Florida DOGE subpoenas Orange County employees over audit
The state Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO) office has subpoenaed Orange County employees “who may have knowledge of efforts to obstruct the state’s ongoing local government DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency] audits” that were initiated early this month, according to an Aug. 27 statement from the state.
Woman from Uzbekistan allegedy puts 13 stolen grocery items in bag at Walmart
A woman from Uzbekistan was given a notice to appear for allegedly putting 13 grocery items in her bag without paying for them at Walmart. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, for a shoplifting incident involving 27-year-old Anna Larechenko around 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23,...
Suspect Illegally in Country Arrested after Traffic Crash Fatality in Central Florida
A suspect who was illegally in the country was recently arrested after a traffic crash fatality in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the individual after a traffic crash fatality. The crash occurred at Snell Creek Road in Davenport and is under investigation by the PCSO Traffic Homicide...
Man arrested after killing swan near Lake Eola, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - A man was arrested on Friday after police say he killed a swan near Lake Eola, where the birds are considered a downtown Orlando landmark. Officers responded around 12:12 p.m. to North Summerlin Avenue and Robinson Street after receiving reports of a man carrying a dead swan, the Orlando Police...
The Rural Town In Florida Where You Can Live Affordably And Stress-Free
Ever wondered where your Social Security check might actually cover your entire cost of living?. Arcadia, Florida isn’t just a dot on the map—it’s a revelation for retirees and anyone seeking the increasingly rare combination of affordability and small-town charm. When most people think “Florida,” their minds...
Second Harvest Food Bank Opens Applications for Free Culinary Training Program
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is now accepting applications for its Culinary Training Program, a no-cost, 16-week continuing education course that equips adults with the skills needed for entry-level positions in the food service industry. Launched in 2013, the program has already graduated more than...
‘A guardian angel beside me:’ Teens killed in fiery Oviedo crash remembered
OVIEDO, Fla. – It is a tragedy that broke the hearts of many in Oviedo when 17-year-old Kayla Ross and 15-year-old Marjie Whitman were killed after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Oviedo and caught fire. The single-vehicle wreck happened Aug. 19 around 1:40 a.m. on Alafaya Woods...
New Beginnings of Central Florida Dedicates Six Transitional Homes for Families in Crisis
On August 27, New Beginnings of Central Florida held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the construction of six newly built transitional homes, marking an important step in the organization’s mission to serve families experiencing homelessness. The homes—collectively known as New Beginnings Village—are located behind...
Florida man executed for 1992 triple murder
A Florida man convicted of a 1992 triple murder in Orange County was executed Thursday evening. At 6:17 p.m., 59-year-old Curtis Windom was pronounced dead after receiving lethal injection at the Florida State Prison in Raiford, according to senior news correspondent John Koch. Windom was sentenced to three...
Man shot in neck by coworker, deputies say
The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) is investigating after a man was shot in the neck while in his car on Friday. Deputies are still searching for the suspect, who they believe is the man's coworker. The man shot and the alleged shooter have not yet been identified.
