Florida Officials Paint Over Rainbow Crosswalk Outside Pulse Nightclub
Residents and officials in Orlando are expressing outrage and disappointment after a rainbow crosswalk painted in tribute to the 49 people killed during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting was painted over after a mandate by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. According to AP News, state transportation officials...
‘People just don’t want to stop for us:’ Orange County to vote on adding...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County is considering installing speed detection cameras at 12 schools to improve pedestrian safety in school zones. Since Florida law authorized local governments to use cameras to catch speeding drivers in school zones, several Central Florida cities and counties have adopted the...
Missing, endangered Longwood man found say, police say
LONGWOOD, Fla. – A Longwood man who went missing on Tuesday was found safe, according to the police department. In a release, police said that the man — identified as Rayvon Wallace, 32 — had last been seen around Candyland Park between 9:25 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.
Orange County deputy mistakenly shot man who called 911 to report a home break-in,...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - An Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave after mistakenly shooting a man who called 911 to report that people were attempting to break into his home, the sheriff's office said. What we know: — On Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, deputies...
10 Florida Soul Food Spots That Taste Like Home
Florida, with its rich cultural influences and diverse culinary heritage, boasts an array of soul food restaurants that offer flavors reminiscent of home-cooked meals. These dining spots celebrate traditional dishes and evoke memories of family gatherings, warmth, and love. From Miami to Jacksonville, here are ten...
Orlando Police File New Charges in Overdose and Shooting Investigation
ORLANDO, Fla.—A man already in custody for an attempted homicide and shooting case is now facing additional felony charges after DNA evidence linked him to firearms found during a search warrant. On August 12, the Orlando Police Department’s Overdose Investigative Unit (OIU) received DNA results that connected Joshua...
Man arrested in 2023 Orlando hit-and-run crash that killed 5-year-old, injured 4 others: Police
ORLANDO, Fla. - A man has been arrested for his involvement in a 2023 hit-and-run crash that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured four others, according to the Orlando Police Department (OPD). Who has been arrested?. What we know:. On Monday, members of the Orlando Police Department’s (OPD) Fugitive Unit...
Roads around Pulse nightclub temporarily closed after package dropped off near crosswalk
Roads around the Pulse nightclub memorial site in Orlando were temporarily shut down Monday after a package was found in the area.
Harjinder Singh: Florida Turnpike deadly crash sparks arrests of undocumented immigrants across U.S.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Authorities in different parts of the country have announced the arrests of multiple illegal immigrants accused of fatally striking drivers, pedestrians and even a teen on a bicycle in recent days, according to authorities and local reports. "It seems to be almost a daily occurrence where an...
DOT threatens states that fail to enforce ELP rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to withhold federal funding from states that fail to enforce federal English language proficiency (ELP) rules for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. These actions come following a deadly crash that took place earlier this month on Florida's Turnpike,...