Man arrested for trying to cash $25K check acquired through phone scam in Orlando
ORLANDO, FLA. (WSVN) - A man was arrested in Orlando, accused of attempting to cash a check from a 71-year-old worth nearly $25,000. Police said Juan Viera Castro claimed the money was for construction work, but the victim told police that he was tricked into sending the check, following a phony Federal Trade...
Driver dies after car overturns, hits stopped Mercedes on SR-46 in Sanford, troopers say;...
SANFORD, Fla. – A deadly crash involving two vehicles shut down State Road 46 in Sanford after a driver struck a guardrail before falling onto the roadway below, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. on Monday. Preliminary reports indicate a 2008 Honda...
Orange County, FL, Firefighter Arrested for Throwing Tampons on Lawn of Ex-Boyfriend
Orange County Fire Rescue firefighter Gabrielle Franze, 28, was arrested on Friday by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly littering the lawn of her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend with tampons in Deltona. Franze was arrested on two counts of misdemeanor stalking charges, court records show. During...
93-Year-Old Woman Airlifted After Crash on SR-52 Involving Tesla
PASCO COUNTY, FLa- A serious two-vehicle crash occurred Sunday afternoon on State Road 52 at the intersection of Old Tampa Bay Road, leaving one driver seriously injured. According to authorities, the crash happened when a 93-year-old woman from San Antonio, Florida, driving a Ford Escape westbound on SR-52,...
WATCH: All Hell Breaks Loose After Theft Bust at Universal Orlando
Lets get straight to it! Orlando Police Department (OPD) responded to a call at Universal Orlando. Officers were called by security after undercover loss prevention investigators caught a group stealing items from a kiosk outside of one of the Universal Orlando theme parks. You can watch officers attempt to make...
28 Florida restaurants suddenly shut down as economy teeters
Florida’s restaurant scene has long been a mix of tourist magnets, coastal gems, and beloved local eateries. But 2025 is shaping up to be a brutal year: closures are happening…
Teller’s gut feeling foils $50K scam targeting a Florida senior
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — A vigilant bank teller foiled a check scam, leading police to uncover how a 71-year-old Florida man was tricked out of $50,000. According to the Orlando Police Department (OPD) the suspect, Viera Castro, attempted to cash a $24,980 check at South State Bank on Orange Avenue, but was met with...
“Only In Florida” Officers Wrestle 6-Foot Gator From Woman’s Yard Straight Into Their Cruiser
You’ve got to love Florida! It’s a state where the wildlife often shows up uninvited, and somehow, it all works out. This week, a 6-foot alligator decided to make a local’s yard its hangout spot, right by the front door. Imagine stepping outside in the morning, coffee...
Woman Suffered Serious Injuries After Foot Became Caught in Netting at Universal’s Volcano Bay
According to the Orange County Clerk Court Records (OCCCR), a lawsuit has been filed by a guest who suffered serious injuries after her foot became caught in netting at Universal’s Volcano Bay (Volcano Bay). The woman’s complaint says she sustained “serious bodily injuries” when she suddenly and without warning...
Alzheimer’s Association in Florida raises thousands at Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Thousands in Orlando and Leesburg raised over $500,000 at Walk to End Alzheimer’s for care, support, and research.
