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A small kitchen fire at Bourbon Steak at the Walt Disney World Dolphin led to a brief evacuation; guests were allowed back inside and no injuries were reported.
A Kissimmee tow truck driver was arrested after deputies say he stole a woman's debit card from her impounded vehicle and used it to make fraudulent purchases.
A St. Cloud man was arrested after deputies say he helped convince two elderly women to mail cash; Orange County investigators say the funds were recovered.
An Osceola deputy was arrested after an alleged domestic altercation at a RaceTrac. The sheriff’s office has placed him on administrative leave as investigators review the case.
A Leesburg babysitter was arrested after a child she was watching ate THC gummies and required hospital care. Authorities say edibles and CBD oil were left within reach.
Orlando Police say a driver who ran red lights and nearly struck pedestrians on June 19 was arrested after officers deployed stop sticks and a K‑9; he faces multiple charges.
A suspicious package prompted a bomb‑squad response and closures on North John Young Parkway in Kissimmee. Drivers were detoured while police investigated.
A judge pushed back the plea hearing for Tyler Feight after prosecutors said they need proof of where he would live during community control. The case returns July 7.
Police cordoned a Kissimmee home and closed a nearby street as detectives investigate a reported suspicious death near Heather Way. Investigators remain on scene.
A 37-year-old Orlando woman, identified as Shada Pierre, died after an 18-wheeler struck a utility pole in Blackville late Tuesday. Power lines were seen sparking at the scene.
A Sebring man received an 11-year-plus federal sentence after authorities say they found more than 4.5 kilograms of pure meth in his car.
A Lake Wales woman died after a Jeep struck her electric bicycle on Scenic Highway near Babson Park late Tuesday night. Investigators say the rider wore a reflective vest; the bike's lights' status is unclear.
City Manager Tom Abbate says Police Chief John Lau was terminated after a preliminary review and a crash involving a city vehicle. Deputy Chief Tyler Wright is interim chief while the Florida Highway Patrol investigates.
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