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Beef jerky, pistachios land Florida man behind bars: PCSO
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Florida man’s hankering for beef jerky and pistachio nuts was so strong, that deputies say he swiped more than $100 worth of the treats from a Polk County convenience store without stopping to pay. Surveillance video shows Anton Aftonov Karamfilov, of Windermere, walking into...
David Siegel steps down as CEO of Westgate Resorts; longtime exec takes job
David Siegel, the colorful timeshare magnate and husband of the “Queen of Versailles,” has stepped down as CEO of Westgate Resorts, the timeshare company announced this week. Longtime executive Jim Gissy became the new CEO earlier this month, with Siegel remaining as executive chairman of the board and president. “I am humbled to take on this responsibility from my mentor and friend for over ...
Arrest report: 3 taken into custody after Orange County deputies bust after-hours club
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A special Orange County Sheriff's Office Strike Team is responsible for the arrest of three people in Orlando. They're charged with selling and serving alcohol without a license. This was an undercover operation but when other deputies in full gear came to execute their search...
Free roof replacement program being offered to Central Florida homeowners in this community
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Getting a new roof these days can be astronomical, but in the long run, you could save on property insurance costs. There's been one such program that was just extended to one Central Florida city. “So this is Jazzlyn and Jeremiah,” resident Patricia Smith said....
Concerns raised about construction at Rimes Early Learning Center in Leesburg
How public schools handle onsite construction can provide teachable moments for school officials, teachers and parents alike. A Lake County Schools staffer, who has asked to have their name withheld from publication for fear of retaliation for being a whistleblower, has brought up safety concerns concerning construction at the Rimes Early Learning Center in Leesburg.
McKey Street serves up new eateries in Ocoee's growing downtown
Slowly but surely, the city of Ocoee has grown into the third-biggest city in Orange County, by population, and as the city grows, so does the interest of businesses looking to set up shop in the area. Earlier in 2024, two local establishments announced they would be coming to the...
Gov. DeSantis signs bill that cracks down on squatters in Florida: ‘The squatter scam ends today’
ORLANDO, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis says "squatting" is a scam that violates private property rights and signed a bill intended to help protect homeowners in Orlando on Wednesday. According to a video Florida's governor posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), squatters commandeering homes have become an issue nationwide....
Behind-the-scenes with Ginger Gadsden on the Drew Barrymore show
Starting Monday, join News 6 Anchor Ginger Gadsden on her behind-the-scenes journey to the Drew Barrymore Show. Witness the anticipation and excitement of her travels to CBS Studios in New York City, her meeting with Drew Barrymore and her showcase of the City Beautiful, Orlando. Stay tuned for all the...
EDC Orlando 2024 tickets going on sale. Here’s how much your ‘Owl Pass’ will set you back
ORLANDO, Fla. – Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando 2024 is coming in November to Tinker Field, but you’ll probably want to secure your tickets before breaking out the glow sticks and whistles. The three-day dance music festival, set for Nov. 8-10, is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of...
Orlando weather: Central Florida to see cool mornings, sunny afternoons through weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. - High pressure continues to build at the end of the week, with drier air out of the north filtering in. We'll see plenty of sunshine with a northeasterly wind. Highs warm into the mid-70s inland to low 70s along the coast. High pressure keeps sunshine in the...
Orlando unveils road sign honoring Officer Valencia after 2021 death from gunshot wound
A little more than three years after Officer Kevin Valencia’s passing, Meghan Valencia smiled tearfully as she watched Orlando police Chief Eric Smith tug at a black sheet covering a marker of her late husband’s legacy. “Officer Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway,” a stretch of South Kirkman Road between Vineland and Conroy roads, was unveiled Wednesday in honor of the Orlando police officer, who ...
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