Jones High School Footballer Raylin Harrison, 16, Shot to Death — Heartbroken Mother Mourns...
Raylin Harrison was a Jones High School footballer who lost his life at the age of 16. He was shot and killed in Orange County on Sunday. He was a member of the class of 2027 and played wide receiver for the Florida Bombers. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is...
East Orange County Residence Engulfed in Flames, No Injuries as Homeowner’s Quick Action Prevents...
Residents of East Orange County encountered an alarming disruption this morning when a house fire ignited, leading to a swift response from the local fire department. The blaze, reported around 6:10 a.m. on Corbett Road near Lake Prickett Road and East Colonial Drive, prompted over a dozen fire crews to the scene, as...
New chief leads Apopka Police Chief in ‘intentional’ policing
Lovetta Quinn-Henry became Apopka's first female police chief on Nov. 1, 2025, after 25 years with the Orlando Police Department. Apopka experienced a 26% drop in violent and property crimes from 2024, with zero homicides reported in 2025. The Apopka Police Department uses data analytics to target crime hot spots...
17-year-old shot, killed in Orange County, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed Sunday evening in Orange County, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the 1500 block of 26th Street around 9 p.m. after reports of a shooting. The teen, identified on Monday as Lil'raylin Harrison, was taken to a...
Uninvited guest shows up rambling about nuclear bombs and demons
A Leesburg man was arrested for trespassing after showing up uninvited to an old acquaintance’s house and refusing to leave. Deputies responded to 45-year-old Bryan Lamar Cochran trespassing at the home of a male acquaintance in Leesburg around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, according to an arrest report from the Lake...
‘Grinch’ Shoplifter Wanted Across The Country Arrested In Florida On Christmas Eve
A “Grinch” was arrested for shoplifting in Florida on Christmas Eve, and authorities say he is wanted for similar thefts across the country. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Walmart loss prevention officers in Deltona spotted a suspect on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24 moving thousands of dollars worth of high-value...
Orange County, FL Negril Metro was closed after inspection found moldy food and 73...
Negril Metro, a popular Jamaican restaurant in Orange County, was temporarily shut down on December 17, 2025, after health inspectors discovered 6 violations during a routine inspection, including three high-priority issues. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation ordered an emergency closure...
Orlando restaurant forced to shut doors due to hundreds of insects
ORLANDO, Fla. – Just a few days before Christmas, only three restaurants across Florida were forced to close due to health violations, according to the state’s DBPR. Among those, only one was located in Central Florida: Orlando’s very own Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar along Old Winter Garden Road.
Woman and manfriend’s contradicting statements about shared injuries land both in jail
A Lake County woman was arrested for battery when she could not give a straight answer about her manfriend’s bloody lip. A deputy responded to an abandoned 911 call at the Santa Rosa Commerce Center, located at 25010 U.S. Hwy. 27, Leesburg, around 7:25 a.m., Dec. 20, according to an arrest report from the Lake County...
Orlando weather: Freeze watch as arctic temperatures arrive in Florida
A cold front will enter Florida on Tuesday and drop temperatures into the 30s for much of Orlando and Central Florida. The coldest air arrives on Wednesday morning. Lows will be in the 30s with highs in the 50s and 60s. New Year's Eve Forecast: Temperatures will be in the...
