Teacher arrested on DUI charge while trying to leave school in Leesburg
A Clermont woman was arrested after driving drunk in the parking lot of a behavioral school. Officers responded to Better Life Academy, located at 1650 W Main St., regarding an intoxicated teacher, 55-year-old Amy Kathleen Shabluk, behind the wheel around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Leesbu
Orlando Turns Into Steam Bath As 90s Heat Ignites Fierce Afternoon Storms
Saturday, June 20, started thick and soupy across Orlando, with temperatures around 75°F at Orlando Executive and dewpoints in the mid-70s. That steamy morning is setting the stage for a hotter, stormier day, with afternoon highs near 92°F and rising rain chances. Showers may pop up by late morning, with thunderstorms
Oviedo police investigate report of shots fired at Live Oaks Reserve
OVIEDO, Fla – Oviedo police responded to a call about shots being heard at Live Oaks Reserve this afternoon. Residents also reported a large police presence in the area. Police said officers located a victim who was not injured by gunfire but had injuries caused by a vehicle. Investigators...
Sanford Pedestrian Killed After Pickup Truck Collision
A late-night walk ended in tragedy Friday when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of French Avenue and 27th Street in Sanford, according to police. Emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after 11 p.m. The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital, where...
Ahmad Bojeh: Psychiatrist appointed to review mental competency of Kissimmee shooting suspect
An Osceola County judge has ordered Ahmad Bojeh to undergo a third evaluation after the prosecution requested a psychiatrist to weigh in on the triple-murder suspect's competency. State prosecutors requested a psychiatrist to specifically evaluate Bojeh's jail medications and determine if he is "malingering," or intent
Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Jesup by Department of Health
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) cautions the public about the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup. With water sample testing underway, blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any
Strong storms taper off, more rain and heat ahead this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. – After another hot and steamy day across Central Florida, we’re still tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms through the evening, but some stray storms could linger as late as midnight. Orlando reached 95 degrees Friday afternoon before storms began to develop. Some of the strongest storms...
Armed man killed in deputy shooting at Sanford block party
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office reports that a deputy-involved shooting at a block party in Sanford's Midway community led to the death of one armed person and non-life-threatening injuries to two others. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. The report states that the deputy's q
Pilot program aims to build $200K homes in Central Florida to help low-income families...
ORLANDO, Fla. – For many Central Florida families, the dream of owning a home feels further out of reach than ever. With the median home price now topping $400,000, a new pilot program in Orlando is trying to change that by building new homes for about half the cost.
Florida Has A Farm With Clydesdales Just 1.5 Hours From Orlando
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting up close with those majestic horses from the Budweiser commercials, you don’t have to travel far from Orlando. Grandview Clydesdales in Dunnellon offers an unforgettable experience where you can meet these gentle giants, including adorable baby Clydesdales, right here in Florida. This

















