Downtown Orlando bustles ahead of Warped Tour, holiday festivities
Downtown Orlando was alive with music, sports, and holiday celebrations on Friday as the city kicked off an action-packed weekend. Wall Street Plaza hosted a pre-party for the Vans Warped Tour, which returns to Orlando on Saturday at Tinker Field outside Camping World Stadium, drawing an expected 80,000 fans.
Downtown Orlando was alive with music, sports, and holiday celebrations on Friday as the city kicked off an action-packed weekend. Wall Street Plaza hosted a pre-party for the Vans Warped Tour, which returns to Orlando on Saturday at Tinker Field outside Camping World Stadium, drawing an expected 80,000 fans.
Drug suspect found dead after Orlando SWAT standoff
A drug suspect was found dead Friday following a SWAT standoff at a tattoo shop in a strip mall near Edgewater Drive and Lee Road, Orlando police said. Officers were serving warrants for multiple suspects linked to ongoing drug complaints at the shop when a man ran out of a back door holding an AK-47-style rifle before quickly barricading himself inside, according to surveillance video and police statements.
A drug suspect was found dead Friday following a SWAT standoff at a tattoo shop in a strip mall near Edgewater Drive and Lee Road, Orlando police said. Officers were serving warrants for multiple suspects linked to ongoing drug complaints at the shop when a man ran out of a back door holding an AK-47-style rifle before quickly barricading himself inside, according to surveillance video and police statements.
Former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill sues city, seeks to overturn Nov. 4 election
Former Orlando District 5 Councilwoman Regina Hill has filed a lawsuit against the City of Orlando challenging the Nov. 4 election she lost to Shan Rose.
Former Orlando District 5 Councilwoman Regina Hill has filed a lawsuit against the City of Orlando challenging the Nov. 4 election she lost to Shan Rose.
Orlando International Airport unveils $6 billion modernization plan
Orlando International Airport has announced a sweeping $6 billion plan to modernize its facilities and improve the experience for the 57 million passengers who traveled through MCO last year.
Orlando International Airport has announced a sweeping $6 billion plan to modernize its facilities and improve the experience for the 57 million passengers who traveled through MCO last year.
Former Marion County deputy sentenced to more than 25 years for killing girlfriend
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.
Former deputy sentenced in 2023 shooting death of girlfriend
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala. Leslie Boileau Jr. received a sentence of 25 years, 8 months, and 20 days — the exact age of victim Polina Wright at the time of her death.
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala. Leslie Boileau Jr. received a sentence of 25 years, 8 months, and 20 days — the exact age of victim Polina Wright at the time of her death.
Anna Kepner death: Few answers for family of Titusville teen found dead on cruise ship
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family.
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family.
Anna Kepner's family seeks answers after Titusville teen's death
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family..
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family..
Orlando International Airport unveils $6 billion modernization plan
Orlando International Airport has announced a sweeping $6 billion plan to modernize its facilities and improve the experience for the 57 million passengers who traveled through MCO last year.
Orlando International Airport has announced a sweeping $6 billion plan to modernize its facilities and improve the experience for the 57 million passengers who traveled through MCO last year.
Special Olympics athletes arrive in Orlando for Florida Fall Classic
Special Olympics athletes received a loud welcome as they stepped off the train at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports, where hundreds arrived Friday for the Special Olympics Florida Fall Classic.
Special Olympics athletes received a loud welcome as they stepped off the train at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports, where hundreds arrived Friday for the Special Olympics Florida Fall Classic.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office breaks ground on training center
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday broke ground on a new $20 million training center in Viera that will serve as a regional hub for advanced law enforcement instruction. The facility will feature classrooms, shooting ranges, and other specialized training spaces. Sheriff Wayne Ivey called the project a major investment in the agency’s future. Half of the project’s funding — $10 million — comes from federal dollars.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday broke ground on a new $20 million training center in Viera that will serve as a regional hub for advanced law enforcement instruction. The facility will feature classrooms, shooting ranges, and other specialized training spaces. Sheriff Wayne Ivey called the project a major investment in the agency’s future. Half of the project’s funding — $10 million — comes from federal dollars.
Florida first in U.S. to adopt Heritage Foundation 'American vision' for schools
Florida became the first state in the country to adopt The Phoenix Declaration – a set of guiding principles created by the public policy institute, The Heritage Foundation – for Florida schools.
Florida became the first state in the country to adopt The Phoenix Declaration – a set of guiding principles created by the public policy institute, The Heritage Foundation – for Florida schools.
Torrential rain carves massive gully under Mount Dora house, displacing family
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
Torrential rain carves massive gully under house
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
1 dead in police, SWAT standoff at Orlando strip mall
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police chief. A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It's not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself.
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police chief. A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It's not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
41 dogs rescued from alleged hoarder home in Volusia County
The Halifax Humane Society is caring for dozens of dogs after an animal-hoarding situation escalated beyond an owner’s control. Officials say the case began with a favor to a friend and ended with 41 dogs in need of medical treatment, shelter and new homes.
The Halifax Humane Society is caring for dozens of dogs after an animal-hoarding situation escalated beyond an owner’s control. Officials say the case began with a favor to a friend and ended with 41 dogs in need of medical treatment, shelter and new homes.
Police: 1 dead in barricade at Orlando shopping center, police say
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police Chief.
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police Chief.
Orlando Police Chief: 1 dead in barricade at strip mall | Full event
Orlando Police Chief Eric D. Smith provided an update on a shooting that occurred in an Orlando strip mall involving a police officer.
Orlando Police Chief Eric D. Smith provided an update on a shooting that occurred in an Orlando strip mall involving a police officer.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.