Conviction of Gang Leader Secured in Central Florida
The conviction of a "Sex Money Murder" gang leader was secured in Central Florida in a multi-agency racketeering investigation. The post Conviction of Gang Leader Secured in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Reward for info after woman reported missing out of Orlando, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. – A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information in the disappearance of Robertyne Sulfranc, who was last seen in Orlando on Nov. 23, 2025, police say. Sulfranc, 32, was last seen in the 700 block of S. Lee Avenue and had planned to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends but failed to show...
Florida family says dog was euthanized within hour of pickup
A St. Cloud family says they are heartbroken after their 14-year-old dog was euthanized less than an hour after being picked up by Osceola County Animal Services.
‘Genderbread’ figure sparks investigation at Seminole County high school
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – News 6 has confirmed that a Seminole County teacher is under investigation after reportedly teaching about a “Genderbread” figure in the classroom. Earlier this month, a viewer submitted a tip that the AP Literature teacher at Lake Howell High School used the figure...
Seminole County schools investigate video of student and security guard
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Public Schools is looking into an incident at Millwee Middle School this week after a video surfaced on social media of an interaction between a student and a school security guard. The video, which was posted on Facebook on Wednesday, has been viewed...
Cheapest gas stations in Orlando
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
Lanes cleared on SR-408 after brush fire in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A brush fire forced the closure of all lanes on State Road 408 near the University of Central Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol said. As of 7 p.m., though, the FHP announced that all lanes had been cleared. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire adjacent...
Central Florida Police Solve 1988 Cold Case: Remains of Ernest Joe Manzanares Identified After...
After decades of uncertainty, a cold case mystery has reached its denouement with police announcing the identification of remains belonging to a man who went missing in 1988. Central Florida authorities confirmed the remains found in 2009 are indeed those of Ernest Joe Manzanares, as reported by WFTV. The...
Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – After a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to court records obtained by News 6. In the lawsuit, the mother — identified as Rachel Maddox of Seminole County...
A hidden crisis: Fentanyl overdoses hitting the elderly
ORLANDO, Fla. – Fentanyl continues to be the primary cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Even a very small amount of it can cause a lethal overdose. Last year, synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, accounted for 60% of all overdose deaths in the United States. And for seniors, it’s becoming a bigger...

















