Camp counselor accused of molesting child at Maitland day camp
MAITLAND, Fla. – A camp counselor in Maitland is accused of molesting a young child at a day camp. Mahlyk Poole, 21, is charged with lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim younger than 12 years old. A judge denied bond for Poole during an initial appearance Friday, noting...
Next steps in the Sheriff Lopez investigation
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was escorted out of the Lake County Jail on Thursday evening after posting bond amid an alleged federal racketeering case. Lopez stayed silent as he walked out of jail –- and was quickly escorted to a waiting truck. He did not answer reporters' questions. Jose Rivas, a...
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Florida Where $46 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Ever had that moment when your wallet’s feeling lighter than a Florida cloud but your shopping list is heavier than a summer thunderstorm?. AZ Thrift LLC in Kissimmee might just be your financial salvation and treasure-hunting paradise rolled into one massive, bargain-packed wonderland. Let’s be honest – we all...
Orlando man arrested for threatening US Attorney Alina Habba
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, Greg Kehoe, announced charges against an Orlando man for threatening a law enforcement officer on Friday.
Orlando man pleads guilty to illegally selling machine guns, law enforcement says
An Orlando man is arrested as part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice initiative targeting illegal immigration and violent crime.
Teacher loses license after conviction for Disney exposure
Free local news and info, in your inbox at 6 a.m. M-F. The Duval Schools math teacher who was arrested last year for exposing himself through a poolside window at a Disney resort was sentenced Wednesday to 12 months’ probation. He also will have to relinquish his teaching license.
This Massive Aviation Museum in Pensacola Lets You Walk Under Blue Angels Jets and...
It’s not every day you get to stroll beneath a supersonic fighter jet or stand in the shadow of a 1940s dive bomber—but at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, that’s just the beginning. This soaring tribute to the U.S. Navy’s aviation history is part museum, part air hangar, and entirely awe-inspiring.
This Shiny Florida Castle Is Covered in Aluminum and Filled With Bizarre Homemade Art...
Tucked into the quiet backroads of Ona, Florida—population small, charm enormous—you’ll find something utterly unexpected: a castle made of aluminum, rising like a mirage from the swampy landscape. Solomon’s Castle isn’t just a roadside curiosity—it’s a full-blown, self-built fortress of recycled materials, groan-worthy wordplay, and offbeat artistry.
Orlando Rallies Around Young Worker After E-Bike Theft at Bad As’s Burgers
What started as a devastating moment for one hardworking Orlando teen has turned into a powerful show of community kindness. Bad As’s Burgers (@badass_burgersfl), the popular burger joint on Curry Ford known for its cheeky attitude and big flavors, shared surveillance footage on Instagram last night of a what appears...
Burst pipe at Orlando apartment complex floods more than 20 units, officials say
ORLANDO, Fla. - At least 24 units were evacuated on Friday morning after a pipe burst at an Orlando apartment complex, officials say. The Orlando Fire Department said it responded around 6:15 a.m. on Friday to the 500 block of Delaney Ave., which is located in Downtown Orlando. Officials said...
