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Man hospitalized after being shot in Pine Hills, sheriff’s office says
PINE HILLS, Fla. – A man was shot late Saturday in Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 11:53 p.m. to the 6200 block of Bolling Drive, according to a statement. They located a man in his 30s who had been shot, the...
Orlando weather: Central Florida to heat up with temps reaching the mid 90s
Your Sunday forecast will be very similar to what we experienced Saturday. Temperatures will be a few degrees above normal. Plan for highs to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s for inland areas and closer to the low to mid-80s near the coast. As the sea breeze begins to move inland, this will help spark a few isolated downpours and claps of thunder into early this afternoon. It won't be a widespread washout, but some of these downpours could bring brief times of heavy rain. This is especially true for areas near the I-75 corridor.
Suspect allegedly steals more than $1,200 in merchandise at Walmart
A suspect has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise at Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages. Kirt Clark, 42, of Clermont, was arrested after fleeing the store in a silver Ford Escape at about 8:30 am. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Spotty showers this weekend with rises in temps during the week
A few spotty storms have popped up, but will fall apart by early evening as many areas will miss out on any rain. Watch for rip currents and an outside risk of lightning if you’re heading to the beaches. There’s a higher chance for brief showers and storms in inland areas tomorrow mid-afternoon through sunset as the sea breeze comes in. Read: Game 7: Watch the Orlando Magic face off the Cleveland Cavaliers on Channel 9
Cyclist hit by driver in Winter Garden has message for others when sharing the road
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - A cyclist injured in a weekend crash in Winter Garden has a message for drivers: pay attention and be considerate to everyone on the roads. Hernando Angel was cycling with two friends on April 28 when a driver hit the group. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash happened on Hamlin Groves Trail near Tiny Road. All three cyclists were injured and transported to area hospitals.
OPD Special Victims Unit searching for suspect who exposed themselves to a minor
The Orlando Police Department Special Victims Unit is searching for a suspect that is reported to have exposed themselves to a minor on Friday, the Orlando Police Department said. Between 8:40 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on May 3, the victim was walking to school in the area of Summerlin Ave. and Washington St., OPD said. An unknown white man with brown hair, approximately 6 feet tall, in a blue sedan ...
Woman finds possible grenade in Winter Garden home
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – A woman who was cleaning out her deceased father’s home in Winter Garden may have found a hand grenade, according to police. Police said the woman was clearing out the home at 15427 Pebble Ridge St. on Tuesday when she found the grenade. Investigators...
What the Honk: No reward for collecting registration stickers
ORLANDO, Fla. – Another round of honks is just what I think we all need. I have some good ones for you. I’ll never understand why someone thinks that this is OK. We all spend way too much on insurance and other things so that we can operate our vehicles legally on the road. I’m glad we’re seeing some type of enforcement against HONKS like this. When you see clowns like this, report it.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new worship center in Winter Garden
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced its newest worship center in Winter Garden. The 17,000-square-foot center will house four local congregations and serve as the headquarters for nearly 4,000 members in 13 congregations across the West Orange County area. Construction began on the building in February...
Florida man sues Publix, CVS, Costco, claims Adderall caused psychosis
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man is suing several companies on accusations that his prescription Adderall sent him into “psychosis,” according to court records filed on Wednesday. The records show that the man — Robert Buckley — had his Adderall prescriptions filled by pharmacists at the...
Retirement in 5 years? Live life on your own terms with Dre Griggs
ORLANDO, Fla. – This week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray interviews Dre Griggs, an author, speaker and investment adviser who founded a retirement planning company. The desire to “live life on your own terms” is a common saying at Obsidian Wisdom, Griggs’ LLC, but Corie...
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