APD makes 37 arrests, responds to more than 1,600 calls during the week of...
Apopka police investigated 47 traffic crashes, issued 74 citations, and handled 1,677 calls for service during the week of June 7-13. Officers made 37 arrests on charges ranging from drug possession and DUI to aggravated assault, weapons offenses, and outstanding warrants. Among the more serious incidents were a firear
Orlando Police Bodycam Shows ‘Robbed’ Woman’s Story Taking Unexpected Turn When Cop Spots 1...
A minor traffic stop led to a woman’s arrest as she kept lying to the police officer. One major lie that caused suspicion was that she told Officer Brown about her identification documents. She said, “I will be honest with you. I have nothing on me. I literally have just my cash. I just got
Mister O1 pizza to open 4 new Florida locations. Here’s where
Mister O1, a Michelin-recommended pizzeria founded in Miami Beach, is planning on opening four locations across Florida. The restaurant originally opened in 2014 at 1680 Michigan Ave. in Miami Beach, and has since expanded across Florida and into Georgia, Texas and North Carolina, with both operational and planned loca
Construction begins on affordable homes in Seminole County
SANFORD, Fla. – A milestone has been reached for a community designed to bring affordable housing to nearly 20 families in Seminole County. On Wednesday, a wall-raising ceremony was held for the future Legacy Square neighborhood located south of West 25th Street near Grenada Avenue in Sanford. When finished,...
Ocoee PD explorers exceed at the Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy
The Ocoee Police Department recognized five teens from its Explorer Post 2909, for graduating from the Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. The Ocoee Police Department Explorer Post 2909 is a program designed for youth ages 14 to 21 interested in law enforcement careers. Explorers receive hands-on training
Central Florida troopers arrested in major overtime fraud case
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Central Florida trooper has been taken into custody as part of an overtime fraud investigation, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators identified the trooper as Capt. Lenita King, the Orlando District 2 commander for FHP Troop D. Jail records show that King...
Winter Park advances plan to build parking garage at City Hall
Can’t find parking in Winter Park? The city commission’s moving forward with a plan that could help you out by building a parking garage at City Hall. On May 13, commissioners directed staff to “issue a solicitation for development teams” that want to help execute this plan, Craig O’Neil, Winter Park’s assistant direct
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute father and son orthopedists continue surgical legacy
When Jacob Cox walked into the operating room at Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital during his first week on the job as an orthopedic surgeon five years ago, he was met with a surprise. Standing in the room, scrubbed and ready to go were his father, Kevin Cox,...
Southwest Middle School principal accepts position with Osceola County School District
Southwest Middle School's Damian Rosado no longer will be serving as the principal of the school beginning Tuesday, June 30. He has accepted a new position with the Osceola County School District. Rosado said serving as Southwest Middle's principals was one of the greatest honors of his career. In his...
Beyond a Down syndrome diagnosis
There are about 8.3 billion people on the planet, and not one person is the same. Every single human has his or her own talents, fears, voices. Each comes from a different background, upbringing, culture. And some humans have a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21 — trisomy...
