Connecticut, New York Teens Charged for Swatting Incidents in Central Florida
Teens from Connecticut and New York were charged for swatting incidents in Central Florida. “Swatting” calls are false reports of violent emergencies that are intended to elicit a response from law enforcement, particularly from SWAT units. Two teen suspects from New York and Connecticut have been arrested on...
Police: 2 Orlando women steal wallet at Cranberry Walmart
Two Orlando women are accused of stealing a wallet at the Cranberry Township Walmart and attempting to purchase around $5,000 in electronics with stolen funds. Oana Romana Dumitru, 43, was charged Thursday, Aug. 14, with three felony counts of criminal conspiracy and one felony count each of theft and dealing in...
Human Remains Found Near Turnpike Identified After 9 Years Thanks to Supermarket Loyalty Card
Lloyd Williams was last seen at a home in Orlando, Fla., in 2013; his remains were discovered alongside a Florida turnpike three years later
Sisters seek justice for murdered mom of 10 in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – “It was almost like a flashback. I just started thinking about my mom — how is this happening again? How is this happening again?” said Sasha Thompson, the sister of Latoysia Davis. Davis — a 34-year-old mother of ten — was shot...
1 injured in accidental shooting at Shoot Straight Casselberry, officials say
CASSELBERRY - One person was injured during an accidental shooting on Friday at Shoot Straight Casselberry, officials say. The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) said the incident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Friday at Shoot Straight Casselberry. The shooting range is located at 4700 S. U.S. Highway 17 92...
Company apologizes after nearly 1,500 unauthorized parking tickets issued at Kissimmee garage
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A parking company has issued an apology to businesses and patrons in Kissimmee after nearly 1,500 unauthorized parking notices were issued at a garage that does not currently charge for parking. City Centre parking garage property manager Miguel Barra said signs were taken down and the...
Florida man who abandoned 111 geckos in storage unit pleads guilty to animal cruelty
A major reptile neglect case has concluded with a Florida man pleading guilty to felony animal cruelty, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said Friday.
St. Cloud mayor calls for city manager’s firing
Citing “serious issues” with what he perceived as a lack of professionalism and the ability to get answers on topics within the City, St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson called for a motion to terminate the employment of City Manager Veronica Miller at Thursday’s City Council meeting. When...
Man wanted for murder apprehended and charged with second-degree murder: PCSO
Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said it has apprehended the man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Davenport on Tuesday.
Orange County Extends Boil Water Notice Through Weekend After Disturbing Lab Results
Residents along S. Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County are advised to continue boiling their water following a directive extended through the weekend. Unsettling lab results have necessitated the extension of the boil water notice, initially issued after a water main break in the area. As reported by WFTV, citizens...