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Vehicle erupts in flames at Seminole County gas station
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A sedan went up in flames at a gas station near Altamonte Springs on Saturday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department. SCFD posted on social media around 4:54 p.m. showing a firefighter battling the car’s flames at the Circle K on State Road 436.
Here are the figures from the latest Orange County crime survey
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The results of a community crime survey in Orange County have been released, and local leaders shared those results with the community on Friday. During the meeting, Orlando police said that the survey — with 2,508 respondents between April and May 12 — shows that residents feel less safe in recent years.
Man dies after being shot in Oak Ridge, deputies say
OAK RIDGE, Fla. – A man in his 20s died Saturday after being shot that morning in Oak Ridge, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies located the man upon responding to the 2000 block of Rivertree Circle around 8 a.m. in reference to a shooting, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Florida deputy charged after stun gun turned man covered with fuel into 'human fireball'
A Florida deputy accused of recklessly deploying a stun gun on a man who was covered in gasoline and became "a human fireball" has been charged in the incident at a gas station last year. Osceola County Deputy David Crawford was charged this week with one count of culpable negligence...
VIDEO: Orlando woman accused of DUI, crashing vehicle into water in Smyrna Dunes Park
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando woman faces DUI and reckless driving charges after she crashed her vehicle into the inlet in Smyrna Dunes Park, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said 26-year-old Sarah Ramsammy “plowed into the water” after driving 50 mph past beachgoers and...
College Park local puts a twist on the cake pop
Alyssa Louche puts the “pop” in cake pop with her unique twist on the classic treat. Unlike traditional cake pops, which are rolled into balls and dipped in chocolate, Louche uses silicone molds to make her specialty sweets. She coats the mold in chocolate, then once it dries fills it with cake and adds another layer of chocolate on top. She then “pops” the cake out of the mold, creating cake pops in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Tropics Watch: Here’s how disturbance off Florida will impact Orlando area
ORLANDO, Fla. – A frontal boundary and trough of low pressure are producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms off the coast of the southeastern United States. A non-tropical area of low pressure is expected to form along the frontal boundary by Friday night. [TRENDING: Become a...
Orlando gets its own chance to enjoy Carnival this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Floridians will get a chance to experience the islands lifestyle this weekend, when Orlando Carnival Downtown kicks off. Orlando Carnival Downtown will ring with parties, parades and concerts this weekend. Festivities begin Friday with the Carnival on the Runway. The celebration reaches its peak Sunday...
New STEM mural at Grand Avenue Community Center
Orlando loves its murals, both outside and inside. A new STEM-themed mural was recently painted at the Grand Avenue Neighborhood Center to highlight the Orlando Science Center’s STEM Lab. The STEM Lab is part of OSC’s Neighborhood Science Program, an initiative focused on providing high-quality STEM education multiple days...
Step Back in Time at The Old Skool Block Party - Orlando's Ultimate Weekend Event!
Hey there, Orlando party people! Get ready for a weekend of reminiscing to your favorite classic hits and summertime vibes. The Old Skool Block Party is back and it's going to be one for the books! Join us on May 28th at Bloodhounds located at 5801 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32835.
Man caught with stolen gun in Leesburg facing up to 15 years in federal prison
A man caught with a stolen gun in Leesburg is facing up to 15 years in federal prison. Eddie Lee Parks III, 24, Orlando, if facing a one-count indictment charging him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the indictment, on April 10, Parks was in...
Homicide investigations in Titusville, Orlando after separate shootings
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities in Titusville and Orlando are conducting separate investigations after Saturday morning fatal shootings. Titusville police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found dead early Saturday. Officers responded at 4 a.m. to an initial report of a hit-and-run near the intersection of...
US Marshals locate 225 missing children across US, including in Florida
Orlando, Florida was among 16 locations searched during a nation-wide missing child operation led by the U.S. Marshals Service. Operation We Will Find You ran over the course of 10 weeks and located 225 missing and endangered children, including runaways and abductions. The operation focused on areas with high concentrations...
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