Man accused of killing 13-year-old girl found competent to stand trial
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July was found competent to stand trial. During a hearing Thursday, a judge ruled Jerry Dorisme is mentally capable, overturning a previous finding that he was not competent for trial....
Seminole County Public Schools bus driver honored for stopping an attempted abduction
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Seminole County Public Schools bus driver was recognized by the state of Florida for going above and beyond to protect students. She not only gets her kids to and from school safely but worked to stop a child abduction. Some jobs take a special kind...
Deputies identify name and cause of death for Florida man found inside apartment
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies have released additional details on the 22-year-old man who was found dead inside his Florida apartment. Type In Any Name, Wait 127 Seconds, See Instant ResultsEnter any name here. View results on the next page.Consumer Daily |. The Orange County...
Popular FL Mediterranean Eatery Explains 20% Service Charge That Doesn’t Automatically Go To Staff
If you eat out in Florida's restaurants or frequent its hair salons, dry cleaners, coffee shops, or even fast food joints, you know that many places expect you to tip regardless of whether you received extensive one-on-one service or not. Some Floridians have begun to notice...
Sub Teacher Betrays Trust: Kissimmee Man Arrested Sexually Exploiting Haines City Student
A former substitute teacher at Haines City High School has been arrested and charged with sexual offenses against a 16-year-old student. 23-year-old Chase Crabb of Kissimmee is accused of engaging in an inappropriate online relationship with the student, sending sexually...
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Announces $300 Million Expansion
As part of its overall commitment to pediatric health, Nemours Children’s Health will invest $300 million in Central Florida over the next four years to meet growing needs for highest-quality pediatric care. “This expansion is a critical step in achieving our vision of bringing...
Winter Springs man killed in wreck on Red Bug Lake Road
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A 74-year-old Winter Springs man was killed Wednesday after running a red light and crashing into another car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on Red Bug Lake Road near State Road 417. According to a crash...
Man accused in Kissimmee deadly celebratory New Year’s shooting denied bond
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A Kissimmee man accused of firing celebratory gunshots on New Year’s Day, resulting in the death of a woman, will remain in custody after a judge denied his request for bond during a hearing on Thursday. Carlos Tejada, 44, faces a charge of manslaughter...
US Marshalls arrest Crawford County fugitive in Florida
A Van Buren man wanted for parole violation was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service at an Amtrak station in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday.
Seminole County judge to face suspension and public reprimand for misconduct in court
A Seminole county judge will be public ally reprimanded next month.
