Dramatic police audio reveals how man in goggles stole $20,000 from Disney Springs restaurant
The 911 call made by a Disney Springs restaurant employee after a slippery thief wearing swimming gear allegedly stole $20,000 from the establishment has been released. Audio released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday captures a female employee from the Paddlefish restaurant in Orlando calling police...
Orange County’s Murder “Solve Rate” Is Sky-High. The Data Behind It Isn’t.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) says it is closing homicide cases at a clip most agencies would envy. Its 2023 annual report lists 61 homicides and 50 “cleared” — an 82% rate. On paper, that performance outpaces Florida’s statewide clearance range and the nation’s recent averages.
8 Florida Seafood Buffets Locals Line Up for Every Weekend
In Florida, seafood buffets are a weekend tradition where locals gather for endless plates of fresh catches. From peel-and-eat shrimp to oysters, crab legs, and fried fish, these spreads celebrate the abundance of the coast with flavors that keep people coming back again and again. Whether set along sandy beaches...
Anuel AA Reportedly Sued for Alleged Assault at Orlando Amusement Park
Anuel AA is being sued by a man alleging he was assaulted by the rapper and singer at Universal Orlando earlier this year. Fernando Dávila claimed in his suit that he was "violently attacked and beaten" by Anuel and members of his entourage in an "unprovoked incident" at the water park Volcano Bay on April 25,...
FHP trooper injured in crash on I-4; Kissimmee man arrested
A Kissimmee man was involved in crash that injured a Florida Highway Patrol trooper Monday in Polk County, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office reported. Clifford Pinellas, 47, was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was arrested in relation to an active warrant out of Walton County and charged...
Man shot in Orange County, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man in his 30s was shot Wednesday night in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies located the man after responding around 7:45 p.m. to a reported shooting in the 3500 block of N. Goldenrod Road, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Universal invited Florida investigator to ‘observe’ testing after roller coaster death, agency says
ORLANDO, Fla. – Hours after Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was found unresponsive on a roller coaster at Epic Universe and pronounced dead from multiple blunt impact injuries, the state agency that regulates some amusement rides in Florida announced it had sent an “investigator” to the Universal Orlando theme park.
Orlando Woman Arrested for Alleged Abuse of Elderly Stepmother, Multiple Incidents Reported at Residence
A 55-year-old Florida woman, Cheryl Pyle, has been arrested on charges of abusing her elderly stepmother in their shared Orlando home. On Tuesday evening, the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to a well-being check at the residence located at 12313 Abberton Court, where they discovered an elderly victim with...
Andy’s Frozen Custard closes Ocoee’s location
Andy's Frozen Custard, serving the Ocoee community since 2023 has closed its doors. The store, located at 1501 Maguire Road, Ocoee, made an announcement Wednesday, Oct. 1 about the immediate closure, with plans to relocate early 2026. A new location is now under construction in Hunters Creek, Orlando, at Town...
Orlando siblings accused of running fake dental office, causing infections and disfigurement
Orlando siblings Carlos and Yorlady Rendon are accused of running a fake dental practice for years, charging patients thousands for unlicensed procedures. Investigators say one woman was left disfigured and infected after receiving 20 veneers. Both face felony charges as experts warn of serious health risks tied to...

















