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POLICE NEWS — Secret Service uncovers ‘skimmers’ in sweep, Kissimmee man among nine indicted...

The U.S. Secret Service reported the results of a two-day outreach operation targeting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud last week—the results should have you at least on the alert when using a credit card or e-wallet at a pay terminal, especially during the holidays. Osceola...
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Managers refine master plan for the future of Leu Gardens

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Dazzling Nights holiday lights event is like a holiday gift from Leu Gardens, bringing in thousands of visitors to boost the Orlando venue’s budget. City leaders are working on a master plan to bring more events like this, and more people to Leu Gardens in the coming years.
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Prosecutor pinned for ‘oversight’ after man accused in Orlando jogging attack takes plea deal

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office says it’s reviewing what it calls a prosecutor’s “oversight” after a man accused of attacking a jogger near College Park took a plea deal last month and served no prison time. Tyler Feight, 26, was arrested...
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Framework in Place for New Universal Orlando Snack Kiosk

A green framework is visible above construction walls at Universal Studios Florida for a new snack kiosk. It replaces Expo Eats, which was demolished, outside Animal Actors on Location. Snack Kiosk Construction. The new structure has small latticework and filigree elements along the edge of its roof. This section...
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Crash in Winter Garden claims life

A local Winter Garden woman was struck and killed by a car while riding her bike Tuesday, Dec. 9. According to the Winter Garden Police Department, officers arrived to the intersection of State Road 50 and Beulah Road around 6:13 p.m. after receiving a call regarding a vehicle and a cyclist.
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Guest attacked by guard dog at Universal Orlando, lawsuit says

ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman is suing Universal Studios after she was attacked by a security dog during a visit last year, according to court records filed on Wednesday. The lawsuit says that the woman — identified as Jennifer Rhodes — came to the Orlando theme park with her three young children in August 2024. One of...
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Errol Plaza Winn-Dixie to close, convert to ALDI

The Winn-Dixie grocery store in Errol Plaza is set to close in early March, according to a statement from parent company Southeastern Grocers. “We can confirm the Winn-Dixie grocery store located at 1565 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka will close in early March to convert to ALDI,” said Meredith Hurley, senior...
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Jaylen Edgar to be tried as adult in 2024 Orlando Halloween mass shooting

ORLANDO, Fla. - A teenager charged in a deadly mass shooting in Orlando will be tried as an adult. Jaylen Edgar's trial is set to begin Jan. 12, and if convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison. What we know: — Edgar, 17, is accused of opening fire...
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The 20 hottest new restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp

This year's openings represent plenty of cuisines — like Asian food halls, inexpensive tacos, Hawaiian diners, steakhouses and more. The post The 20 hottest new restaurants in Orlando, according to Yelp appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
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Prosecutor under investigation after suspect in jogger attack released on probation

ORLANDO, Fla - A prosecutor is under investigation after a man accused of attacking a jogger was released on probation through a plea deal that did not result in a conviction. It is a decision the State Attorney’s Office now calls an oversight. The backstory: — Tyler Feight was...

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