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Kissimmee Man Lands in Jail for Sexually Abusing 12-Year-Old Boy

A Kissimmee man who police say abused a 12-year-old boy, is now behind bars. Jorge L. Ramos, 49, of the 2200 block of Bryan Street, Kissimmee, was taken into custody on Tuesday. He is charged with sexual battery on a child under 12-year-old. The boy's mother told investigators that her son...

Gimme The Loot: Robbery Experts Targeting Orlando Stores

Three Orange County gas stations were robbed by masked gunmen early on Wednesday morning and law enforcement officials believe the robberies might be connected.

Man stabbed multiple times in Home Depot parking lot

A suspect is in custody following a stabbing incident, in the parking lot of Home Depot on Orange Blossom Trail Wednesday.

1 Dead, 2 Injured in vehicle pile up on I-4

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 early on Monday morning left one person dead and two others with life threatening injuries.

Long arm of the law: Man Jailed for lying to Grand Jury in 22-year-old murder case

A man who lied to a Grand Jury in a homicide case dating back more than 22 years ago, was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail Thursday.

Man arrested after robbing two banks

A man who robbed a SunTrust Bank on East Colonial Drive on Monday, and committed another bank robbery in Winter Park yesterday, has been arrested, Orlando police said.

Another One Down: Teen Killed in Overnight Shooting at Windsor Cove Apartments

  A teen was shot and killed on Orlando's west side on Sunday night, Orlando police say. Investigators arrived at the Windsor Cove Apartments located at 1488 Mercy Drive, to find Keith Griffin, 19, lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. Griffin was taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center...

SunTrust Bank Robbed

Orlando police are searching for a man who robbed the SunTrust bank at 2300 East Colonial Drive on Monday morning.

Operation Eternal Vigilance: Over 80 charged with Illegal gun, Narcotics Sales

Sheriff Jerry Demings, Orlando Police Chief John Mina and other law enforcement agencies will announce the arrest of more than 80 suspects charged with the sale of illegal guns and narcotics, on Orange County's west side.

Misty Oaks double murder suspect arrested, as hunt for his brother continues

A double murder suspect is now in custody and deputies are looking for the suspect's brother, a person of interest in the double homicide that occurred earlier this month on Orange County's west side.

Man Arrested in 2012 Sexual Battery, Kidnapping Case of College-Aged Female

Through a positive DNA match, a man who deputies say, two years ago, committed sexual battery on a college-aged female and bound another in the Auvers Village Apartments on Orange County's east side, has been arrested.

Bullet that Killed Woman at Orlando Nightclub came from cop’s gun

The bullet that fatally struck a woman early this morning in a downtown Orlando bar, came from the gun of an Orlando police officer.

Woman Killed in Shooting at Orlando Bar, Police Officer Shot

A woman was killed following a shooting at an Orlando night club and a policeman was injured in a confrontation early on Tuesday morning.

Robbery on I-Drive: Do You Recognize This Armed Robber? (Video)

A white male suspect, armed with a handgun, held up two employees at the Tourist Information Center at 8000 International Drive, on Thursday, Orange County deputies said.

Deputies release composite sketches in Orange County double murders

Orange County deputies released on Friday, composite sketches of two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of two men one week ago.

Yet Another Murder In The Hood

A man was shot dead Wednesday and another remains in critical condition, Orange County deputies said.

Man and Woman Gunned Down inside Orlando Apartment

  A man and a woman were shot to death inside an Orlando apartment on Tuesday, Orange County deputies said. The double homicide happened at the Misty Oaks Apartments in the 6900 block of River Oaks Drive on Orange County's westside, late Tuesday morning or early afternoon. A third victim, a female,...

Man connected to Orlando teen’s disappearance faces new charge

Orange County deputies have filed another charge against Sanel Saint Simon, the man connected to a missing teen and whose body it is believed was recovered near the Osceola-Polk Line Road last Friday.

Lakeland man arrested on kiddy porn charges, says he was curious about bestiality

A Lakeland man who told investigators he was curious about bestiality, was arrested on Friday, charged with four counts of child pornography, Polk County deputies said.

Deputies: Decomposing Female Body Found Near Osecola-Polk Line

The body of a decomposing female was found in a wooded area along State Road 532 on Friday morning and efforts are underway to determine if it is that of missing teen Alexandria Chery.

Lakeland teacher lands in jail after threatening State Attorney

A Lakeland middle school teacher is in the Polk County Jail, charged with corruption over threatening a State Attorney, Polk County deputies said. Kelly Ann Karynn, 49, who teaches at Bartow Middle School, was arrested Wednesday, after deputies say, she threatened a State Attorney in a jail house conversation with...

Buddy Dyer’s World Class City Named “Most Crime Ridden”

After nearly three terms Mayor Dyer has turned Orlando into one of America's most crime ridden cities, according to a new report.

Magic announce roster for Orlando Pro Summer League

The Orlando Magic have released their roster for the 2014 Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League.

Orlando Magic pay tribute to Jameer Nelson on 10th Anniversary

In honor of his 10 years with the Orlando Magic, the organization has placed two billboards in Orlando to thank Jameer Nelson for a decade of legendary moments.

Orlando Magic select Sentient Jet as Official Private Jet Provider

The Orlando Magic and Sentient Jet, a Directional Aviation Capital company, have announced today a multi-year partnership renewal, naming Sentient Jet as the Official Private Jet Provider of the Orlando Magic.

Pedestrian killed by hit and run driver in Orange County

A 56-year-old man was killed early this morning by a hit and run driver in Orange County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Two Women Killed in Hit and Run Crash on Pine Hills Road

Two women died in a vehicular crash on Sunday night after the driver of an SUV ran a red light on Pine Hills Road, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Magic’s Tobias Harris, Victor Oladipo team up to open new Magic Kingdom attraction

Orlando Magic players Tobias Harris and Victor Oladipo joined youth and adults from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida on May 28 to officially open Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the newest attraction at Magic Kingdom Park. As the crowning jewel of New Fantasyland, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a...

Orlando Magic, UnitedHealthcare offering 100 scholarships for Kids’ Summer Camps

The Orlando Magic will host over 20 basketball camps, designed for boys and girls of all skill levels ages 7-16, across Central Florida this summer. The Magic is teaming up with UnitedHealthcare to provide 100 kids with full scholarships to attend these camps. Registration is officially open and limited space is still available for all sessions.

Guess the 2014 NBA Draft Order and Win $100K, Courtesy of Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic is offering the opportunity to win $100,000 for accurately predicting the players to be drafted in spots 1-14 of the 2014 NBA Draft.