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Three Flagler County teenagers are facing car-burglary charges after deputies say they used a stolen credit card at a local Wal-Mart, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Daryl Lasahy McCaskill, Nineteen; Brian George, Nineteen; and Ra’Quan Lockley, Legitimate, are accused of burglarizing four cars in.

A 19-year-old man was killed Sunday in a wrong-way crash in south Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol said Monday. Troopers say Natasha Johnson Smith, 27, of Spring Hill was driving a two thousand eleven BMW west in the eastbound lane on State Road sixty about Ten:20 p.m. while attempting to pass other vehicles.

Kissimmee police this morning announced an arrest in Sunday’s fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman. Police gave few details in an emailed statement about the arrest of Nicolas Rincon, Legal, who was taken into custody near the crime scene at one thousand one hundred fifteen N. Forrest Ave. He was in possession of a gun, police.

Deputies are searching for the person suspected of gunning down a man in Chuluota early Monday, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to a house in the two thousand seven hundred block of Pickett Downs Drive, off of Fort Christmas Road, about 12:35 a.m. The address is in a rural part of east.

Hurricane Irma proceeds Atlantic march westward Saturday

Hurricane Irma resumes its westward journey over the Atlantic Ocean, fluctuating in strength but remaining “powerful,” according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane dropped in strength from a Category three to a Category two overnight, maintaining winds of up to one hundred ten mph as of eleven p.m. on.

Hurricane Irma: Floridians see and wait as the storm is projected to strengthen

As a powerful hurricane moves across the Atlantic and toward the U.S. mainland, forecasters say it’s still too early to know if Central Florida will be affected. Further east in the Atlantic, however, hurricane witnesses are in effect for almost a dozen Caribbean islands as Irma resumes its westward.

'He did it to woo her:' Story of July homicide packaged up in contentious past

Clay Curtsinger had just divorced his wifey of 20-plus years and dreamed to stir on with his life. He returned to Central Florida from Texas and embarked a fresh relationship with a former high school gf named Carla Radke. Now he’s facing life in prison. On Aug. 29, Curtsinger, 47, was indicted.

Felon dragged his stepgranddaughter into the forest, raped her, deputies say

A convicted felon is accused of dragging his unclothed stepgranddaughter into the forest in the middle of the night and raping her, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Darrell Mills, 50, is facing a number of charges, including sexual battery on a child under twelve and kidnapping a child.

Man, Legitimate, arrested as police investigate shooting death of 19-year-old woman, police say

A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed at a home in Kissimmee, police said Sunday. An 18-year-old man has been taken into custody for possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, police spokeswoman Stacie Miller said. “He is being interviewed by detectives now to determine his involvement,”.

Lifeguards rescue sixty one swimmers as Volusia beaches brace for busy Labor Day

Volusia lifeguards rescued sixty one swimmers from the county’s beaches Sunday, as officials are bracing for enormous Labor Day crowds. The swimmers were in the water despite the crimson flag flying because of rip current conditions, said Aaron Jenkins, deputy chief of operations for Volusia County Beach.

Man accused of carjacking, hammering elderly woman, deputies say

A 42-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly carjacked and pistol-whipped an elderly woman before leading deputies on a pursue Sunday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The man — whose identity wasn’t instantaneously released — had allegedly attempted to carjack an 82-year-old.

Firefighters rescue man trapped inbetween rocks in Brevard County, officials say

Firefighters in Brevard County rescued a man who was caught inbetween two giant rocks on Saturday, officials said. The man was found wedged in a crack that was about four feet deep around Trio:30 p.m. at the ease bridge near the Eau Gallie Causeway in Melbourne, the Brevard Fire Rescue said in a tweet.

Two drivers injured by lightning strikes on I-95 in Brevard County, officials say

Two people on I-95 were injured and several fires were embarked by lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Brevard County on Saturday evening, officials said. According to the Brevard County Fire Rescue, one person was driving northbound on I-95 near the Garden Street exit when the car was struck.

Teenage gets bitten by shark at Fresh Smyrna Beach, Volusia officials say

A 17-year-old’s arm was bitten by a shark on Saturday afternoon while surfing at Fresh Smyrna beach, Volusia County Beach Safety officials said. The Ormond Beach teenage was standing in waist-deep water around noon when he felt something touching his right palm, without realizing at very first that it was.

Ruskin man killed in Volusia crash, Florida Highway Patrol says

A 55-year-old Ruskin man is dead after a crash in Volusia County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The man, whose identity wasn’t instantaneously released, was driving westbound on U.S. Highway ninety two in a Dodge van around Three:30 a.m., according to FHP spokeswoman Sgt. Kim.

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

WINTER GARDEN — Jessica Stone was among the early birds who signed up when Winter Garden commenced its backyard chicken program last year. “I think everybody should have the chance to have a backyard chicken program,” she said as hens clucked around her. “It’s a neat chance for the kids.

Hurricane Irma's path uncertain, but Floridians should remain ready, officials say

After weakening overnight, Hurricane Irma returned to a Category three storm Friday afternoon, but packing more punch than a day earlier, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm strengthened via the day. As of the eleven p.m. advisory, Irma’s maximum sustained winds were whipping at one hundred fifteen mph.

Climb on Dora wreck shuts down part of North Orange Blossom Trail

A open up of North Orange Blossom Trail in Climb on Dora was shut down Friday afternoon following a wreck inbetween a semi-truck and an SUV. The crash was reported around three p.m. near Stoneybrook Hills Parkway at the Lake County line, Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Montes said. A vehicle.

