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AdventHealth University dean of nursing arrested, facing charges of embezzlement
AdventHealth University’s dean of nursing is facing charges of embezzlement and is accused of misappropriating over $400,000 at a former university where she served as a dean of nursing. Laura Jean Fero, 54 of Apopka, faces six felony charges of theft by swindle, according to court records. She was...
Video shows arrests at Orlando pro-Palestine rally
The Orlando Police Department has released footage from this past weekend's demonstrations at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. The department said approximately 1,200 people participated in the demonstration, with the majority engaging peacefully. However, OPD confirmed two arrests of individuals charged with battery on a police officer.
17-year-old driver drags, kills Altamonte Springs man collecting trash, FHP says
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A 57-year-old Altamonte Springs man was struck by an SUV and dragged beneath the vehicle while he was collecting bags of garbage at an apartment complex in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday in the...
Crazy or competent? Murder suspect urinates on self, spits during court hearing
A Lake County judge was forced to clear his courtroom during the middle of testimony Wednesday after a murder suspect spit and urinated on herself during her competency hearing.
Missing boater found dead after jumping out of boat in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a missing boater was discovered on Monday evening after the boater reportedly jumped from a boat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Lake County deputies told News 6 the incident happened at Waterfront Park in downtown Clermont. During that...
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