Nearly 30 dogs found scarred and caged in suspected dogfighting operation, deputies say
Nearly 30 dogs are in the Lake County Animal Shelter after deputies searched the home of a man suspected of dog fighting.
AdventHealth Apopka names new Chief Nursing Officer
AdventHealth Apopka announced a major leadership appointment this week, naming Latonya McCoy as the hospital’s new Chief Nursing Officer. According to its statement, McCoy steps into this key role with a proven record of leadership and a deep passion for serving patients and staff. Her arrival marks a new chapter for...
Orlando Fugitive Caught With Cocaine After Polk County Traffic Stop
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man sought on multiple Polk County warrants, including burglary across county lines, was arrested Wednesday evening after deputies spotted his vehicle in Loughman. Elias Salgado Soto, 45, was taken into custody without incident and now faces additional charges of cocaine possession....
Florida man arrested after allegedly capturing and dismembering alligator
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly captured and dismembered an alligator. On July 13, investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said they responded to a report of an alligator being captured and killed the day prior in Lake County.
FPL Proposes Major Electric Rate Increase Amid Rising Costs
Florida Power & Light (FPL), the nation’s largest utility, has proposed significant increases to its electric rates, which could result in higher monthly bills for customers in the coming years.
Suspect in Tren De Aragua Gang Case Arrested After Chase Leads to Crash in...
The pursuit of a suspect wanted on a felony warrant led to a dramatic apprehension in Orange County after a chase and crash, according to official reports. Twenty-three-year-old Diego Cardenas-Osorio was stopped by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) in connection with an investigation into a suspected Tren De Aragua...
Minority Mental Health Month: Bridging The Gap
Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - July is National Minority Mental Health Month, a critical time to confront a stark reality: while mental health challenges affect people of all backgrounds, the path to accessing care is often far more difficult for minority communities. Consider this, in 2023, only about 15...
Orange County launches campaign against hot car dangers for children, pets
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Local emergency responders joined forces to combat a deadly summer threat as temperatures continue to rise across Central Florida. Orange County Animal Services and Orange County Fire Rescue announced a partnership Wednesday to educate residents about the dangers of leaving children and pets in...
SWAT team raids possible dogfighting ring in DeLand, saving 29 dogs
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A SWAT team raided a property in DeLand early Wednesday morning, rescuing over two dozen dogs who were chained up there, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. In a release, deputies said the raid happened around 4:49 a.m. at 31938 3rd Ave. While...
Savannah woman accused of murder after argument turns deadly on Florida vacation
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah woman is facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing her fiancé during a heated argument at a vacation resort in Orlando. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a call reporting that a male had been stabbed in the chest at Westgate Vacation Villas in Kissimmee,...