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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A teenager was arrested in Osceola County for a school shooting threat and possession of a stolen gun, reported through an app. The student from Poinciana High School also faced drug-related charges.
Weather & Environment in ...
Orlando weather forecast predicts gray skies, scattered showers, and strong easterly gusts up to 30 mph, with a stable warm temperature and a potential tropical development in the Caribbean.
Jailhouse phone calls between Stephan Sterns, accused of murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, and his parents were released by investigators in Osceola County.
Sarah Boone was convicted of second-degree murder for the death of her boyfriend, who suffocated in a suitcase.
Politics & Govt in ...
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings presents an interlocal agreement proposal with Orlando, addressing land annexations, Tourist Development Tax use, and a homeless shelter upgrade.
Bodycam footage of a fatal police shooting involving Florida deputies and a suicidal man at InTown Suites has been released, depicting efforts to disarm him before the escalation.
An Orlando mother sues Character.AI after her son's suicide, claiming chatbot interactions, including sexual content and encouragement of suicide, contributed to his death.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Orange County invests $25 million in 26 miles of new sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety, as part of a $100 million, five-year transportation safety push.
A man in his 20s died after a shooting in Orange County on Friday night, with authorities actively investigating the incident. No suspect details have been released.
Community & Society in ...
Lake County opens a Storm Recovery Center after Hurricane Milton, providing services for affected residents and businesses at CareerSource Central Florida in Leesburg with shuttle transport available.
North Lake Jessup Avenue in Oviedo will close for utility work from 9 PM to 4 AM on October 21st, 2024, affecting the area between West Broadway and Myrtle Streets.
A fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike near Kenansville closed all southbound lanes, with traffic being diverted at exit 249. Authorities are investigating the early morning incident.
Orange County Public Works, in collaboration with OUC, has improved pedestrian safety on Bancroft Boulevard in Wedgefield by installing streetlights and other safety features.
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