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1 hurt in shooting at Orange County gas station; suspected shooter at large

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Orange County deputies are searching for a suspect after one person was hurt Wednesday night in a shooting at a gas station. The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. at the Kwik Shop on South Orange Blossom Trail. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting and...

Orange County, FL · 17h

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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...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Orange County work-release center once proposed as homeless shelter to be torn down

An Orange County work-release center is set to be torn down after county commissioners voted against restoring the site for use as a homeless shelter. The post Orange County work-release center once proposed as homeless shelter to be torn down appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orange County, FL · 1d

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Winter Garden boy, 12, taken off of life support after crash

Rodney Jean Thomas was struck by a car late Monday evening near Old Winter Garden road. Thomas was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical center and was taken off of life support Wednesday afternoon. A family friend of Thomas' family spoke with FOX 35's Alexus Cleavenger, she shares the accident happened while Thomas was crossing the road late at night with his younger brother.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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‘Very frightened’: Orlando theme park performers detained by ICE

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two performers who recently worked at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe are being held in federal immigration custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Agustin Baccega and Gustavo Romanello, both from Argentina, traveled to Arizona last weekend to visit an ill friend....

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Probe opened into death of Dale Smith’s late wife following his arrest in Michelle Parker case

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into the 2001 death of a woman whose widow, Dale Smith, was recently arrested for the 2011 murder of Michelle Parker. Shannon Collins-Smith, 26, died on April 10, 2001. An obituary in the Orlando Sentinel stated that she died from...

Orange County, FL · 11h

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Major New Shopping and Dining Town Center Planned Along Simpson Road in Kissimmee as Hilliard Isle Takes Shape

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A major new shopping and dining destination is being planned along Simpson Road in Kissimmee, bringing the promise of new restaurants, retail stores, neighborhood services and outdoor gathering spaces to an area experiencing significant residential growth. Known as The Village at Hilliard Isle, the proposed town...

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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‘I’m going to heaven’: Confessed killer says he feels ‘protected’ in jail, says sentence ‘doesn’t matter’

ORLANDO, Fla. (Court TV) — A Florida man who described jail as a “comfort” and said he was happy behind bars had his wish for a life sentence granted by a judge on Tuesday. Ralph Hensel, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder just as jury selection was scheduled to begin. Hensel had been charged with […] The post ‘I’m going to heaven’: Confessed killer says he feels ‘protected’ in jail, says sentence ‘doesn’t matter’ appeared first on Court TV .

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Few Visitors Ever Ride The Old Steam Train Through The Pines At Fort Christmas Near Orlando

East of Orlando, past the theme park billboards and highway traffic, there is a small town with a name that sounds like a holiday card. Most people speed by it on their way to the coast. They miss a timber fort, a row of pioneer homes, and a schoolhouse with...

Orlando, FL · 1d

Orlando Weekly

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A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026

Hey! Unto you … some very entertaining local theater has been born just in time for the holiday season. Here’s a shortlist of some shows we think are worth taking a sleigh-ride and/or swan boat to see. Nov. 13-Dec. 13A PaperMap Christmas CarolThornton Park theater troupe reimagines Dickens’ classic tale through a rather unique lens: […] The post A rundown of Orlando’s best holiday theatrical offerings for 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Ovation Orlando Moves Forward in Kissimmee with Major Hotel Acquisition, New Renderings and Plans for Massive Entertainment District

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — One of Osceola County’s largest proposed entertainment and hospitality developments is moving forward, as developers behind Ovation Orlando have acquired a neighboring 718-room Marriott hotel and unveiled new renderings of a massive shopping, dining and entertainment destination near Walt Disney World. South Florida-based real estate...

Kissimmee, FL · 1d

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Kissimmee man charged over emailed threats to Miami-Dade sheriff

A warrant says detectives linked emails sent to Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz's official account to Julio Javier Landaeta through Google records and a hotel internet connection.

Kissimmee, FL · 9h

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Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026

Orlando will host an eclectic plethora of holiday markets, shows and cultural events themed around Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving charitable events and even a number of opportunities to master the art of the turkey trot. The post Orlando Holiday Events Guide 2026 appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 1d

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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.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Orange County Moves to Raze Kaley Street Shelter Site as Homeless Count Nears 2,000

Orange County commissioners voted 5-1 to move toward demolishing the former Work Release Center on Kaley Street, a 57,000-square-foot building once considered for use as a homeless shelter. The action leaves the site's future use unresolved: the county has no current plan for what would replace the structure. The vote...

Orange County, FL · 1d

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2026 Florida Classic Weekend Brings FAMU and Bethune-Cookman Back to Orlando

The Rattlers and Wildcats meet Saturday, Nov. 21, capping three days of football, marching bands and alumni gatherings. The Rattlers and Wildcats meet Saturday, Nov. 21, capping three days of football, marching bands and alumni gatherings. By Ebony News Today Staff. ORLANDO, Fla. — The first showdown of Florida Classic...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Free RIDE program faces growing demand in Orange and Seminole counties

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando is looking to raise more money for its free transportation program as requests for rides outpace what the nonprofit can afford to provide. The RIDE program (Reliable Independent Drivers for the Elderly) provided 619 round trips to 56 people in...

Seminole County, FL · 1d

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Savannah High School marching band heads to Orlando for Battle of the Bands

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The sound of drums, brass instruments and school spirit is getting louder as Savannah High School’s Marching Blue Jackets prepare to take their talents to Orlando, Florida. The band is one of just four Georgia high school marching bands selected to participate in the 2026...

Savannah, GA · 1d

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Probation Violation Puts Florida Crash Suspect On Fast Track To Potential Life Sentence

MARQUAVIOUS T. WHEATON Before he ever steps into a courtroom to stand trial for murder,...

Casselberry, FL · 15h