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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.
Alafaya Woods Blvd near Brielle Avenue will close one lane starting October 29 for sewer pipe repairs, potentially reopening by November 1. Residents should expect delays and plan for alternate routes.
A 7-year-old boy from Orange County, Emerson Felix, was found dead in a nearby lake after a search following his disappearance. The circumstances are under investigation.
Stephan Sterns will face trial in 2025 for the alleged sexual battery and murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, with not guilty pleas entered for all charges.
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated battery after an 87-year-old man died following a shooting incident at a Leesburg gas station.
Jury selection begins in Sarah Boone's murder trial for the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., who suffocated in a suitcase. Boone's defense may argue battered spouse syndrome.
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