Central Florida man charged with forgery, fraud after News 6 investigation into sick, dying...
ORLANDO, Fla. – A man accused of selling sick puppies alongside fraudulent veterinary and pedigree certificates is now facing criminal charges - five months after News 6 began asking the state questions about his business. Jesus Sheldon Jude Barker faces several charges, including forgery and scheme to defraud, accordi
Death Penalty Sought Against Central Florida Man for Capital Offenses Against Child
The death penalty is being sought against a Central Florida man for a capital offense against a child. The post Death Penalty Sought Against Central Florida Man for Capital Offenses Against Child appeared first on West Orlando News .
Deadly crash involving semi-truck shuts down OBT near SR-417
State troopers say one person died early Monday after a violent crash involving a semi-truck and a car along Orange Blossom Trail.
August Is When These 12 All You Can Eat Buffets In Florida Truly Shine
Florida is not exactly short on places to eat, but when it comes to all-you-can-eat buffets, the state has quietly assembled one of the most diverse and satisfying selections in the country. August might seem like an off-peak month for travel, but for buffet lovers, that actually works in your...
Suspected shoplifter found hiding in bushes with $350 merchandise from Walmart
A Winter Garden man was arrested after fleeing Walmart on a bicycle with $350 in stolen goods. An officer responded to Walmart, located at 1450 Johns Lake Rd., regarding 43-year-old Daniel Shane Little and his female cohort concealing items in a large black bag around 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report fr
Person shot in Lake Mary, deputies say
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Seminole County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting Sunday evening in Lake Mary, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the area of Brightview Drive and Old Lake Mary Road at 7:20 p.m. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, officials said. Investigators believe the
Orange County faces a $26.7 million Medicaid bill as property tax cuts loom
Florida’s counties are responsible for nearly $420 million of the state’s Medicaid spending this fiscal year, including approximately $26.7 million from Orange County. State economists expect the statewide county obligation to approach $452 million next year. At the same time, Amendment 3 would expand the homestead exe
Packing District Plans Add Hundreds Of New Apartments In Orlando
The Packing District’s next big move could land at the northwest corner of Princeton Street and Orange Blossom Trail, where a fresh master plan is aiming to swap industrial vibes for a true neighborhood feel. Developer Crosland Southeast has filed plans for a mixed project on roughly six acres that would add a 303-unit
20 Apartments Near Magic Kingdom Remain Uninhabitable Following Lightning-Fire
Nearly two weeks after a devastating lightning strike, residents of the damaged apartment building next door to Magic Kingdom remain unable to return home. Several families were displaced after a lightning strike damaged around 20 apartments at the Buena Vista Place Apartments earlier this month. The apartments, locate
Winter Springs to break ground on new East Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Winter Springs will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 9 am for the city's new East Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This new facility represents Winter Springs' latest investment to ensure its wastewater systems remain robust and operational far into the future. The construction is primarily

















