Man with hearing, speech impairments brutally murdered remembered by family: 'Heart of gold'

The family of a man with hearing and speech impairments who was attacked, robbed, and murdered in his driveway wants people to remember him for the kind and selfless way he lived his life and not the brutal way he lost it.

Closing arguments expected on Wednesday in Bruce Whitehead trial

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says Bruce Wayne Whitehead approached a woman standing with her friends near Sand Lake Road and South Orange Blossom Trail on December 9, 2022.

Universal Studios, CityWalk reveal explosive Fourth of July festivities

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed its plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, including a special fireworks display, entertainment and live music.

Orlando gas station sells $127K lottery ticket

A 7-Eleven in Orlando recently sold a winning lottery ticket worth over $127,000!

EDC Orlando 2024 lineup released: John Summit, Zeds Dead, Illenium & more

EDC Orlando released its official lineup for the 2024 music festival in June. Here's what you need to know, including ticket prices and map and shuttle information.

Teens charged with murder after hearing-impaired Orlando man is beaten, shot: OPD

Two teenagers are facing charges for brutally attacking and killing a hearing-impaired man in his driveway, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Father of Alex Zaldivar 'very happy' over Bessman Okafor's death sentence: 'A long struggle'

Convicted killer Bessman Okafor was once again sentenced to death on Monday in the murder of 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar. Alex's father, Rafael Zaldivar, has attended the courthouse hearings ever since his son was murdered in 2012 and said he is "very happy with the outcome."

UCF student says he'll stop tracking Elon Musk's private jet on X if he does one thing

Years after Elon Musk reportedly offered Jack Sweeney $5,000 to stop tracking his private jet on social media, the Florida college student now has a proposition of his own.

Convicted Florida killer Bessman Okafor sentenced to death

Convicted killer Bessman Okafor was sentenced to death Monday morning. Okafor was originally found guilty in 2012 of killing 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar. Attorneys for Okafor said they intend to appeal the sentence.

1 dead in apparent 'self-inflicted gunshot' at Apopka apartment complex, police chief says

Apopka police officers responded to an overdose call at The Oasis at Wekiva apartments on Lake Bridge Lane around 4 p.m. on Friday, according to Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley.

Orange County firefighters overcome life's challenges to graduate

For Shawn Berg, Friday's firefighter graduation ceremony was a major milestone. "I can't explain how amazing and how lucky I feel. It's like if you bought the mega-millions ticket, and won the grand jackpot," he said.

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Orange County's non-certified firefighter program has paid for several firefighters to get lifesaving education allowing them to graduate.

Mother sentenced after child shoots, kills woman
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The mother of the 10-year-old daughter who shot and killed another woman during a fight was sentenced to five years in prison. The shooting happened at an event on memorial day.