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Sheriff: Felony suspect refuses to leave Orange County home, prompts large law enforcement presence
ORLANDO, Fla. — An uncooperative felony suspect prompted law enforcement presence around an Orlando residence on Tuesday night. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 4800 block of Red Willow Avenue regarding a suspect who refused to exit a residence. It's unclear how long the...
Convicted killer Bessman Okafor to soon learn fate in 2012 murder
ORLANDO, Fla. - A convicted killer is set to learn his sentence in June following a final hearing before the sentencing that was held on Monday. Bessman Okafor was convicted in 2012 for the murder of 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar. In January, a jury recommended the death penalty by a 9-3 vote during a resentencing trial, but the ultimate decision rests with the judge.
Could benches be fix for homeless concerns?
A downtown community in Florida has removed their benches due to unhoused people apparently sleeping on them. Some business owners asked that the benches be removed to deter homeless people from sleeping on them outside their stores. However, whether it's working or helping all the underlying issues that lead to homelessness is up for debate.
Orlando backs entertainment district near Kia Center with $40M tax break
The Orlando City Council approved a $40 million tax break today for an entertainment, hotel, residential and retail development next to the Kia Center. The council also signed off on a plan for the first phase of the development plan and put $2.5 million toward it. SED Development LLC, a...
Prime suspects named, 3rd person arrested in deadly Seminole carjacking
Two men have been connected to the April 11 carjacking and killing of Katherine Guerrero De Aguasvivas and are expected to face federal charges while her relatives have stopped cooperating with investigators, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma announced Tuesday. Jordanish Torres-Garcia, 28, is now a prime suspect in the 31-year-old South Florida woman’s murder along with Kevin Ocasio ...
‘Defense not sufficiently prepared for trial:’ Continuance granted for prime suspect in Madeline Soto’s death
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in the disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, was expected back in court Wednesday for a pre-trial hearing. Sterns, who turns 38 on Thursday, was not there, marking yet another waived court appearance ahead of his upcoming jury trial...
Man hit, killed while walking along SR-535 near Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 44-year-old Lakeland man was struck and killed late Sunday while walking on the unpaved shoulder of a road in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported at 11:07 p.m. on State Road 535 (South Apopka Vineland Road) near the...
10th Annual Lung Force Run-Walk
Join TV 27 Community Connection and our partners, ACR Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Farah & Farah and Community Legal Services for the 10th Annual Lung Force Run-Walk at Baldwin Park on May 4. For more information visit https://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=25848&pg=entry&_gl=1*rdg5c0*_ga*MTM0MzM0NTI0Ni4xNzEzODg4NTE3*_ga_P13PC1PGW8*MTcxMzg4ODUxNy4xLjEuMTcxMzg4ODUzMC40Ny4wLjA.&_ga=2.197246767.1815017878.1713888527-1343345246.1713888517
Officials confirm missing Kissimmee woman, husband found dead in wooded area
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Naval Criminal Investigative Service confirmed Tuesday thattwo bodies found in a wooded area over the weekend belong to a missing Kissimmee woman and her husband. "I can confirm that the Osceola County Sheriff's Office discovered the remains of Lance Cpl. Nicolas Alvarez and Claudia Alvarez this...
Man stabbed at Orlando food market, lawsuit alleges
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orange County man has filed a lawsuit against a local fruit and produce market after he was reportedly stabbed there, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County last week. The man said he was stabbed while at Fancy Fruit & Produce on Jan. 14, 2021...
Highs to return to the middle 80s Wednesday with clear skies
Our Wednesday is off to a cool start. Temperatures are in the 50s with a few 60s. High pressure in control is giving way to clear conditions this morning and will stick around into the afternoon. Today will be warmer as highs reach the middle 80s. The rest of the...
State to seek death penalty for Central Florida mom accused of making kids drink bleach, killing 1
Prosecutors with the State Attorney’s Office for Orange and Osceola Counties filed a Notice of Intent to Seek the Death Penalty Monday in the case against Joanne Zephir.
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