‘Abandoned child’ leads to Orlando woman’s arrest after brutal attack
ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman was taken into custody on Monday after an “abandoned child” was found at an apartment complex, according to the Orlando Police Department. In an arrest affidavit, police said they responded to the complex at 9301 Summit Centre Way on Monday morning after the child was spotted “walking...
Man freed in 1996 New York murder charged in Poinciana road rage shooting
A Kissimmee man who became a national symbol of wrongful conviction has been arrested in Osceola County for attempted murder. Richard Rosario, 49, was arrested July 31 and is being held without bail on charges of attempted murder, discharge of a firearm from a vehicle, discharge of a firearm in public and shooting...
New CFO Blaise Ingoglia renames Florida DOGE ‘FAFO,’ which … isn’t better
The agency, still officially named DOGE, begins its audit into Orange County spending this week
Florida Unveils Statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., But Uh, There’s One Huge...
Winter Park, Fla. just unveiled a statue meant to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but what was supposed to be a tribute to one of the most recognizable figures in Black history has turned into a full-on roast session — and the people of Winter Park aren’t laughing… well, some are.
Orange County K-9 helps intercept 22 pounds of cocaine headed to Orlando area
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - An Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) K-9 is receiving a big "paws-up" after she and her deputy partner recently intercepted 10 kilograms, 22 pounds, of cocaine headed for the Orlando area. A ‘good girl’. What we know:. Myah, an OCSO K-9, is receiving lots of...
Undocumented immigrant arrested in Orlando: ‘Defrauded America out of millions of dollars’
ORLANDO, Fla. - An undocumented immigrant was recently arrested in Orlando after officials say he "defrauded America out of millions of dollars." The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Orlando and other partners recently arrested Osman Donaldo Zapata. Zapata, a Honduran national, is accused of being...
School districts hire consultants to recruit students as they face enrollment crisis: report
Public school enrollment losses prompted districts to hire recruitment consultants like Caissa K12 to convince parents to choose traditional public education options.
People’s Free Kitchen serves up side-dish program
People’s Free Kitchen launched a new volunteer program to supplement its efforts to feed those in the community. The local nonprofit organization, which distributes meals every week to those experiencing homelessness or in need, introduced its Side Dish Program in July to allow more people to get involved with the...
Orlando Fire Department Sued Over Alleged Failure to Treat Teen with Respiratory Distress
A wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against the City of Orlando Fire Department following the December 2023 death of a 16-year-old boy with autism, Down syndrome, and end-stage renal disease. The lawsuit, filed August 1, 2025, in Orange County Circuit Court, alleges that paramedics...
Orlando Ranks 12th for Worst Traffic in U.S., Report Finds
Orlando now ranks as the 12th worst metro area in the nation for traffic congestion, climbing two spots from last year, according to a new report by ConsumerAffairs. The annual ranking evaluated the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas based on average commute times, weekday congestion hours, and fatal car crash rates....
