Disney World property employee accused of stealing hundreds of dollars using guest’s checks
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An employee working on Walt Disney World property has been arrested after investigators say he stole a guest’s checkbook from her vehicle and cashed nearly $1,300 in fraudulent checks, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The victim, a visitor from Ohio, told...
Florida’s Turnpike Reopens After Overnight Multi-Vehicle Crash in Orange County
Early this morning, a multi-vehicle crash forced the closure of a section of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County. According to FOX 35 Orlando, the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near mile marker 257 and involved two tractor-trailers among five vehicles. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that fuel spilled onto...
‘Dogs are family:’ Video shows Sanford police rescue husky from burning home
SANFORD, Fla. – New video from the Sanford Police Department shows first responders save a family dog from a house fire. All adults and children had been safely evacuated from the burning home early Tuesday on Appaloosa Court, but Sanford police learned upon reaching the scene that the family dog, a husky, was still...
New Entertainment and Shopping Experiences Await Local Residents at The Florida Mall
The Florida Mall in Orlando is a shopping center that offers a range of retail, entertainment, and attractions. Influencer Josh Easterling recently visited the mall and noted its variety of experiences for both local residents and tourists. The mall features the GATCHA Clawcade, an arcade with claw machines that...
14 sickened in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to central Florida gym: reports
Over a dozen people contracted Legionnaires' disease in an outbreak linked to a gym in central Florida, officials confirmed to local media outlets this week.
SeaWorld Claims Guest Hit in Face by Bird Got Species Wrong
Getty A woman suing SeaWorld Orlando after a bird crashed into her face on a rollercoaster could see her case fall apart after lawyers for the park claimed she got her waterfowls mixed up. Hillary Martin claimed she was hit by a duck at SeaWorld Orlando on March 24, filing a complaint in Orange County on Oct. 28. She...
Tommy Zeigler: New testimony clouds 50-year murder case against Florida death-row inmate
A new hearing in the decades-old Zeigler murder case has introduced testimony contradicting key parts of the state’s theory. Both sides argue blood evidence supports their version of events, leaving major questions unresolved. The court must now decide whether the fresh forensic doubts warrant revisiting a conviction...
Multi-vehicle crash shut down part of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers shut down part of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County early Friday. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes near mile marker 257 and Interstate 4. Five vehicles were involved in the crash, according to the Florida...
White Castle Breaks Ground in Kissimmee Making it the Third Location in Central Florida
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, construction crews and local officials marked the groundbreaking for the soon-to-open White Castle restaurant in Kissimmee, located at 5828 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (Route 192) at Holiday Trail, near the Old Town Entertainment District. According to the announcement, the new Castle will...
Orlando Hosts First Florida Black Lawyers Summit, Bringing Together Legal Community and Local Leaders
On November 14, 2024, the first Florida Black Lawyers Summit & Judicial Reception took place in Orlando. The event was organized by the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA) and 14 other voluntary bar associations from Florida. More than 300 judges, attorneys, and law students attended at...

















