Florida man accused of killing his wife after argument.
William Elwood Simmons, 80, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after his wife, Nancy Lee Simmons, 83 – who was found unresponsive in the kitchen. When investigators asked Simmons if he knew what had happened, he responded saying, "I do know what happened, I did it," the affidavit said.
William Elwood Simmons, 80, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after his wife, Nancy Lee Simmons, 83 – who was found unresponsive in the kitchen. When investigators asked Simmons if he knew what had happened, he responded saying, "I do know what happened, I did it," the affidavit said.
Live | Orange County Sheriff John Mina: Suspect shot after not following deputy orders
The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. When deputies arrived, the man – later identified as Jason Anthony Beal, 48 – was walking out of the store wearing a ski mask and pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise, Sheriff John Mina said. "The deputy gave the man numerous commands to stop. The man did not comply with those commands," the sheriff said. The deputy fired his taser, which didn't have any effect and, "shortly after that, the deputy could be heard saying, ‘Don’t reach, don't reach,' three times and then our deputy fires his service weapons at the suspect, striking him several times."
The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. When deputies arrived, the man – later identified as Jason Anthony Beal, 48 – was walking out of the store wearing a ski mask and pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise, Sheriff John Mina said. "The deputy gave the man numerous commands to stop. The man did not comply with those commands," the sheriff said. The deputy fired his taser, which didn't have any effect and, "shortly after that, the deputy could be heard saying, ‘Don’t reach, don't reach,' three times and then our deputy fires his service weapons at the suspect, striking him several times."
Florida man confessed to killing his wife after arguing about going on a cruise: Affidavit
A Florida man is accused of killing his wife in the kitchen of their home after an argument.
A Florida man is accused of killing his wife in the kitchen of their home after an argument.
Over 100 acres catch fire in 2 Central Florida areas amid red flag warning
A red flag warning was issued for the Florida Panhandle and Florida Big Bend due to low humidity and gusty winds, the National Weather Service reported.
A red flag warning was issued for the Florida Panhandle and Florida Big Bend due to low humidity and gusty winds, the National Weather Service reported.
Orange County Walmart shooting: Suspect ignored deputies commands to not reach for weapon, sheriff says
An Orange County deputy told a shoplifting suspect not to reach for his weapon three times before shooting him, the sheriff's office says.
An Orange County deputy told a shoplifting suspect not to reach for his weapon three times before shooting him, the sheriff's office says.
Deputy shoots man accused of shoplifting from Orange County Walmart, officials say
Officials are investigating after a deputy-involved shooting in Orange County following an alleged shoplifting incident.
Officials are investigating after a deputy-involved shooting in Orange County following an alleged shoplifting incident.
Man shot, killed after dispute in Orlando, police say
One man was killed overnight following an altercation with another man early Sunday, according to officers with the Orlando Police Department. The suspect faces a charge of second degree murder, jail records show.
One man was killed overnight following an altercation with another man early Sunday, according to officers with the Orlando Police Department. The suspect faces a charge of second degree murder, jail records show.
Cold weather timeline: When the chill arrives and how long it lasts
Cold weather timeline: When the chill arrives and how long it lasts
Cold weather timeline: When the chill arrives and how long it lasts
Red flag warnings in Florida amid wildfire threats
Red flag warnings in Florida amid wildfire threats
Red flag warnings in Florida amid wildfire threats
Orlando weather: Weekend ends with showers; Storm Team alert for Monday
Orlando weather: Weekend ends with showers; Storm Team alert for Monday
Orlando weather: Weekend ends with showers; Storm Team alert for Monday
Woman shot and killed in Orange County, husband arrested, deputies say
A woman in her 80s has died after a shooting in Orange County on Saturday, according to officials.
A woman in her 80s has died after a shooting in Orange County on Saturday, according to officials.
Orange County deputy arrested on domestic violence charge, officials say
Orange County deputy arrested on domestic violence charge, officials say
Orange County deputy arrested on domestic violence charge, officials say
Orlando Weather: Warm start to the weekend before cold front moves in
Orlando Weather: Warm start to the weekend before cold front moves in
Orlando Weather: Warm start to the weekend before cold front moves in
Residents of Orlando's Rowena Gardens neighborhood still in fear of coyotes
Living in the quiet Orlando neighborhood of Rowena Gardens used to mean peaceful walks and outdoor gardening.
Living in the quiet Orlando neighborhood of Rowena Gardens used to mean peaceful walks and outdoor gardening.
Orange County seeks higher federal payments for housing ICE detainees
Leaders in Orange County are pressing the federal government to increase reimbursement rates for inmates housed at the county jail on behalf of U.S. immigration authorities.
Leaders in Orange County are pressing the federal government to increase reimbursement rates for inmates housed at the county jail on behalf of U.S. immigration authorities.
11 indicted in gang accused of orchestrating several murders within Florida prisons
Eleven people associated with a major gang known to engage in extreme violence and drug trafficking into prisons were indicted.
Eleven people associated with a major gang known to engage in extreme violence and drug trafficking into prisons were indicted.
Downtown Winter Garden businesses forced to close or relocate after building sale
Several longtime businesses in downtown Winter Garden are being forced to close after the sale of their building, raising concerns among owners and customers about the future of the city’s historic charm.
Several longtime businesses in downtown Winter Garden are being forced to close after the sale of their building, raising concerns among owners and customers about the future of the city’s historic charm.
Hundreds of dead fish wash up along Lake Apopka shoreline
Several hundred dead fish are floating along the shoreline of Lake Apopka near Winter Garden, startling visitors to Newton Park with both the sight and the smell.
Several hundred dead fish are floating along the shoreline of Lake Apopka near Winter Garden, startling visitors to Newton Park with both the sight and the smell.
Funding secured for IDignity services: Helping U.S. citizens get IDs for jobs, bank accounts, shelters
Orange County officials are moving forward with plans to provide free assistance to U.S. citizens looking to gain identification cards to apply for jobs, get a bank account or sign up for a shelter.
Orange County officials are moving forward with plans to provide free assistance to U.S. citizens looking to gain identification cards to apply for jobs, get a bank account or sign up for a shelter.
Do you recognize them? Orlando Police search for suspects in home invasion robbery
The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three people caught on surveillance footage on Feb. 4 who are suspects of a home invasion robbery.
The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three people caught on surveillance footage on Feb. 4 who are suspects of a home invasion robbery.