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ORLANDO, Florida - Omar Idonis Graciani Rodriguez, a 32-year-old from Orlando, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Graciani Rodriguez was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe after pleading guilty on December 19, 2025, according to U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. Court documents reveal that while incarcerated on state charges, Graciani Rodriguez...

A new cardiac catheterization lab now is open at Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital in Ocoee. “We’ve been listening to our community and know that specialized cardiology care is something. people in West Orange County would like to have closer to home,” said Maggie Bonko, Orlando.

If you're coming to Orlando, you'll find that there are several incredible things to do in the city besides visiting Disney World – including playing a round or two of golf. Golfers who are looking to head to The City Beautiful do have one big problem, though — there are a lot of courses to choose from. According to Links Magazine, Florida is, hands-down, the...

An Orlando man who treated pandemic unemployment benefits like his own personal jackpot is headed to federal prison for six years and three months. A jury found 36-year-old Dexter Ray King guilty of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme prosecutors say funneled more than half a million dollars in pandemic unemployment money into accounts he controlled.

A woman is suing an Orlando wing restaurant after she was seriously injured when the ceiling collapsed on her while she dined, according to a lawsuit.

A professor of history at UCF was named one of the 31 American Council on Education fellows for this academic year, the organization announced in a release Wednesday. Associate Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies Wayne H. Bowen was one of the fellows selected for this year's cohort, following a rigorous application process and his nomination by the senior administration at the university.

Deputy Sergio Soares Lemos arrived on the scene and found the child not breathing.

Tucked along Curry Ford Road in Orlando, Pizza Bruno has built a reputation that goes well beyond its neighborhood. With over 2,000 reviews and a consistent 4.3-star rating, this wood-fired pizzeria has earned loyal fans from across Central Florida and beyond. From Michelin recognition to rave reviews from New Yorkers...

Orange County Animal Services will hold two free ARM Your Pet events on April 22 and April 29, offering vaccinations and microchipping for cats and dogs. Services include rabies vaccines, combination vaccines, and microchip registration in a national database. The events will take place at the Orange County Animal Services facility and Barnett Park.

Apopka police handled 1,548 calls for service, 35 crashes, and issued 130 citations during the week of April 5–11. Arrests included serious charges such as aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, kidnapping/false imprisonment, and armed burglary. The report also highlights multiple drug-related offenses, traffic violations, and several juvenile arrests involving weapons and theft.