CRIME & SAFETY
Arrest of woman found with cocaine stuffed in lamp linked to carjacking. She’s released
A federal magistrate in Orlando ruled Monicsabel Romero Soto, arrested on drug charges and connected to a Homestead woman’s carjacking, wasn’t a flight risk as she had two young children in Central Florida.
‘A slap in the face:’ 15-year-old gets 6 years in jail in Orange County teen’s fatal stabbing
ORLANDO, Fla. – A 15-year-old boy will spend the next six years in jail for the death of a teen girl in a fatal stabbing last month in Orange County. Anthony Rushing, 15, pleaded no contest and was sentenced to jail until he is 21, with several conditions such as probation.
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...
Deadly Florida carjacking suspect was paid $1,500 to ‘deliver’ victim, complaint says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A suspect in a deadly carjacking was paid $1,500 to “deliver” the victim, according to a federal criminal complaint. Jordanish Torres-Garcia is facing a federal charge of carjacking resulting in death. Torres-Garcia allegedly admitted to being the person who exited a green Acura on April 11 and approached the vehicle of […]
Keith Moses case: Man accused of killing 3 in Pine Hills fails to appear in court
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The man accused of a deadly shooting rampage in Pine Hills last year did not appear in court Thursday. Keith Moses, 20, was scheduled to be in Orange County court for a hearing Wednesday. He’s accused of murdering Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons, 9-year-old...
Theft suspect loads shovels into truck parked in fire lane at Home Depot
A theft suspect was arrested after loading shovels into a truck parked in the fire lane at Home Depot. Lee Curry Cobb, 59, of Orlando entered the store in Lady Lake on Tuesday afternoon and put three DeWalt shovels into a shopping cart, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
States seeks death penalty for Florida mom accused of forcing kids to drink bleach, strangling toddler to death: SAO
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a Florida mom who was accused of making her children drink bleach and strangling her toddler to death, according to NBC affiliate WESH.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.