Apopka Man Sentenced to One Year for Tax Evasion, Must Pay Over $500K in Restitution
James Fabius King, alias Douglas Mesadieu from Apopka, was sentenced to a year's confinement for tax evasion, including six months in federal prison and home detention, and must pay $546,479 in restitution.
Five Injured, Two in Critical Condition After Fire Breaks Out at L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne in Orlando
A fire at L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne in Orlando injured five, with three hospitalized and two in trauma care. The blaze, involving lithium powder, was extinguished by firefighters using dry-powder extinguishers.
Orlando Fog Advisory Issued, Cooler Weekend and Boating Cautions Ahead
Dense fog in Orlando prompts a National Weather Service advisory, impacting visibility and driving conditions. Cooler weekend temperatures and persistent rip currents are also forecasted, with improvements in boating conditions expected later.
Sanford Community Seeks Answers After Best Buy Parking Lot Shooting Takes Life of Former College Athlete
A 21-year-old man, Terance Darnell Pope, was shot and killed in a Sanford Best Buy parking lot. Police, lacking motive or leads, seek public assistance and are reviewing surveillance footage.
Orlando on Alert for Showers and Storms, Hazards Along Space and Treasure Coasts Amid Warm Streak
Orlando is set to experience more showers and isolated storms, with urban areas facing water hazards and poor boating conditions that may improve later in the day. Warm temperatures will continue before cooler weather arrives by the weekend.












