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Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is accused of helping shield an alleged illegal gambling operation that generated more than $21 million. A 255-page federal affidavit details Lopez’s alleged role in securing leases, recruiting members, and collecting cash payments tied to Eclipse Social Club. Lopez, who...

Orlando Police have arrested a man for allegedly orchestrating a multi-state fraud scheme involving over $400,000

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Recently released court documents are giving the public more insight into the genesis of charges filed against now-suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. Lopez is currently facing racketeering charges connected to an alleged $21 million illegal gambling operation that he is accused of...

There’s a moment when you walk into The Hampton Social in Orlando when you realize you’ve stumbled upon Florida’s worst-kept secret – a coastal-inspired paradise where the octopus isn’t just a menu item, it’s practically a celebrity with its own fan club and social media following.

In the land of Mickey Mouse and endless theme parks, there exists a breakfast sanctuary that locals guard like a secret family recipe. Eggs Up Grill in Orlando isn’t flashy or pretentious – it’s the breakfast equivalent of that reliable friend who always shows up with coffee when you’re having a rough morning.

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Apopka that resulted in the death of a passenger. According to the FHP report, at approximately 4:09 pm, a 2024 Ford Maverick driven by a 60-year-old Apopka woman was traveling westbound on State Road 436, approaching the...

In the heart of Orlando, tucked along University Boulevard, there exists a white-bricked barbecue sanctuary where the humble fried okra has achieved cult status alongside some of the most magnificent smoked meats in the Sunshine State – welcome to 4 Rivers Smokehouse. The aroma hits you first – a...

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A Winter Haven man faces multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and battery on a law enforcement officer, after a disturbance call led to his arrest early Saturday morning. Brian C. Justice, 45, was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) just after...

Several Central Florida law enforcement agencies are stopping the enforcement of the state's open carry ban after an appellate court ruled the measure unconstitutional. "This is a huge win for the state of Florida," said Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey in a video posted on his office's Facebook page. "This...

The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County, alleging religious discrimination over a denied expansion request. The Orthodox synagogue wants to expand from a one-story building to a three-story, nine-thousand square foot center but Orange County Board of County Commissioners rejected the proposal. Eric Treene, an...