Family of Miya Marcano files lawsuit against Orange County Sheriff's Office, alleges negligence

The family of a Valencia College student who disappeared from her apartment in 2021 and was later found deceased is suing the Orange County Sheriff's Office for allegedly mishandling her case.

Miya Marcano: One year since Orlando college student's murder

The 19-year-old college student disappeared from her Orlando apartment last September. She was found dead one week later.

'The Orange County Sheriff’s office failed Miya' family of murdered Orlando college student says

Following the announcement that an Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy has been suspended without pay for failing to investigate the Miya Marcano case properly, the family of the 19-year-old and their attorney are speaking out. 

Gov. DeSantis signs 'Miya's Law,' named for murdered Orlando college student

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that will require apartment landlords to conduct background checks on employees, a response to the September murder of a Valencia College student.

Miya Marcano Foundation creates apartment safety accreditation program

The Miya Marcano Foundation is continuing to make an impact in Florida.They are launching the ‘Safe and Secure Apartment Accreditation’ program on Friday.

Final autopsy report released on death of Miya Marcano: See results

The prime suspect in Miya Marcano's disappearance and death, Armando Manual Caballero, was reportedly found dead from an apparent suicide.

Miya Marcano Foundation hosting inaugural event Nov. 5 in South Florida

The family of Miya Marcano, the young woman found dead after investigators say she was killed by a maintenance man at her apartment complex, is remembering her through a foundation created in her name.

Family of Miya Marcano files lawsuit against apartment complex

Miya Marcano, 19, was last seen on Friday, September 24, at the Arden Villas apartments in Orlando. Her body was discovered after days of searching.

Family of Miya Marcano releases response to sheriff's office report

A Celebration of Life was held for Miya Marcano on Wednesday. Loved ones got the chance to say goodbye to the 19-year-old Valencia College student.

Funeral held for Miya Marcano in South Florida

Loved ones of 19-year-old Miya Marcano said their final goodbyes on Thursday. Marcano was laid to rest in a custom blue casket, wrapped with an image of her angelic face and topped with a crown befitting of a queen.

'Celebration of Life' held for Miya Marcano

Miya’s parents have also formally launched the Miya Marcano Memorial Foundation to help families of missing persons.

Miya Marcano: Family releases details on upcoming funeral service

The family of Miya Marcano has announced that a Celebration of Life will be held the day before her funeral and burial in South Florida.