Apopka man sentenced to over five years for pandemic loan fraud
ORLANDO, Florida - Emmet Bowens, a 57-year-old from Apopka, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering. Bowens was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dalton, who also ordered a forfeiture of $739,582, the proceeds of the offenses, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Bow
Delta worker who died at Orlando airport spent most of his life with the...
Daniel Maldonado, 49, has been identified by family as the Delta worker killed at the Orlando International Airport.
‘Dangerous Trend’: Commissioner Scott seeks community involvement in teen safety
Local leaders in Orange County are seeking solutions to ensure safer teen gatherings after recent disruptive incidents. Community involvement is key.
Nine members of Orlando gang plead guilty to drug trafficking charges
ORLANDO, Florida - Nine members or associates of the RMS/EBK gang have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges, according to United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Christian Rou-Rey, a 23-year-old from Kissimmee, faces 15 years to life in prison for charges including drug trafficking conspiracy and possession of a
Lake Eola swans to be rehomed after long battle with bird flu
The current 44 captive swans living in Lake Eola are to be rehomed to various farms and zoos, the city says. The post Lake Eola swans to be rehomed after long battle with bird flu appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Oviedo triplets are all valedictorians
Aiden, Brody and Colin Aysun, triplets from Oviedo, have made school history. All three are valedictorians with the same GPA.
Americans Were Sold AI as the Future. They’re Paying for It With Their Water,...
Last Friday evening, a commencement speaker stood before the University of Central Florida’s College of Arts and Humanities and told the Class of 2026 that ... Read More
Teen takeover trend has event organizers boosting security
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police are investigating after another group of teens swarmed a community event in Pine Hills over the weekend. It’s the second time in three weeks a so-called teen takeover caused chaos and injuries in public places. Organizers of the event this past weekend in...
UCF Grad killed by bear in Montana, investigators say
Authorities believe 33-year-old Anthony Pollio, a UCF graduate, was killed in a suspected bear attack in Glacier National Park. His body was discovered on May 6 following the tragic encounter during a hiking trip. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has the chance to speak with the victim's father. She joined Garrett Wymer live to
Benderson, The Villages to Develop 700-Acre Hospital-Anchored Mixed-Use Campus in Central Florida
The Villages, Fla. — Benderson Development, in a collaboration with The Villages, has announced plans to develop Legacy Place, a 700-acre mixed-use development in Central Florida. The project will be situated along three miles of Florida’s Turnpike near County Road 470 and Central Parkway and serve as the southern gate
