'Homes for Our Troops' builds accessible housing for disabled veterans

Homes for Our Troops is continuing its mission to build specially adapted homes for veterans who were severely injured during their service.

Video shows Orlando police officers shoot man who allegedly refused to drop gun

ly released video shows a man who was shot and killed by Orlando police early Easter morning after allegedly refusing to drop a firearm near a downtown nightclub.

Ocoee man rescues alligator found under his truck
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An Ocoee man was shocked when he went to get into his truck and found an alligator underneath. The man as able to safely wrangle the gator using a broom before then grabbing him, taping his mouth shut and calling police for help. The gator was then released back into a nearby lake.

Suspect identified in Orlando officer-involved shooting
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The Orlando Police Department has now identified the man that was shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting on Thursday night outside of an apartment complex. Police said the man killed is 25-year-old Orlin Manuel Bueso Calderon, who had a criminal history. Officials said Calderon failed to drop a gun he was waving, despite repeated commands before being shot. The recovered firearm was later determined to be a simulated weapon that appeared similar to a "Glock handgun.

Deputies searching for person-of-interest in attack
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The Orange County Sheriff?s Office has released new video of a person of interest in the attack of a 90-year-old resident at a senior living facility. The incident occurred Tuesday night at HarborChase of Dr. Phillips. Anyone who recognizes the individual is urged to contact the sheriff?s office.

May Day protests: Trump's policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity spark movement

Thousands of protesters gathered nationwide on Thursday, including in Central Florida, to rally for workers’ and immigrants’ rights in the latest round of demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration.

Orlando Lockheed Martin workers strike over pay, labor practices

Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have gone on strike at Lockheed Martin facilities in Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, after negotiations over a new labor agreement were rejected, union officials and Lockheed Martin confirmed.

'Why me?': Tourist randomly attacked by man armed with knife, officials say

A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.

Gatorland Global's conservation efforts reach new milestone with nonprofit status

Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.

Orlando assisted living facility assault: Deputies search for intruder who allegedly attacked senior

Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office are investigating the alleged battery of a woman inside an Orlando-area assisted living facility. The facility said the resident was unharmed during the incident.