Orlando FL

SeaWorld Orlando and related parks are under federal scrutiny following a policy change that bans wheeled walkers and walkers with seats, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A retired Orlando police officer was shot dead on New Year’s Day, according to the department. The Orlando Police Department said 64-year-old Dennis Turner was found with a gunshot wound at a home around 7 p.m. on Kozart Street. He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Sprinkles, the cupcake retailer made famous by their cupcake ATM, has suddenly closed all of its retail locations, including their store at Disney Springs in Orlando, as of December 31, 2025. Sprinkles first opened on May 15, 2016 in Disney Spring’s Town Center, serving up gourmet cupcakes in a variety...

A Clermont woman was arrested for battering four staff members at LifeStream because she did not want to change her pants. An officer responded to LifeStream, located at 2020 Tally Rd., regarding 34-year-old Deborah Ladeira Soares battering staff around 12:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, according to an arrest report from...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal crash is under investigation Thursday in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened on Markham Woods Road and Enclave Cove near Heathrow. According to the FHP, the driver of a 2009 Cadillac CTS ran off the road,...

The 7,500-square-foot space will house more than 40 sloths — and is set to open in February

The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said on Nov. 25 that it would open an investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and their water parks regarding a policy change that banned specific types of wheeled walkers and rollator walkers. Under the new policy, wheeled walkers and rollator...

A Clermont woman was arrested after allegedly hitting her ex-boyfriend’s face during an argument over his marriage status at Waterfront Park. An officer spoke with the former boyfriend of 31-year-old Samantha Marie Alvarenga as a person of interest in a potential residential burglary around 2:40 a.m. Monday,...

OVIEDO, Fla. - Police in Oviedo are rolling out a new community outreach effort aimed at building trust with children by turning rookie officers into trading cards. Beginning Jan. 5, the Oviedo Police Department will release a series of collectible cards featuring its newest officers, with one card issued each week...

CLERMONT, Fla. - The Clermont Police Department launched an investigation after a man was found in his vehicle and was later declared dead by officials. Around 2:30 p.m., Jan. 1, the Clermont Police Department asked that people avoid the area of 12th Street and West Minneola Avenue due to an investigation in the...