Californians scammed Central Florida woman out of nearly $500K, deputies say
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Two California residents were taken into custody after an Orange City woman was scammed out of nearly half a million dollars, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. In a release on Tuesday, deputies identified the pair of suspects as Jason Hellawell, 56; and co-conspirator...
Runaway Emu Recovered by Orange County Deputies in Central Florida Escapade
In a somewhat unusual event for Central Florida, deputies in Orange County pursued an adventurous emu that had escaped from its residence. The incident, reported by WFTV, saw the large flightless bird taking a moment of rest in the shade, flanked by two deputies. In a photo shared by the...
Central Florida Man Buys $2 Million Scratch-Off Ticket
SAINT CLOUD, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced that Robert Shevett, of St. Cloud, claimed a $2 million top prize from the ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s Orlando District Office on April 29. The Osceola County man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time,...
Haines City man says he was driving 105 mph on SR-417 to get friend...
A 19-year-old from Haines City was caught driving 105 mph on an Orlando expressway Monday morning, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.
Orlando Woman’s Mysterious Death in Manchester Investigated, Family Seeks Answers and Support
The Manchester Police Department and the TBI are currently investigating a homicide after the body of Allecia Wolfe, a 40-year-old woman from Orlando, Florida, was discovered in a field behind the Truckers Inn in Manchester, as first reported by WSMV. Wolfe, also known as Allecia Carnley, was found last Monday, but...
Orlando weather: Storms may bring inches of rain, flash flooding risk to Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Tuesday is a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day, with multiple rounds of heavy rain expected across Central Florida. A few hit-and-miss downpours are possible this morning, with higher chances of scattered showers and storms by late morning and midday. Even with breaks in the activity, additional rounds of...
White Castle’s Newest Central Florida Spot: Clermont!
Central Florida - here's what you've anxiously been waiting to hear! Clermont residents and visitors can soon get their hands on those famous White Castle sliders—construction is already underway on the city’s second freestanding location. The new 3,220-square-foot restaurant, located at 4551 Collina Terrace, near...
Lake Mary Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash on SR 429 Ramp in Orange...
An early morning crash yesterday in Orange County claimed the life of a woman, as reported by the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on the ramp from State Road 453 to northbound State Road 429 around 5:13 a.m. A statement obtained by ClickOrlando detailed that the 24-year-old Lake Mary woman was traveling...
Mount Dora Couple Turns Family Ranching Heritage Into Statewide Beef Delivery Service
What started as a dinner-table conversation in a busy household has grown into a thriving business connecting families across Florida with high-quality, locally raised beef. Mount Dora residents John and Colby Osteen, both fifth-generation ranchers, are the founders of The Wildflower Ranch, a family-owned and...
FHP ride-along shows how law enforcement is combatting super speeders
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s new Super Speeder Law has been in effect since July 1 and gives harsher penalties to those driving 50 miles over the speed limit or more than 100 miles per hour. Since the law went into effect, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has made...