Leaders gather to advocate CROWN Act, which seeks to end hair discrimination in Florida
The “community conversation,” led by the nonprofit group Black Girls Govern, was held last night in Eatonville, and featured a panel of Florida lawmakers advocating for the bill.
Orlando police arrest man accused of stealing mail from apartment mailboxes
ORLANDO, Fla. - A man accused of stealing mail from mailboxes at an Orlando apartment complex was arrested last week, according to Orlando police. Officers responded to the Aria Beach apartment complex on South Semoran Boulevard at 5:30 a.m. on Dec. 29 after receiving a report about a person stealing mail.
Apopka woman indicted for wire fraud
Apopka resident Xin Liu was indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud against an elderly victim via phone and email. Xin Liu's arraignment was held on Dec. 23, and her jury trial is scheduled for Jan. 28 before Chief District Court Judge Allen C. Winsor. The FBI, IRS Criminal Investigations,...
Customer’s car hit by gunfire after dispute at drive-through, authorities say
A customer says his car was struck by gunfire following an argument with an employee at a Checkers drive-through on West Colonial Drive, Orange County deputies reported.
Man Found Dead At Disney Springs Parking Garage, Investigation Ongoing
A heavy law enforcement presence was reported Friday night at Walt Disney World after authorities responded to a call involving a deceased individual at Disney Springs.
Maitland police chief reunites with boy he saved after nearly drowning 35 years ago
MAITLAND, Fla. – A life-saving moment turned into the friendship of a lifetime for the Kidd family and Maitland Police Chief David Manuel. Sharon Kidd recalls frantically calling 911 after her 2-year-old son, Robert ‘Bob’ Kidd, fell into their family’s pool on Dec. 13, 1990. Chief...
Drive-thru argument between fast-food worker, customer ends in shooting, police say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A disagreement between a fast-food worker in a drive-thru and a customer ended in a shooting early Sunday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. No one was hurt, but a man's vehicle was apparently shot near its charging port. No one has been arrested.
‘Absolutely terrifying’ Orlando couple accused of ax attack, robbery setup
Detectives report that the victim sustained injuries, including a stab wound and a head contusion, during the incident.
The Historic Architectural Styles Of Downtown Orlando’s Delaney Park
JUST SOUTH OF THE URBAN CORE, DELANEY PARK IS ONE OF ORLANDO’S MOST QUIETLY ENCHANTING NEIGHBORHOODS, a place where century-old oaks shade winding sidewalks, and the city’s architectural history unfolds house by house. Tucked between lakes and leafy streets is an eclectic mix of early-20th-century homes, each...
‘Worth all the sacrifices:’ Hope, uncertainty fill Orlando church after capture of Maduro
ORLANDO, Fla. – Emotions ran high Sunday in Central Florida as the Venezuelan community reacted to a major turning point back home. Hope, prayer, and uncertainty collided inside First Baptist Orlando just days after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro. Songs of worship and heartfelt prayers...
