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Five members of a Colombian theft ring targeting Asian business owners in Central Florida were arrested after being surveilled and caught in an OCSO-led operation.
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The Orlando Air Show is canceled due to the federal government shutdown, affecting military participation and increasing public safety costs. Ticket holders can reschedule or get refunds.
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Forecasters predict breezy conditions, high seas, and minor beach erosion in Orlando, advising caution for beachgoers and boaters, while air travel should remain unaffected with good visual flight rules.
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Winter Springs Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Greenbriar area after a water main break, advising residents to boil water before use.
Miguel Guzman, 81, died in a shed fire caused by a propane tank explosion in Kissimmee. Video showed him drilling into the tank before it exploded. The incident is under investigation.
One person died in a head-on collision between a Cadillac Escalade and a semi-trailer on SR-40 in Lake County. The driver of the Escalade, a 71-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A fatal fire in Port Orange resulted in one death and one injury, with officials investigating the cause. Firefighters responded to the fully engulfed residence early Wednesday.
A Lake County Sheriff’s Office clerk, Hannah Colon, was arrested for unauthorized access to law enforcement databases and is under investigation for misuse of that access.
Sheldon Wetherholt, co-defendant in the ex-Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez case, is expected to change his plea over charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Orlando faces severe weather with coastal flooding, rip currents, and potential for heavy rainfall. Residents advised to prepare for increased rain and upcoming cooler weather.
Volusia County deputies apprehended Grant Hagood-James for an armed carjacking. He was found hiding in mangroves after an extensive search involving K-9s and air support.
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Orlando's Leu Gardens plans to expand, including building a new visitor center and children's garden, aiming to enrich visitor experiences and educational opportunities.
A 26-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a car in Marion County, Florida. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. near I-75. The driver was unharmed; authorities are investigating.
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