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Orlando Briefs

Full Sail University Graduates Credited on Academy Award Winning Projects

Full Sail University celebrated that alumni were credited on Oscar-winning projects.

Tips from Residents Lead Orlando Police to Guns & Drugs at Home

The Orlando Police Department credited several residents who called OPD about guns and illegal drugs at a home for a recent bust.

Orlando Police Make Arrest in Rosemont Shooting

Orlando police make arrest in Rosemont shooting with multiple victims, including a 21-year-old who was pronounced dead on scene.

Criminal with Extensive Burglary History Off the Streets of Orlando

A criminal linked to burglaries in the Lancaster Park, Delaney Park, Bel Air, Lake Como and College Park neighborhoods is off the streets of Orlando.

Multiple Felons with Firearms Captured after Fleeing Orlando Traffic Stop

Multiple felons, including a convicted felon wanted for attempted murder, were captured after attempting to flee an Orlando traffic stop.

Ticket Sales Open for Second Harvest’s 3rd Annual Ultimate Garden Party

Gather your friends, don your most dapper attire, and Escape to Elegance with other hunger relief supporters for Second Harvest’s 3rd Ultimate Garden Party.

U.S. Sues Tampa & Orlando For-Profit Schools for False Post-9/11 GI Bill Claims

The United States filed civil lawsuit against Tampa and Orlando for-profit schools involving false claims to the VA for Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition payments.

Orange County Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

A 35-year-old Orange County man was sentenced for fentanyl distribution.

Ritchie Bros. Sold $258 Million at Auction in Orlando

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold thousands of equipment items, trucks and vehicles worth $258+ million at its premier global auction event in Orlando.

Orlando Police Crime Prevention Awards Recognize Block Captains

Neighborhood Watch programs and Block Captains across Orlando partner with the Orlando Police Department to keep their neighborhoods crime-free.

Orlando Man Who Committed Five Armed Robberies Sentenced

A 29-year-old Orlando man who committed five armed robberies has been sentenced and will be spending some time in prison.

Multi-Convicted Felon Sentenced for Drug Trafficking, Firearms Offenses

A multi-convicted felon from Orlando has been sentenced for drug trafficking and firearms offenses in Central Florida.

Salvation Army Women’s and Children’s Shelter in Orlando Opens

After renovations, The Salvation Army women's and children's shelter in Orlando opened, offering support to those experiencing homelessness.

Florida Resident Smuggled Firearms to Violent Haitian Gang that Kidnapped Americans

A Florida resident who smuggled firearms to a violent Haitian gang that kidnapped Americans has been sentenced.

Apopka Man Sentenced in Connection with Gun Store Burglaries

A 25-year-old Apopka man has been sentenced in connection with gun store burglaries.

Orlando Human Trafficker Sentenced for Trafficking 17-Year-Old

A Central Florida human trafficker sentenced for trafficking a runaway juvenile for several months.

Man Indicted on First Degree Murder of Orlando 15-Year-Old

A grand jury returned a First Degree Murder indictment against 30-year-old in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Orlando boy.

Serial Central Florida Bank Robber Sentenced to Federal Prison

A serial Central Florida bank robber has been sentenced to federal prison.

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics, Weapon Offenses

A 44-year-old Orlando man pleaded guilty to narcotics and weapon offenses.

Orlando Police Bust Group Hosting Illegal Drug Pop-Up Parties

The Orlando Police Department busted a group hosting illegal drug pop-up parties and five people have been arrested.

18-Year-Old Arrested for Murder in Orlando Apartment Shooting

The Orlando Police Department arrested an 18-year-old man for murder in an Orlando apartment shooting on Mercy Drive.

Anonymous Tip Leads Orlando Police to Drugs, Guns

Orlando Police Department detectives conducted a search warrant based on an anonymous tip that led to illegal drugs and guns.

Jury Delivers Verdict in Orlando Delaney Park Stabbing Murder

A Central Florida jury delivered a verdict in an Orlando stabbing murder in the Delaney Park neighborhood.

Orlando Police Seek Woman for Hit-and-Run Striking 13-Year-Old Girl on Bike

The Orlando Police Department is seeking a woman for a hit-and-run striking a 13-year-old on a bike.

Orlando Man Charged with Smuggling Firearms from U.S. to Canada

A 23-year-old Orlando man has been charged with smuggling firearms from the United States to Canada.

Jury Decides Case of Repeat DUI Offender Who Injured Two Kids

A jury decided in the case of a repeat DUI offender who injured two kids in his last crash at an Orange County gas station.

Free Pioneer Days Festival at Cypress Grove Park

It’s Pioneer Days Festival this weekend - February 24th and 25th - at Cypress Grove Park in Orlando and admission is free.

Florida Democrats Are Going to Disney

Florida Democrats are going to Disney as the Democratic Party takes over Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando.

Orlando Police Officer Arrested Off-Duty

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office reported an Orlando police officer who was off-duty has been arrested.

ACE Solves It All Acquired in Orlando Market

The acquisition of ACE Solves It All in Orlando was recently announced.