Tax preparers sent to prison following News 6 investigation
ORLANDO, Fla. – Following a News 6 investigation into a tax preparation business accused of falsifying customers’ income tax returns, the company’s three owners have been sentenced to federal prison. Franklin Carter, Emmanuel Almonor, and Jonathan Carrillo operated Neighborhood Advance Tax, a chain of 12 Central...
Deputy mistakenly shot man who called 911 over break-in
An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave after mistakenly shooting a man who called 911 to report that people were attempting to break into his home, the sheriff's office said.
Kissimmee elementary school teacher enjoys seeing her students thrive
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A+ Teacher Tanzeem Alam has been in the classroom long enough to see her young students grow up, graduate, and thrive, and says she loves crossing paths with them years later. What You Need To Know. Tanzeem Alam teaches kindergarten at Cypress Elementary School in Kissimmee.
Three Wrongful Shootings in Months Shake Trust in Orange County Deputies
Orlando, FL – When 26-year-old Jose Luis Lopez dialed his neighbor for help during a break-in on West Castle Street earlier this month, he expected deputies to protect him. Instead, Lopez became the third victim in a string of mistaken shootings by Orange County deputies. This is a pattern that is raising hard...
Orange County schools to install speed zone cameras in 2026
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year.
Orange County property racks up more than $90K in code violations amid neighbor’s safety...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County woman says she does not feel safe in her own home because of her neighbor. Elizabeth Thornton moved to Lockhart five years ago. She said things went downhill about two years ago when her neighbor who used to live in the house across the street died.
Arrest Made in 2023 Hit-and-Run That Claimed Life of 5-Year-Old Girl
Orlando, FL — Nearly two years after a deadly hit-and-run crash that took the life of a 5-year-old girl, authorities have arrested the man they believe is responsible. On August 25, 2025, members of the Orlando Police Department’s Fugitive Unit and the U.S. Marshals Service Florida/Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task...
Haitian National Arrested at St. Thomas Airport After Admitting to Illegal Entry by Boat...
ST. THOMAS — A man who showed up for his flight from the Cyril E. King Airport was arrested earlier this month after he was found to have entered the territory illegally. Jacques Jean Baptiste was at the airport on August 7 for his flight from St. Thomas to Orlando, Florida. After checking in, he underwent primary...
Florida Officials Paint Over Rainbow Crosswalk Outside Pulse Nightclub
Residents and officials in Orlando are expressing outrage and disappointment after a rainbow crosswalk painted in tribute to the 49 people killed during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting was painted over after a mandate by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. According to AP News, state transportation officials...
10 Florida Soul Food Spots That Taste Like Home
Florida, with its rich cultural influences and diverse culinary heritage, boasts an array of soul food restaurants that offer flavors reminiscent of home-cooked meals. These dining spots celebrate traditional dishes and evoke memories of family gatherings, warmth, and love. From Miami to Jacksonville, here are ten...