Florida’s Gospel of Fear
Florida arrested a man for chalk. Orlando. The Pulse nightclub memorial. The crosswalk once painted in rainbow, now scrubbed white by order of the state. Florida Highway Patrol cars idle at the corner, troopers literally guarding asphalt like holy ground.
Convicted rapist arrested after trying to meet 14-year-old boy in Boynton Beach: Police
An Orlando man accused of trying to meet a 14-year-old boy in Boynton Beach was arrested on Saturday, police said. Phillip J. Smith, 49, is facing several charges, including solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual conduct. According to Boynton Beach Police, on Tuesday, Smith made contact with an...
Winter Haven Fugitive Wanted For Fleeing Police And Crashing Arrested In Auburndale
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year-old Winter Haven woman, wanted for violating her probation, was arrested Saturday evening in Auburndale. Taylor Ann Huggins had an active Polk County warrant for her arrest after accumulating nine probation violations since April. Deputies Santiago and Piche of the Polk County Sheriff’s...
First person arrested at Pulse crosswalk released after judge finds no ‘probable cause’ for...
He was charged with interference with a traffic control device, according to court records
This Enormous Secondhand Shop In Florida Offers Countless Treasures You Can Browse For Hours
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Thrift Store in Winter Park operates on a simple but revolutionary principle: why pay full price when you can have twice the fun for half the cost?. This sprawling secondhand sanctuary transforms the mundane task of shopping into an expedition worthy of...
Florida DOGE subpoenas Orange County employees over audit
The state Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office has subpoenaed Orange County employees “who may have knowledge of efforts to obstruct the state’s ongoing local government DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency] audits” that were initiated early this month, according to an Aug. 27 statement from the state.
Woman from Uzbekistan allegedy puts 13 stolen grocery items in bag at Walmart
A woman from Uzbekistan was given a notice to appear for allegedly putting 13 grocery items in her bag without paying for them at Walmart. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, for a shoplifting incident involving 27-year-old Anna Larechenko around 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23,...
Suspect Illegally in Country Arrested after Traffic Crash Fatality in Central Florida
A suspect who was illegally in the country was recently arrested after a traffic crash fatality in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the individual after a traffic crash fatality. The crash occurred at Snell Creek Road in Davenport and is under investigation by the PCSO Traffic Homicide...
Man arrested after killing swan near Lake Eola, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - A man was arrested on Friday after police say he killed a swan near Lake Eola, where the birds are considered a downtown Orlando landmark. Officers responded around 12:12 p.m. to North Summerlin Avenue and Robinson Street after receiving reports of a man carrying a dead swan, the Orlando Police...
The Rural Town In Florida Where You Can Live Affordably And Stress-Free
Ever wondered where your Social Security check might actually cover your entire cost of living?. Arcadia, Florida isn’t just a dot on the map—it’s a revelation for retirees and anyone seeking the increasingly rare combination of affordability and small-town charm. When most people think “Florida,” their minds...