Two Arrested after Attempted Cover-Up of Accidental Shooting in Central Florida
Two people were arrested after an attempted cover-up of an accidental shooting in Central Florida. The post Two Arrested after Attempted Cover-Up of Accidental Shooting in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Haines City Man, 45, Killed in Twin-Motorcycle Crash on Innovation Way
A 45-year-old Haines City man died early Sunday after the motorcycle he was riding ran off Innovation Way in Orange County and struck a fence, while a second rider on a separate bike was thrown and hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Troopers say the man was pronounced dead at the scen
Health Care Drone Delivery Network Launching in Central Florida
A health care drone delivery network will be launching in Central Florida for patients. The post Health Care Drone Delivery Network Launching in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Florida Woman Demands Her Ticket During Traffic Stop, Gets Hit With Multiple Drug Charges
What seemed to be a normal traffic stop turned into a multi-drug arrest after deputies found more than they bargained for during a search of the vehicle. The driver’s own attempt to speed things along ... Read more
18-time convicted thief arrested again at Tampa store weeks after release, deputies say
A man was arrested Saturday after deputies said he was caught attempting to steal hundreds of dollars' worth of items from a local store.
Convicted felon, woman arrested after sawed-off shotgun, meth found in traffic stop
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A citizen report about a man attempting to sell a weapon and drugs led Hillsborough County deputies to arrest two people, including a convicted felon, early Friday morning. Malik Hatcher, 30, and Ashley McCabe, 37, were taken into custody just before 2:00 a.m. on Friday,...
One dead, another injured in early morning motorcycle crash, troopers say
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man is dead, another injured, after an early-morning crash involving two motorcycles Sunday, state troopers say. Troopers say the two men were riding on Innovation Way right near South Alafaya Trail in Orlando above the speed limit, when they lost control on a turn around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.
One Tank WonderGiraffes, Segways and a Florida safari
DADE CITY — If your idea of a Florida day trip includes giraffes, zebras, ostriches and even the option to ride a Segway through an animal preserve, Giraffe Ranch in Dade City certainly takes a different approach to wildlife tours. The reservation-only facility offers several ways to explore the...
Officer of the Year: Clearwater cop honored after saving 8-year-old girl
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — Clearwater officer Andrew Billups won officer of the year Saturday evening at the 11th annual gala for the Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation. Billups came to the rescue of a nonverbal 8-year-old girl with autism when the girl was stranded on jagged rocks at Clearwater Beach. Kathy Pet
Tampa Bay family calls for expanded heart screenings after daughter’s cardiac emergency
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida is the first state in the nation to require heart screenings for high school student athletes, but one Tampa Bay family says the requirement should extend to middle schoolers as well. A racing heart that wouldn’t slow down. Jensen Pearce, 13, plays...
