Dad of woman killed in alligator attack calls for safety changes
The father of a 31-year-old woman who was killed in an alligator attack in Seminole County is urging state officials to improve safety measures at the park where the incident occurred.
Seminole County assistant principal accused of DUI on e-bike, deputies say
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – An assistant principal in Seminole County is now facing a DUI charge after he was caught riding an e-bike late at night, according to the sheriff’s office. In an arrest report, deputies said they were initially called to Mulligan’s at 165 Wekiva Springs shortly...
Mother cow, calf found dead after months of warnings about Sanford cattle
SANFORD, Fla. – For nearly a year, volunteers say they’ve been trying to keep a herd of cattle alive. They’ve bought food. Hauled water. Documented the animals’ condition with photos and videos. Sent emails to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County Animal Services and HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. An
Seminole County Speeders Hauled Off As Florida’s Super Speeder Law Turns One
On July 1, 2026, exactly one year after Florida’s "super speeder" law kicked in, the message on Central Florida roads is pretty clear: this is no longer just about tickets. In Seminole County, especially, the law has become a busy test case as deputies and troopers haul drivers off to jail and flood local court dockets
Competency case against man accused of threatening Nelson continued to July 30
An Orange County judge scheduled a competency status hearing for Hector Raul Cartagena on July 30 regarding threats against former Mayor Bryan Nelson. Cartagena was arrested in February and faces multiple felony charges including electronic threats to kill and aggravated stalking. An Orange County judge has scheduled a
Orlando Forecast: Most rain holding off until 4th of July
Florida will be hot and steamy, but mostly storm-free in the Orlando region today and tomorrow. Numerous storms return to Central Florida by the weekend and that could impact 4th of July plans.
JFS Orlando food pantry receives more than 7,800 pounds of baby supplies
Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando's Pearlman Food Pantry has received more than 7,800 pounds of diapers and wipes to help Central Florida families in need. The donation came through HomeAid Orlando's 2026 Builders for Babies Diaper Drive, which ran from May 10 through June 19. Organizers said the community-wide
Check the List: Orange County Clerk has 9,100 Unclaimed Checks Up to $10,000
The Orange County Clerk of Courts may be holding a check with your name on it. The Clerk’s Office has released its annual unclaimed checks list, with more than 9,100 uncashed checks waiting to be claimed by individuals, businesses, and organizations. The checks include vendor payments, refunds, restitution, and...
Florida mom tests nearly twice legal limit for DUI with daughter, 6, in car,...
A Florida mother was arrested after her six-year-old daughter was found waving down passing drivers for help on a busy highway shoulder. Responding officers found the mom disoriented and vomiting in a damaged vehicle. Her daughter reported that her mother had been driving erratically after drinking wine in Mount Dora,
‘I’ll kill you!’ New video shows what happened before Florida deputies shot knife-wielding woman
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – New body-camera footage has been released after deputies fatally shot a knife-wielding woman last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting was reported back on June 3, when Sheriff John Mina said deputies received a call from the 8200 block of...
