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Suspect in deadly carjacking of Homestead woman claims he was paid to deliver the victim, federal affidavit shows
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A suspect in the deadly April 11 carjacking of a South Florida woman near Winter Springs claims he was paid to deliver the victim to someone else, and was also given the gun used in the attack, according to a federal affidavit obtained by WKMG in Orlando.
Man shot, killed by police in downtown Orlando identified
ORLANDO, Fla. – A traffic stop in downtown Orlando ended in a deadly police shooting, according to authorities. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith, who held a news conference about the shooting Wednesday evening, said his officers were attempting to pull over a man wanted on a warrant out of Orange County on charges of attempted murder and aggravated stalking.
4-year-old becomes police officer for a day, arrests pretend suspects
ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) - A 4-year-old Florida boy who made it through kidney failure is now an honorary police officer, receiving a hero’s welcome to the squad. Working with Make-A-Wish, 4-year-old Officer Stone Hicks packed a whirlwind of crime into a matter of hours Wednesday. The SWAT team delivered his pint-sized uniform, and he was sworn in by the chief.
Ocoee City Commission appoints mayor pro tem, board liaisons
Among the various appointments at the April 16 meeting, Commissioner Scott Kennedy has been appointed Mayor Pro Tem for the 2024-25 term. Among the 11 approved items on the consent agenda at the Tuesday, April 16, Ocoee City Commission meeting was the appointment of a new mayor pro tem. In...
Preserve at Crown Point home tops Ocoee sales from April 15 to 21
A Preserve at Crown Point home topped all Ocoee residential real-estate transactions from April 15 to 21. The home at 1855 Farnham Drive, Ocoee, sold April 18, for $730,000. Built in 2020, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,410 square feet of living area. Days on market: 94. The sellers were represented by the Erica Diaz Team.
Macaroni Grill sued for eviction in Winter Garden
A standalone restaurant space in Winter Garden Village that currently is home to a Romano’s Macaroni Grill has become the subject of a lawsuit between landlord and tenant — and soon may have a new eatery operating out of it.
1st tropical disturbance of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forms
ORLANDO, Fla. – We are well over a month away from the start of hurricane season and the National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area of pressure around 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. This is not to alarm anyone, but just to keep you in the...
Couple in The Villages explains need for fence
The Blackmores know we are on a county road. When we moved here, what we did not know was that Lake County was across the street. (Lesson learned) You are all coming late to the party, so let us explain. We now live across the street from the city of...
Sunny and dry day ahead as we track activity in the tropics
ORLANDO, Fla. — Our Thursday morning is off to a cool start. Temperatures are in the 60s and a few 50s. High pressure is once again in control which will set us up for a sunny & dry day ahead. Afternoon highs will reach the middle 80s. Mid 80s are on tap again tomorrow with sun & clouds.
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