6 kids caught after New Year’s car chase near Orlando, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After a lengthy car chase on New Year’s Day, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released footage showing what exactly happened. According to the OCSO, the incident kicked off after a deputy tried to pull over a Toyota Corolla that ran a red light near Silver Star Road and Hiawassee Drive.
20 Years Later, Search Continues For Missing Orlando Woman Jennifer Kesse
Florida law enforcement continues to investigate the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, who allegedly went missing on January 24, 2006, after leaving her south Orlando condominium and never arriving at work, prompting a search that has spanned two decades.
Seminole County high school girls accused in murder plot, report shows
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – After two girls were arrested last week in an attempted-murder investigation, Altamonte Springs police have revealed a few more details about what exactly happened. In an arrest report, police said that Lake Brantley High School received an anonymous tip on Jan. 22 at around 11:30...
Torchy’s Tacos soon to close
Torchy's Tacos in Winter Garden will close its doors permanently Tuesday, Feb. 3. Located at 3310 Daniels Road, Suite 102, Winter Garden, Torchy's Tacos is a Tex-Mex chain offering a variety of dishes, including fajitas, burritos, salad bowls, tacos, street corn, quesadillas and more. The restaurant also offers...
Coast Guard Suspended Search for Missing Kayaker near Honeymoon Island
The Coast Guard suspended the search for a missing kayaker near Honeymoon Island State Park in Central Florida. The post Coast Guard Suspended Search for Missing Kayaker near Honeymoon Island appeared first on West Orlando News .
‘Inadvertently overlooked:’ Disabled veteran’s van towed at Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. – Finding accessible parking at Orlando International Airport can difficult for disabled drivers, according to disabled veteran and travel influencer Sylvia Longmire. Longmire, who lives with debilitating multiple sclerosis, has traveled to 58 countries and all 50 states in a wheelchair, documenting her...
Cold weather shelters to open in Central Florida as next cold blast hits
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Cold weather shelters across Central Florida are opening as the region prepares for an extended cold snap with several mornings of freeze and frost concerns. Shelters are opening as temperatures in the area are set to plummet thanks to a winter storm sweeping into Central...
Aniko, The Balkan Market Opens in Ivanhoe Village
A new specialty grocery has opened in Ivanhoe Village, bringing baked and packaged goods from Eastern Europe to the neighborhood. Aniko, The Balkan Market is now open at 1700 N. Orange Ave., offering a curated selection of foods inspired by Balkan and Eastern European traditions. The shop carries imported packaged...
Woman found sitting in damaged vehicle with tequila outside Verizon store
A Davenport woman was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after a deputy found her severely damaged vehicle sitting in the Verizon parking lot. A deputy noticed 31-year-old Corina Siara Reyes sitting in a silver minivan parked at Verizon, located at 501 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, around 1:15 a.m....
Someone Forgot Their C8 Corvette In A Florida Retention Pond
Orlando firefighters faced an unusual recovery task last Wednesday morning when they spotted a flash of metallic red where it didn’t belong – partially submerged in a roadside retention pond. The vehicle, quickly identified as a C8 Corvette Stingray, was lodged in the water near the busy interchange of State Road 417...
