New intercity bus routes starting soon from downtown
When you think about visiting other Florida cities, you probably first think about fighting traffic on I-4. Or maybe you think about finally trying out one of the 16 daily luxury Brightline trains to South Florida. Or maybe you think about flying (we have routes from MCO to Miami, Fort...
Tourist arrested after grabbing teen to get better view of Disney World parade: deputies
A tourist was arrested after deputies said she grabbed a teen to get a better view of the new parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday night.
‘Difficult choices:’ Property tax increase looms for Seminole County homeowners
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Homeowners in Seminole County will likely see the first increase to their property tax rate in over a decade as commissioners work to balance the budget for the upcoming year. Tuesday, commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the proposed property tax rate, or millage rate, for...
I-4 driver clocked at 155 mph arrested, Florida troopers say
An Interstate 4 driver who was clocked at driving 155 mph on the Florida highway was arrested early Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Florida regulators approve Duke Energy transmission line project
(The Center Square) – The Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved a Duke Energy project on Tuesday. The 26.5-mile new 230 kilovolt transmission line will connect two counties in central Florida, extending from the DeLand West Substation in Volusia County to the Dona Vista Substation in Lake County and...
‘Super Speeder’ caught driving over 130 mph on I-4 in Longwood, troopers say
LONGWOOD, Fla. – A 20-year-old “Super Speeder” was arrested along Interstate 4 after a new state law went into effect earlier this month, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In a release, troopers said that the driver was caught “aggressively weaving through traffic” on the highway in...
Brazilian Fugitive Wanted for Homicide Arrested in Orlando; Wife for Operating Unlawful Business
ORLANDO, FL – A collaborative effort by multiple law enforcement agencies, led by FDLE Orlando and the HSI Orlando Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF), has resulted in the arrest of two Brazilian nationals: Lafaiett Pereira and his wife, Marcia De Oliveira. Pereira was wanted on an active INTERPOL Red Notice The...
Californians scammed Central Florida woman out of nearly $500K, deputies say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Two California residents were taken into custody after an Orange City woman was scammed out of nearly half a million dollars, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. In a release on Tuesday, deputies identified the pair of suspects as Jason Hellawell, 56; and co-conspirator...
Runaway Emu Recovered by Orange County Deputies in Central Florida Escapade
In a somewhat unusual event for Central Florida, deputies in Orange County pursued an adventurous emu that had escaped from its residence. The incident, reported by WFTV, saw the large flightless bird taking a moment of rest in the shade, flanked by two deputies. In a photo shared by the...
Central Florida Man Buys $2 Million Scratch-Off Ticket
SAINT CLOUD, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced that Robert Shevett, of St. Cloud, claimed a $2 million top prize from the ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s Orlando District Office on April 29. The Osceola County man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time,...