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Orlando community members used chalk to create tributes on a Pulse memorial crosswalk after officials repainted it, with law enforcement monitoring to prevent painting, which could lead to arrest.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Operation "Capital City Crackdown" leads to 32 arrests and dismantling of a major drug ring in Polk County, Florida, with guns, drugs, and cash seized.
Two individuals were arrested for a violent robbery in downtown Orlando, with one charged with battery and the other with robbery, after video surveillance helped police swiftly apprehend them.
Politics & Govt in ...
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer spoke about the city's achievements, housing crisis, public safety, and future projects during a State of the City address celebrating Orlando's 150th birthday.
Lake County deputies are searching for Makenzie Kepka, a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in DeLand. She is 5'5", with brown hair in braids and blue eyes.
A fire presumably caused by lightning displaced seven people from a home in Orlando; no injuries were reported as the occupants were not home. The fire was contained to the attic.
Orange County deputies seized fentanyl potent enough to kill over 389,000 people, along with other drugs and stolen firearms, after a community tip-off led to a successful raid.
A school bus rear-ended a car in Apopka, resulting in multiple hospitalizations as precautions, mainly requested by parents. The specifics of the incident are still under investigation.
A Florida woman is suing Keely Farms Dairy alleging her child fell ill and she lost her unborn baby due to bacterial infections from their raw milk, claiming it was misleadingly labeled safe for consumption.
Sanford Police issued an alert for missing mother Lenetria Dixon and her daughter Denverrose Allen, considered endangered due to Dixon's mental health issues.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Lake County commissioners vote 4-1 for a $675,000 land purchase, crucial for Britt Road repairs, at a price significantly above its initial appraisal.
Weather & Environment in ...
Orlando is facing high temperatures in the low to mid-90s, with heat indices up to 107°F. A moderate risk of rip currents and potential thunderstorms with gusty winds are also expected.
Tavares Police are searching for Orlando De La Rosa Jimenez, wanted for capital sexual battery on a child under 12. The public is urged to call 911 if seen and not to approach.
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