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Orlando Smoke Shop Busted for Selling Cannabis to Minors

Orlando police received complaints about an Orlando smoke shop selling cannabis to minors from local schools.

Shooter at Orlando Festival Charged with Attempted First Degree Murder

OPD detectives identified the shooter from a festival event and an arrest warrant was obtained.

Attempted Orlando Bank Robbery on Semoran Ends with Arrest

OPD announced an arrest in a recent bank robbery on South Semoran Boulevard in Orlando.

Orlando Home Invasion Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder

In the middle of June at approximately 2am, Orlando police officers responded to a home invasion in progress on Mallard Pond Ct. A male suspect had entered the back patio of the victim's home. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); When confronted by the homeowner, the suspect...

Stolen Vehicle Recovered on Orange Blossom Trail from Felon with Gun

OPD's Parramore Bike Squad recently located and recovered a stolen vehicle in the area of South Orange Blossom Trail.

Men Solicit Sex from Undercover Deputies They Thought Were Prostitutes

The Orange County Sheriff's Office busted nine men who thought they were hiring prostitutes for sex, but they were actually soliciting undercover deputies.

Second Harvest Welcomes Two New Board Members

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors.

City of Orlando’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The second annual City of Orlando Juneteenth Celebration will take place at Clear Lake Park.

Orlando Sen. Thompson, Rep. Bracy Davis Co-Host Juneteenth Festival

Orlando State Senator Geraldine Thompson and State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis are hosting a festival in Ocoee celebrating Juneteenth.

OPD Officers Find 250 Grams of Cannabis, MDMA, Cocaine & Gun

Orlando Police Department officers on the Foxtrot Bravo Midnight Squad made a recent bust that recovered drugs and a loaded gun.

Orange County Investigation Uncovers AR Pistol, Guns, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Meth

An Orange County investigation uncovered guns, including an AR pistol, as well as fentanyl, cocaine and meth.

Tupperware Gets Notice of Non-Compliance with NYSE Continued Listing Requirements

Tupperware Brands announced that it received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange indicating the Company is not in compliance.

Verse Orlando Brings Immersive Augmented Reality to Lake Nona

Verse Orlando, an immersive augmented reality experience using a Holographic Theater, opened at Boxi Park in Lake Nona.

Orlando Presents Luminary Nights on the Green at Creative Village

The City of Orlando launched “Luminary Nights on the Green” at the downtown city park Luminary Green in Creative Village.

Cannabis, THC Pens, Handguns Recovered in Orlando Traffic Stops

Orlando police recover cannabis, THC pens, and handguns in recent Orlando traffic stops.

Orlando Police Recover Over 100 Pounds of Cannabis, Rifles, Handguns

During recent investigations, OPD detectives with the Special Enforcement Division made significant recoveries of guns and illegal drugs.

Suspect from Orlando Convenience Store Robbery Arrested

A suspect from a commercial robbery at an Orlando convenience store was identified and arrested.

Orlando Traffic Stop Finds Gun, Pot & Paraphernalia

OPD officers in the Neighborhood Patrol Unit were conducting pro-active patrol on the beat when they recovered a gun and some drugs.

OPD Special Enforcement Division Recover More Guns & Drugs in Orlando

From two recent OPD search warrants in Orlando, they recovered firearms, cannabis and cocaine.

Orlando Mortgage Loan Officer Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

An Orlando, Florida man who worked as a loan officer for two mortgage companies pleaded guilty to evading his federal income taxes.

Orlando VA Healthcare System to Host Memorial Day Ceremony

The Orlando VA Healthcare System will host a Memorial Day Ceremony in collaboration with Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park Foundation.

Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride Name Official Rum Partner

A premium Mexican rum made in the Cuban tradition, has been named the Official Rum Partner for Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride.

OPD Solves Snatching of Firearms at Shooter’s World

The Orlando Police Department was able to solve a crime that involved suspects snatching firearms at a local Shooter's World.

22-time Convicted Felon Busted with MDMA/Ecstasy, Cocaine, Stolen Firearm

During a search, Orlando officers located drugs and a stolen firearm in the possession of a 22-time convicted felon.

Over 3 Pounds of Cannabis, Cash, Loaded Gun Recovered in Orlando

Orlando police recovered over 3 pounds of cannabis, including 75 individually packaged bags for resale, a large amount of cash, and a loaded firearm.

Cannabis, MDMA, Guns Recovered from Convicted Felon in Orlando

Three pounds of cannabis, MDMA, and two crime guns were recovered from a suspect who was found to be a convicted felon in Orlando.

Acquisition of 237k+ sq ft Industrial Warehouse Space in Orlando

The acquisition of over 237,000 square feet of industrial space in Orlando's South Orange submarket was recently announced.

Parramore Bike Unit Makes 22 Arrests, Seizes Multiple Guns & Drugs

Orlando's Parramore Bike Unit made 22 felony arrests, 10 misdemeanor arrests, 5 city ordinance arrests, and recovered crime guns and drugs in one weekend.

City of Orlando Seeks Partners for Summer Youth Employment Program

The City of Orlando is looking to partner with local businesses to provide a five-week Summer Youth Employment program to teenagers ages 15-19.

Orlando Police Arrest Felon with Illegal Gun for Hit and Run on 5-Year-Old Child

Orlando police arrested a man who confessed to a hit and run, which involved a 5-year-old child was hit while riding her bicycle.