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Uninsured speeder with bogus plate arrested near new rec center site
An uninsured speeder with a bogus license plate was arrested near the site of a new recreation center in The Villages. Joshua Alexander Logan, 25, of Orlando, was driving a blue Honda coupe at 4:20 p.m. Monday in the vicinity of Central Parkway and Bexley Trail near the new Saluki Recreation Center when he was caught on radar traveling at 54 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Dashcam video captures wild chase in South Florida
Melina Logan was arrested earlier this month in South Florida after she stole a car during a test drive at a dealership and led law enforcement on a wild, high-speed chase, authorities said. The chase ended with the suspect jumping into a nearby canal, police said.
School boundaries will shift to accommodate new school in Lake County
Accommodating growth while maintaining educational standards has proven to be an ongoing challenge for officials in Lake County. "The county has grown by around 20 percent over the past decade, with most of that growth occurring on the south end of the county," said a video produced by Lake County Schools, which played at an open house at East Ridge Middle School's cafeteria Monday night.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in Orlando in the last week
ORLANDO, Fla. – The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is declining for a fourth straight week as the country gears up to open swimming pools for the summer season this Memorial Day weekend. Prices are just 5 cents higher than they were one year ago at...
Red Lobster to loyal customers: We’re still here despite bankruptcy
Two days after it declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Orlando-based Red Lobster sent a letter Tuesday to customers assuring them that most of its restaurants would stay open despite the company’s financial troubles. “Bankruptcy is a word that is often misunderstood,” states the letter, which does not list an author. “Filing for bankruptcy does not mean we are going out of business,” it continues. ...
What do the painted numbers on the highway mean?
ORLANDO, Fla. – I had a viewer message me asking what are these random painted numbers they have seen along some of our major highways. During today’s Trooper Steve on Patrol, we will hit the highways and try to find these “painted numbers” he has seen and give you the information you need to know.
Florida high school senior achieves perfect scores on SAT, ACT
ORLANDO, Fla. - Thousands of students across the Sunshine State are preparing to graduate from high school, entering a new stage in their lives. However, one student is exiting high school with a major accomplishment. She achieved a perfect SAT score of 1,600 and a perfect ACT score of 36....
PHOTOS: Watermark mixes and mingles with May Third Thursday social
ORLANDO | Watermark welcomed LGBTQ+ professionals to its May Third Thursday networking social, held at Celebration Gardens in Orlando, May 16. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, provided by Celebration Gardens, while mingling and networking with other local business owners, professionals and community leaders. The event featured a performance by members of...
Tech firm uses drones to assist in 911 rescues
Picture this: You make an emergency 911 call because a colleague at your office has collapsed. The emergency dispatcher notes that the symptoms point to a likely heart attack. About two minutes later, a drone delivers an automated external defibrillator to your office.
Another nice day in Central Florida, with scattered storms possible
ORLANDO, Fla. – A weak surface low remains just off the Florida east coast, promoting a steady northeast wind (10-15mph) for much of the area. The setup will aid in the development of the east coast sea breeze Tuesday afternoon, with rain chances at 40% in the Orlando area and the threat of coastal showers in the morning followed by scattered showers and storms further inland by the afternoon.
Police: 1 person injured in shooting on South Kirkman Road in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department is looking into what led up to a man being shot on South Kirkman Road on Sunday. According to OPD, officers responded to the 1300 block of S Kirkman Road just before 7 p.m. Sunday for reports of a shooting. Officers found...
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