cloud.

A homeless woman in Leesburg was the second to be arrested for involvement in the sale of crack cocaine. The Leesburg Police Department arrested 43-year-old Tomyra Seaman last week for selling crack cocaine to 60-year-old Joseph Antonio Benincase in April. On the night of April 28, an officer was conducting...

WEKIVA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Florida community celebrated a woman who turned 106 this week. Elizabeth “Sis” Young turned 106, and the community came out for a drive-by celebration. “We are proud to have been part of the neighborhood celebration. Happy Birthday ‘Sis’ and many more,” the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on […]

An inmate who was awaiting transport to court for a scheduled hearing suffered a medical event and died in Central Florida. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after the inmate died. On April 30th at 5:25am, 71-year-old Robert Anderson, an inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail...

A man was recently sentenced for a carjacking in Central Florida. The case against 20-year-old Demitri Hunter Nichols concluded when Nichols pleaded to charges of Carjacking with a Firearm, Shooting at, Within, or Into an Occupied Vehicle, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude, and Resisting a Law Enforcement Officer without Violence last month.

A drug dealer was identified and arrested after a recent Central Florida overdose death. According to local law enforcement, an Ormond Beach woman died of a suspected fentanyl overdose, and less than eight hours later, her dealer was in Volusia County Sheriff’s Office custody. 32-year-old Trevin D. Smith was...

A uniformed Osceola County Code Enforcement Officer was arrested after deputies say she stole a $600 cell phone package from a property she was visiting in an official capacity. On May 7, 2025, deputies responded to a larceny report at 5080 Maple Tree Lane in Saint Cloud. The complainant reported The post Code Enforcement Officer Arrested After Surveillance Video Shows Package Theft in Saint Cloud first appeared on Jacksonville Legal Notice .

An alligator paid a surprise visit Saturday night in the Village of Lake Denham. The alligator amused the neighborhood by taking a stroll at about 8 p.m. down Sugar Creek Path. Leesburg police officers were on the scene to keep a watchful eye on the alligator, who would walk for...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Winter Garden woman says she created a petition, after she says she was almost hit by a child riding an e-bike. “It’s frightening. It’s really frightening,” said Linda Sibley as she described what it’s like to run on a trail with students riding on electric bikes.

There's something to be said about hunting for something in thrift stores - it's excellent to find bargains! Central Florida's thrift scene offers plenty beyond the usual big-name spots if you're searching for unique finds, budget-friendly fashion, or vintage treasures. Here are some lesser-known thrift stores in the Central Florida area that are worth exploring:

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re celebrating the Mother’s Day holiday here in Central Florida, you’re probably very quickly noticing how socked in we are with cloud cover, showers, and storms brewing on the horizon. But don’t let this take away from the festivities! In fact, I...

A Groveland man was arrested on a warrant in Oklahoma this week for pushing his 70-year-old mother at her office earlier this year. On Feb. 3, a deputy with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic battery at PAL Realty, located at 25327 U.S. Hwy. 27, Leesburg, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. Upon arrival, he met with the female victim who advised that her son, 50-year-old Matthew Mark Brooks, came to her work and caused a disturbance.

Another Central Florida student was recently arrested for bringing a weapon onto school grounds. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the 13-year-old student at Webb Middle School in Town ‘n’ Country near Tampa for bringing the weapon onto school grounds. According to law enforcement, on April 22nd,...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Perhaps nothing is more frustrating for drivers than mistimed lights during their commute, and a new study suggests that artificial intelligence could fix this. Frank Chaput, a driver, shared how often he finds himself stuck at lights that feel out of sync. “I live in east...