Florida Crime Files: 2 youth baseball coaches, karate instructor facing child sexual abuse charges

An Orange County karate instructor was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a 15-year-old, a Seminole County baseball coach is accused of sending obscene images to a minor, an Orange County baseball coach is accused of child sexual abuse.

Man arrested after 2 men found dead in Orange County home, deputies say

A 29-year-old man is in jail after two men were found dead in an Orange County home late Saturday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

19-year-old dead after being thrown off motorcycle, troopers say

A 19-year-old Orlando man is dead after being thrown off his motorcycle on SR-528 early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man dies after being struck by SUV on Orange Blossom Trail, troopers say

A 58-year-old Orlando man was struck and killed while walking across South Orange Blossom Trail on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Former FSU president's Winter Park home burglarized

Crews cleaned up damage incurred during a break-in at the home in Winter Park belonging to John Thrasher, former Florida State University president and longtime state lawmaker.

Wekiva Parkway, 25-mile toll road, officially opens in Central Florida

With the snip of a scissor, the state's transportation leaders officially opened the final section of the Wekiva Parkway, Friday afternoon.

Gatorland makes history with birth of extremely rare white alligator; only 8 in the world

It's also the first-ever alligator of its kind to be born in human care and makes Gatorland the owner of the largest collection of rare leucistic alligators in the world.

Orange Co. deputy accused of child abuse
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Tristan Chattic, who was hired by the Orange County Sheriff's Office in February 2015, has been relieved of all law enforcement duties without pay amid the criminal investigation, the sheriff's office said. The 39-year-old deputy has been charged with felony aggravated child abuse after the incident that unfolded at his home in Debary on Wednesday.

'It means everything': Baseball finally returns to Oak Ridge High School

For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The groundwork to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school’s administration.

Bringing back baseball to Oak Ridge High School
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For the first time since the 2020 season, Oak Ridge High School will have a baseball team. The ground work to get the program back up and running began before the school year started, with special help from Orange County School Board members and the high school?s administration.

Volunteers upgrade local couple's home
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A local couple got help from the community when volunteers cleaned up their yard and upgraded their outdoor living space through Rebuilding Together.

Keith Moses declared competent to stand trial
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Keith Moses, the man who allegedly killed 3 people in Pine Hills was determined to be fit to stand trial, a judge ruled.

Deputy accused of child abuse
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An Orange County Sheriff's Deputy has been relieved of duty for allegedly slapping and choking his 13-year-old daughter.

Orange County karate instructor arrested after inappropriately touching 15-year-old girl, deputies say

A karate instructor at an Orange County martial arts studio has found himself behind bars after he allegedly touched a 15-year-old girl's covered genitalia during camp, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.