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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police say a 59‑year‑old Cocoa woman drove toward children and called it "target practice," according to court papers.
A June 4 traffic stop on Orlando’s east side turned into a foot chase and Taser deployment; police say officers later found a Draco‑style pistol and suspected oxycodone in the vehicle.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A second water line break in Orlando’s College Park knocked out service for hours and renewed worries about fiber‑optic crews striking buried pipes.
Sports in ...
An Orange County judge awarded former UCF defensive coordinator Ted Roof about $637,770 in a breach-of-contract ruling tied to his October 2024 firing.
Weather & Environment in ...
Muggy morning turns hot; showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. Gusts up to 40–50 mph possible.
Kissimmee has opened bids for Connect Kissimmee, a two‑phase $16.3M overhaul that will narrow Broadway, add a roundabout and build bike lanes and wider sidewalks.
Politics & Govt in ...
Depositions and a local podcast reveal how the DeSantis‑Disney feud paused Walt Disney World expansions and revived last‑minute Reedy Creek deals that reshaped development plans.
Federal forecasters flag a moderate risk of extreme heat across Florida June 18–22; Miami could see heat‑index values above 105°F and little overnight relief.
The Florida Supreme Court denied Michael Woodbury’s state appeals, leaving his death sentence intact for the 2017 Okeechobee cellmate killing.
Retail & Industry in ...
Sanitas plans to cut more than 211 jobs across Florida, and Orlando is among the markets named in initial reporting. Career‑source teams and WARN rules could shape the response.
Amazon will open a third Deltona logistics site by fall 2027, projecting roughly 1,500 jobs as the I‑4 corridor braces for more industrial growth.
A 19-year-old was arrested after deputies say he broke into a Silver Oak Drive home in Indian River Estates and assaulted a woman; a shotgun was recovered nearby.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Orange County’s prehospital whole‑blood program lets trained paramedics transfuse patients at crash scenes; county video shows a survivor credited with being stabilized by the care.
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