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Central Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Odometer Tampering Charges

A Central Florida man recently pleaded guilty to odometer tampering charges.

Orange County Man Gets Federal Prison for Drug and Firearms Offenses

An Orange County man is going to federal prison for drug and firearms offenses.

Governor DeSantis Makes Appointment to University of Central Florida Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis recently made an appointment to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees.

Man Indicted for First Degree Murder in October Shooting in Orlando

A man was recently indicted for murder in an October shooting in Orlando.

Two Indicted for Murder in Fatal Shooting of Orlando 19-Year-Old

Two 22-year-old defendants were indicted for murder in the fatal shooting of an Orlando 19-year-old.

Teen Indicted for Murder for Orlando Shooting

A teen was indicted for first degree murder for a 2023 Orlando shooting.

TWEEDS Suit Shop Opens in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, with Backroom 1920s Speakeasy

TWEEDS Suit Shop opened in Orlando’s Baldwin Park with a new store interior that transformed into a clandestine, backroom 1920s speakeasy.

Fatal Shooting during Vehicle Burglary in Orlando

Police were investigating a recent fatal shooting during a vehicle burglary in Orlando, where the shooter remained on the scene.

Orange County Mom Indicted for Murder of Infant Son

An Orange County mom was recently indicted for the murder of her infant son after intentionally setting herself and two children on fire.

Orlando Police Arrest Man in Ivey Lane Homicide

The Orlando Police Department arrested a man in a recent Ivey Lane homicide.

Two Busted by Orlando Police in Robbery by Sudden Snatch

Two people were busted by the Orlando Police Department in a robbery by sudden snatch.

Darden Restaurants Reported Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Results, Declared Quarterly Dividend

Darden Restaurants, Inc. recently reported its financial results for the second quarter and declared a quarterly dividend.

Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE Appliances Unveiled First-Of-Its-Kind Trophy in Orlando

The Pop-Tarts Bowl and GE Appliances unveiled a first-of-its-kind trophy in Orlando with a built-in, working toaster.

Downtown Orlando Holiday Drone Show Returns for One Night at Lake Eola Park

The community is invited to experience the one-night only holiday drone show in downtown Orlando.

Orlando Man Trafficked Firearms, Smuggling from U.S. to Canada

An Orlando man trafficked firearms, smuggling the goods from the United States to Canada.

Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in Orlando Two Years after Serving for Murder

A man was convicted of attempted murder in Orlando just two years after serving 20 years in prison for murder.

Orlando Man Indicted for Possessing Unregistered Converted Machinegun as Convicted Felon

A 25-year-old Orlando man was indicted for possessing an unregistered converted machinegun as a convicted felon.

Red Lobster Announces Launch of Happy Hour

Raise a glass because Red Lobster just launched Happy Hour.

70-Year-Old Man Indicted for Sexual Battery on Child Under 12 in Orlando

A 70-year-old man was indicted for sexual battery on a child under 12 in Orlando.

Repeat Offender Kidnapped, Carjacked, Robbed Orlando Uber Driver

A repeat offender who kidnapped, carjacked, and robbed and Orlando Uber driver.

Major Orlando Fentanyl Trafficker Convicted

A major Orlando fentanyl trafficker was recently convicted.

Air France Launching Nonstop Flights from Orlando to Paris in 2025

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Air France announced the launch of a new nonstop route connecting Central Florida to Paris.

Orlando International Airport Traffic Stop Finds Fully Automatic Handgun, Cocaine

A recent traffic stop at Orlando International Airport found a modified fully automatic handgun, cocaine, and cash.

Man Convicted of Murder after Argument at Orlando Hotel

A man was convicted of murdering another man by shooting him in the chest, head and neck after an argument at an Orlando hotel.

Winter Park Woman Murdered Boyfriend, Leaving Him to Suffocate in Suitcase

A Winter Park woman murdered her boyfriend, leaving him to suffocate to death in a suitcase.

Red Lobster Debuts New Menu to Kick Off Season of Celebration

Red Lobster launched its new menu, now available at all 545 Red Lobster locations nationwide.

Disney Lifeguard Busted Looking to Have Sex with 14-Year-Old Girl

A Disney World lifeguard was busted chatting online with what he thought was a 14-year old girl, but it was really an undercover detective. 

Life-Saving Naloxone Distributed at EDC Orlando

As Orlando’s Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) welcomed attendees to Tinker Field, Project Opioid was on-site, offering free naloxone nasal spray.

Police Warn about Lost, Stolen Phones at EDC Orlando

Local police are warning about lost and stolen phones at EDC Orlando at Camping World Stadium in downtown.

Man Arrested in Orlando Road Rage Incident Involving Gun

The Orlando Police Department arrested a man in an Orlando road rage incident involving a gun.