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Kissimmee City Commission terminates City Attorney

The Kissimmee City Commission voted 3-1 to pass Mayor Jackie Espinosa's motion to terminate City Attorney Olga Sanchez de Fuentes at Tuesday night's meeting. Commissioner Noel Ortiz seconded the motion, Carlos Alvarez voted in favor and Vice Mayor Angela Eady voted against. Commission Janette Martinez was absent. The...
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Debate Night in Apopka! Moore vs. Nelson vs. Nesta

After nearly a year of interviews, mailers, and Facebook posts, Apopka’s mayoral candidates will finally stand shoulder-to-shoulder before voters for a live debate. Incumbent Bryan Nelson is expected to emphasize stability and completed projects, while challengers Christine Moore and Nick Nesta plan to draw contrasts...
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An Iconic Puerto Rican TV Brand Comes To Orlando

It’s no secret to anyone in the U.S. Hispanic market that Orlando has become a hub for Puerto Ricans who have left the island for the mainland over the last 25 years. Today, the Boricua community extends to Kissimmee-St. Cloud area to the south all the way to Sanford, to the northeast. The growth has led to an...
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13 displaced after fire breaks out at Winter Park apartments

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Three people were injured, and 13 people were displaced after a fire broke out at the Sapphire Apartments in Winter Park, according to Seminole County Fire. The fire happened around 1 a.m. Monday at the apartment complex on Whitney Way. Fire officials said the fire was...
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Florida man sentenced to over five years for wire fraud and identity theft

ORLANDO, Florida - Keith Oelerich, a 62-year-old from Apopka, has been sentenced to five years and five months in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. U.S. District Judge Julie S. Sneed handed down the sentence, which includes an order of forfeiture amounting to $17,964,680, the proceeds of...
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Woman shot in face after offering man ride at Orange County Wawa, deputies say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 20-year-old man is accused of shooting a woman in the face who offered him a ride outside a Wawa in Orange County early Sunday morning, according to an arrest affidavit. Deputies said everything started when a man identified as “Victim 3″ contacted the woman...
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Realtor associations add health insurance benefits for members

Austin and Orlando Realtor associations are introducing health insurance options for members, aiming to address agents’ financial stress and well-being. AI Summary. As they look to provide members with increased value outside of the MLS, some local Realtor associations are turning to health care and health insurance....
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Venezuelan National in Orlando Charged with Hit-and-Run, Faces Heightened Charges Due to Immigration Status

A suspect, identified as a Venezuelan national residing in the U.S. illegally, was apprehended following a hit-and-run incident in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Thirty-four-year-old Jose Valero-Colina is facing charges for leaving the scene of a crash on January 30, and under Florida law,...
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Kissimmee Police Arrest Two Following Investigation Into Illegal Alcohol Sales

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Kissimmee Police Department announced that a multi-month investigation into illegal alcohol sales at a Kissimmee business has led to two arrests and the seizure of dozens of bottles of alcohol. According to police, investigators with the department’s Tactical Police Unit (TAC) spent...
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These Florida Cajun Restaurants Taste Like A Trip To Louisiana

Craving gumbo, crispy fried catfish, or a po’ boy that tastes like a trip to the French Quarter?. The good news is you do not need Louisiana, because Florida is packed with Cajun spots that serve bold, bayou-style flavor with real Southern soul. Across Florida, restaurants are dishing out...

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