Winter Haven man turns himself in after ‘brutal attack’ on woman
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — The Winter Haven Police Department said a man wanted for attempted murder and domestic violence turned himself in to authorities Friday evening. Raymond Martin Mikeal III, 37, is accused of beating and choking a woman on Friday, Oct. 2, and later fleeing the scene. Police said Mikeal was...
Family of man shot by Orange County deputy reaches $1M settlement
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Five years after 21-year-old Salaythis Melvin was shot and killed by an Orange County deputy outside the Florida Mall, his family has reached a $1 million settlement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Attorney Carlus Haynes, who represented Melvin’s family, said the settlement, finalized...
Arrest made in attempted rape of woman along Orange County trail
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An arrest has been made months after the attempted rape of a woman along Little Econ Greenway trail, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office on Friday said Jacoby Vontrell Tillman, 23, was arrested in the July 25 attack near Yates Road.
From gold ingots to Columbo DVDs: A look at the items in Florida’s unclaimed...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Gold, silver, jewelry, foreign cash, a program from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, sports cards, pogs and more are up for auction this weekend by the state of Florida. The state is hosting its unclaimed property auction at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn...
WATCH: Orlando Police Department Officer Tackles Guest in Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Studios...
He was subsequently detained. Watch the moment an Orlando Police Department (OPD) officer tackles a guest in Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida in the video below. As you can see in the above video, two women and another man were also detained. Universal Orlando Security Officers formed...
Florida’s new growth law draws another legal challenge
The growth-management group 1000 Friends of Florida and an Orange County resident Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new state law that blocks cities and counties from approving "more restrictive or burdensome" changes to growth plans. The lawsuit, filed in Leon County circuit court, came...
Kissimmee businesses encourage membership in neighborhood watch-style safety coalition
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A coalition of local businesses in Kissimmee is trying to grow its neighborhood watch–style safety group aimed at protecting employees, visitors and the tourism industry by sharing information and coordinating with law enforcement and emergency management. The Osceola Chamber Tourism Safety...
Lights, Camera… Popcorn Theft? Florida Man Arrested For Alleged Repeat Refill Rip-Off
A trip to the movies turned into a scene out of a police procedural on October 7th, when a 68-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to get free refills at a local theater. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) is calling “cut” on what management says was a repeat performance of retail theft.
‘Edon Park’ new garden spot on old Vine Street Kmart plot
After years of planning and projects to upgrade the downtown corridor, the Kissimmee City Commission Tuesday took a step toward a massive upgrade along Vine Street. At their City Commission meeting, commissioners voted to select Vine Street Redevelopment, LLC, a partnership between CapStrata and Hedrick Brothers...
Would-Be Thief Foiled By Armed Clerk At Winter Haven Food Mart
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Tuesday evening attempt to purchase rolling papers turned into an aggravated encounter and failed burglary attempt after a store clerk at Twin Brothers Food Mart defended herself with a firearm. The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Twin Brothers Food Mart...
