Fugitive From Georgia Apprehended At Florida Resort After Multi-state Hunt
A woman wanted on ten felony and misdemeanor counts in Georgia was apprehended without incident by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Saturday evening at a vacation resort in Davenport, Florida. Julie Danielle Freeman, 44, of McDonough, Georgia, was detained at the Solterra Resort after PCSO deputies were...
Urgent Search for Missing 52-Year-Old with Cognitive Condition Last Seen at Orlando Bus Station
The search for a missing 52-year-old man, James Parker, has been gathering attention after he disappeared en route to Fort Pierce from Atlanta, Georgia. According to the Orlando News, Parker was last seen on Monday at the Greyhound Bus Station located at 555 N John Young Parkway in Orlando. He was reported to be...
Orange County pulls resources together to help SNAP recipients
Orange County is pulling resources together to help the 175,000 Orange County residents who would be impacted by the potential suspension of SNAP benefits in light of the federal government shutdown. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings held a Wednesday press conference to address the federal government shutdown, its...
2 bodies removed from scene after crash along John Young Parkway in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two bodies were taken from a crash site Friday morning in Orlando. The crash, which involved a pedestrian, forced the closure of John Young Parkway, but all lanes were reopened around noon. Orlando police have not released details about the crash, but News 6 community correspondent...
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell Calls for Revamp of Florida Juvenile Justice System
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell has once again taken to the podium to voice her concerns and call for reform within Florida's juvenile justice system. During a press conference, Worrell highlighted the dichotomy she faces when dealing with young offenders charged with serious crimes - a choice between...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — Two people were killed Friday morning in a crash that shut down part of John Young Parkway in Orlando, according to police. The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Orange Center Boulevard. Police said a driver struck a pedestrian, then continued off the road...
OP-ED: Orange County offers range of housing support programs
Orange County Homelessness Division launched numerous new initiatives this budget year. New initiatives include case management training, First Step Staffing, Homeless Diversion Center, Transitional Housing Program, Housing Connector, Valencia Accelerated Skills Training, and Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster...
Attorney Dan Newlin sends relief flights to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastation
ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida attorney Dan Newlin is sending two personal jets to Jamaica to deliver food and other relief items after the island was hit by Hurricane Melissa. Attorney Dan Newlin is sending two of his personal jets to Jamaica to deliver relief items. Both planes are carrying water,...
Lovetta Quinn-Henry makes history as Apopka’s first female police chief
APOPKA, Fla. – Lovetta Quinn-Henry was officially sworn in Thursday as Apopka’s new chief of police — the first woman to ever lead the department. A packed crowd filled the Apopka Community Center for the change-of-command ceremony. Quinn-Henry spent the past six months as Apopka’s deputy chief, and succeeds Michael...
Green Meadows Petting Farm settles at Landcaster Ranch
The owner of Green Meadows Petting Farm and Kissimmee's Parks and Recreation director spoke about bringing the farm to city-owned park Landcaster Ranch Park. The public park is 150 acres with plans to have multiple pavilions, canoe and kayaking access and a bike trail.
