Oviedo begins safety project on West Mitchell Hammock Road
OVIEDO, Fla. – The city of Oviedo is moving forward with a safety project along West Mitchell Hammock Road, with construction set to begin Wednesday. The work will span from just east of State Road 426 to just west of South Lake Jessup Avenue. The project stems from a 2018 study that recommended improvements to safety
APD responds to burglaries at a business, a home and two vehicles
The Apopka Police Department’s weekly report lists four burglaries from Sept. 20–26. A commercial burglary and an auto burglary were reported on September 23, followed by another auto burglary and a residential burglary on September 26. The report provides no information about suspects, arrests, or property taken. ****
Florida dad finds son stuck face-down in concrete mixer
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Central Florida father found his son dead inside a concrete mixer, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. In an incident report, a deputy said a call came in around 12:38 p.m. on Tuesday about the incident at a construction site near Chantal Lane and Hickman Drive.
On the Scene: The Social Cellar Opens at Historic Magnolia House
The historic Magnolia House in Leesburg welcomed a new chapter as the home of The Social Cellar, which celebrated its grand opening on Friday, September 4. Owners James, Shawna and Lizzy Pancari poured their creativity into the historic property, refreshing the space with new paint and décor that gave the venue a beaut
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
LOS ANGELES — A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found mentally competent by a judge on Tuesday to stand trial. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, of Orlando,...
Missing swimmer found dead after search at Wekiva Springs State Park
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Investigators recovered a body from the water amid a search for a missing swimmer at Wekiva Springs State Park on Monday evening, according to the Seminole County Fire Department. A SCFD spokesperson told News 6 that the agency initially received a call about a man...
11-year-old boy appears in front of Seminole County judge for motor bike citation
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – An 11-year-old Oviedo boy appeared before a judge Tuesday after police cited him on Labor Day for riding what officers described as an unregistered motorbike he was too young to operate. Cade Kirchner stood in court alongside his parents and attorney for a hearing that...
1 killed, another critically injured in separate construction accidents
One construction worker was killed, and another was critically injured Tuesday in two separate construction accidents about a mile apart in Seminole County, authorities said.
Geneva arson suspect held in jail on no bond as death toll of dogs...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Seminole County judge has ordered a Geneva man to be held in jail on no bond, a day after investigators said the man deliberately set his house on fire with more than a dozen dogs inside. Terrance Banks, 40, made his first appearance before...
Homicide Suspect Arrested in Central Florida, License Plate Reader Caught Tag
A homicide suspect was arrested after a standoff in Central Florida when a license plate reader caught his tag, according to local law enforcement. The post Homicide Suspect Arrested in Central Florida, License Plate Reader Caught Tag appeared first on West Orlando News .
