David Jolly is off to a strong start in the Governor’s race
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful David Jolly and his wife, Laura, visit with Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel and Ft Meade Assistant City Manager Amy Wheeler at the Men of Honor Gala in Orlando. Orlando—After two Tampa Bay area events, David Jolly and his wife, Laura, headed to Orlando...
Attorney, victim’s family speak out against reopening of Epic Universe ride after man was...
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump held a press conference Monday morning to respond to the reopening of a ride at Epic Universe after a man’s death last month. Crump was joined by the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, who lost consciousness and later died after riding the Stardust Racers...
Police arrest suspect in connection to deadly California Palisades fires
Authorities arrested a suspect on Tuesday in connection with the fires that devastated Los Angeles in January, the Justice Department announced on Wednesday. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California said Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is charged with “maliciously starting what became the...
St. Cloud Police makes arrest in child exploitation case
St. Cloud Police reported Wednesday it had made an arrest in the case of a man, who worked at an Osceola County school until recently, they say had hundreds of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children stored on his electronic devices. Mark Stone Harden, 57, of St....
Florida attorney general, Orange-Osceola state attorney in back-and-forth over shooter’s sentencing
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is once again in a back-and-forth with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, this time over the sentencing of a man who shot at his ex-girlfriend in a drive-thru. Uthmeier shared a video Tuesday morning on X lambasting what he continues to...
Father found after unidentified child alert issued in Davenport: PCSO
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has located the father after a child was found on Key Biscayne Avenue. An unidentified child alert was issued after a non-verbal little girl was found in Davenport. Deputies ask anyone who recognizes the child to contact the sheriff’s office at 863-298-6200.
Drunken Confrontation with a Frontier Airlines Employee Leads to Arrest
Two New Jersey sisters face battery charges after a confrontation with a Frontier Airlines gate employee back in May.
Facing a difficult job market, many recent college grads are struggling
By Francesca Cagnana Work hard in school, go to college, and get a good job. A career path once taken for granted isn’t how it’s working out these days for many young people in South Florida who find themselves in one of the toughest job markets in recent years. Justin Chalkley, 24, who grew up in the South Florida...
Body found in pond near Universal Studios, Orlando police say
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA)—A body was found in a pond near Universal Studios on Tuesday morning, according to NBC affiliate WESH. The Orlando Police Department is investigating the death. A large police presence was spotted near Major Boulevard, where crime scene tape surrounded a parking lot. WESH Chopper 2 spotted...
Firefighter Charged with Stalking After Throwing 100+ Tampons Painted Red on Ex-Boyfriend’s Lawn: Police
The ex tried telling investigators she didn't even know where her ex-boyfriend lived, until they showed her security footage of her truck there -- so she changed her story.
