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Woman arrested after boyfriend found dead near Orlando apartment dumpster
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando woman was arrested after a man was found dead near a dumpster at a local apartment complex, according to the Orlando Police Department. Officers responded around 9:30 a.m. on Monday to the dumpster area at Pacifico Apartments, on Shenandoah Way, where an adult male was found deceased under suspicious circumstances. As the case unfolded, detectives tracked down a separate location they believed was connected to the crime. With help from OPD’s SWAT Team, investigators executed a search warrant and recovered evidence connected to the case, police said.
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Florida boy, 12, taken off of life support after being struck by car in Winter Garden crash
OCOEE, Fla. - A 12-year-old boy was struck by a car in Ocoee, leaving his family, friends and community heartbroken. Ocoee police officers responded to a call about a crash around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, off of Old Winter Garden road near Blackwood Ave. When they arrived, they discovered Rodney Jean Thomas had been hit by a vehicle and was critically injured. He was taken by helicopter to Orlando Regional Medical Center.
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ROACHES, RODENTS & MORE: Six Central Florida eateries shut down over health problems
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among others. Nearly all of...
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From traffic stops to felony charges: A week on Apopka’s police blotter
The Apopka Police Department’s Nov. 1-7 report documents a week of calls, crashes, citations, and arrests involving a range of alleged offenses. Its arrest section contains 51 charge entries across 33 distinct case numbers, including a first-degree murder charge against a 17-year-old and separate adult cases involving aggravated child abuse and serious battery allegations. Multiple charges appear under some cases, and the report does not provide detailed narratives or court outcomes.
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Bond hearing set for Dale Smith Jr., suspect in Michelle Parker disappearance
ORLANDO, Fla. – The man charged with killing missing Orlando mother Michelle Parker is headed back to court next month in a bid to get out of jail before his trial. Dale Smith Jr., held without bond at the Orange County Jail, is accused of second-degree murder in Parker’s 2011 disappearance.
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Ocoee Juvenile Airlifted After Being Struck By Vehicle On Old Winter Garden Road
Old Winter Garden Rd. & Blackwood Ave. — Approximate Site of Juvenile Crash. A juvenile was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Old Winter Garden Road near Blackwood Avenue in Ocoee, according to police. The driver stayed at the scene, and officers say the juvenile's age and condition have not been released.
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This Giant Florida Asian Market Makes Grocery Shopping Feel Like a Food Adventure
Rows of ramen share a roof with dragon fruit, Wagyu beef, and a food court. A quick grocery run can easily turn into lunch. I like how a simple snack run here could turn into a whole afternoon. The produce section carries rambutan, Korean pears, persimmons, and Thai eggplant. The...
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UCF community turns out for Waterford Lakes Trader Joe’s Opening
An early crowd of shoppers gathered Thursday morning to get a first look inside Trader Joe's newest location at Waterford Lakes. Customers began lining up as early as 4 a.m., with the store reaching capacity within 20 minutes of opening. The strong turnout of over 700 people reflected the excitement surrounding the new location, particularly among UCF students and nearby residents who previously had to travel farther to shop at Trader Joe’s Winter Park or Sand Lake Road locations.
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Vehicle break-ins dominate Apopka’s burglary report
The Apopka Police Department’s weekly burglary summary lists eight incidents reported Nov. 1-7. Auto burglaries accounted for six reports, while two commercial burglaries were reported on Locust Berry Drive and Rock Springs Road. The summary does not identify suspects, stolen property, or whether the incidents were connected. *****. The...