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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Employees of Paddlefish at Disney Springs had trash bags put over their heads and were forced to the ground when a man robbed the restaurant last month, according to a newly-released 911 call. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the robbery happened just after...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A Kissimmee police lieutenant has been terminated following an internal affairs investigation. Kissimmee police officials confirmed Lt. Jesus Garcia was fired on Oct. 3. The department did not confirm the specific reasons for his firing, or what the investigation uncovered. The Kissimmee Police...

A Universal Studios Epic Universe roller coaster reopened just weeks after a park guest died after they were found unresponsive on the ride. Stardust Riders was shut down on Sept. 17 after 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was discovered unresponsive while in the front seat of the roller coaster. He was pronounced...

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, known for its SeaWorld and Aquatica brands in Central Florida, is the subject of legal action. A lawsuit has been filed against the company, accusing it of deception in its ticket pricing, particularly using "bait and switch" tactics, as reported by WFTV. The Virginia "all-in"...

A Winter Park mother faces charges after police said a 15-year-old girl was found unconscious from drinking at her son’s house party, police said. Officers found evidence of alcohol use among dozens of teens, according to an arrest report. Police said the homeowner, reportedly a physician, was charged with...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 4-year-old boy was hospitalized Monday after being pulled from a pool in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded around 1 p.m. to a home on Rotuma Street, where they found the boy unresponsive after nearly drowning in the family pool, officials said.

Florida’s soul food kitchens are not just places to eat—they’re cultural hubs where flavor and tradition meet. From Miami to Jacksonville, these beloved establishments offer dishes that locals rave about. Here are seven soul food spots that consistently hit the mark. Jackson Soul Food—Miami. Nestled in...

KISSIMMEE, FL – A tense five-hour standoff at a Kissimmee motel ended peacefully Monday evening when deputies with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who had barricaded himself inside a room with a 74-year-old woman. Just before noon on October 13, deputies responded to reports of a domestic The post...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – At the north end of Orange County, a water-filled sinkhole dubbed the “Mystery Sink” sits as the deepest point in the entire state. And being so close to Interstate 4, most drivers have likely passed by it without even noticing. According to the...

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s National Bullying Prevention Month. A report shows one in five students say they’ve been bullied. But experts warn there’s another form of bullying, one that’s far harder to recognize. From kids on the playground, to teens in the hallway. Bullying is...