Leesburg High student killed, another charged in shooting, police say

A Leesburg High School student died after being shot Thursday afternoon by another student, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Elian Hughes, 17, was shot in the belly and forearm at the Laurel Oaks Apartment Sophisticated at one hundred seventeen Grove Ridge Circle at five p.m, said Leesburg Police spokesman Joe.

UF, white nationalist Richard Spencer to discuss fresh date for speech

White nationalist Richard Spencer and the University of Florida plan to hold discussions next week to find a fresh date for him to speak on campus. His attorney, Gary Edinger, said in an email Friday the discussion would occur “first thing” Tuesday, while UF spokesman Steve Orlando confirmed only.

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Hurricane Irma now Category four storm; Florida governor announces state of emergency

Sofia Burton and her family don’t usually drink bottled water. But on Monday afternoon, she and her spouse lugged two jugs and four cases from the Colonialtown Publix. The duo and their 14-month-old daughter joined many other Central Florida residents preparing for Hurricane Irma’s potential.

Murder suspect kills himself in Polk County Jail, deputies say

A Polk County jail inmate suspected of murder was found suspending from a bedsheet Sunday in an isolation cell, the Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Detention deputies called 911, cut down Pedro Vega Jr., 46, and attempted to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center.

Minimum wage workers in Orlando stage a two-hour strike on Labor Day

More than one hundred fast-food workers, nursing assistants and others earning less than $Ten an hour rallied before the sun rose on Labor Day as part of a national shove to raise the minimum wage to $15. Some low-wage workers used their holiday to attend the rally. Others staged a two-hour walk-out from.

Central Florida cities to reap windfall in property tax revenues thanks to thriving economy

A flourishing economy coupled with soaring property values means that almost every local government across Central Florida is poised to reap a windfall in extra property tax revenues. It also means that most homeowners across the region will see a leap in their property tax bills because of higher valuations.

Record-breaking Astronaut Peggy Whitson comebacks to Earth

Astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth late Saturday, wrapping up a record-breaking flight that catapulted her to very first place for U.S. space stamina. Whitson's six hundred sixty five days off the planet – two hundred eighty eight days on this mission alone – exceeds that of any other American and any other woman worldwide. She checked.

What's on US astronaut's wish list after nine months in space?

After nine ½ months in orbit, what's on Peggy Whitson's wish list? Will the record-setting NASA astronaut miss anything about space life? Whitson was scheduled to reaction reporters' question during her final news conference from space this week, days before her scheduled comeback to Earth. But it was.

Former Orlando detective violated code of conduct, investigation finds

A former Orlando detective facing allegations of sexual battery violated standards of conduct, an Orlando Police Department investigation released Friday shows. According to the interval review, Angel Burgos was “acting outside the scope of his training and duties as a law enforcement officer” and.

Volusia inmate, 36, pronounced dead after being found unconscious in jail shower

Volusia County deputy sheriffs are investigating the death of jail inmate. Desiree McFarlane, 36, was taken unconscious Sunday about 6:30 p.m. from a shower at the Volusia County Branch Jail to Halifax Health Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, the Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives began.

State Attorney Ayala rescinds her death-penalty ban

After a months-long legal fight, Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala on Friday walked back her ban on pursuing the death penalty, telling a panel of seven assistant state attorneys will review all future first-degree murder cases and seek capital penalty when suitable. The details of.

Pulse shooter's widow asks for trial outside Orlando

The Pulse nightclub shooter's widow is asking for her trial to be held outside Orlando, claiming she could not get a fair trial in the city. Her attorneys also released a fuller transcript of her text messages with her hubby half an hour before he was killed by police, telling the version of the.

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Troopers are investigating a crash that killed a Kissimmee man in Orange County on Tuesday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Montes said the man was driving a one thousand nine hundred ninety eight Pontiac van northbound on State Road 417, near the exit onto Florida’s Turnpike, when he lost control and crossed.

Twenty-two Central Florida firefighters were welcomed home Tuesday afternoon with balloons, signs and smiling faces at the Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force four headquarters in Orlando. Coming back from a 10-day excursion to Beaumont, Texas, where they saved almost 1,000 people from Hurricane.

Tropical Storm Jose is strengthening as it makes its way over the Atlantic Ocean, following just behind Hurricane Irma. Jose and a tropical depression formed Tuesday as Florida continued to prepare for Irma, a daunting Category five storm. “We should certainly concentrate on Irma for now, but right now.

Local governments are suggesting sandbags for residents to secure their homes as Hurricane Irma approaches. Here are the details: Orange County: The county was not suggesting sandbags Tuesday but will proceed to assess the storm. Orlando: The city is suggesting sandbags seven a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

Bithlo man sentenced to fifteen years in fatal hitting

Earl Baggs’ criminal record shows he hit and robbed a man in 2014. The mother of Baggs’ children accused him of manhandling her during their 10-year-relationship. Now Baggs is headed to prison for his role in the two thousand fifteen fatal hitting of Daniel Chapman behind a convenience store. Orange-Osceola County.

Suspect who ran over Orlando police officer pleads no contest; passenger gets five years in prison

The wifey of an Orlando police officer gave emotional court testimony Tuesday about how her family’s life has been affected in the two years since her hubby was run over by suspects fleeing in a car. Jessica Anderson spoke at the sentencing hearing of the passenger in the vehicle, Angel Nieves.

Winter Park meets with Spectrum as city mulls fiber venture

WINTER PARK — As Winter Park shoves forward on plans to link its government buildings by a super-fast internet network, the task force studying the issue met with officials from cable-giant Spectrum on Tuesday. Spectrum and its parent company, Charter Communications, requested the meeting after.

Bill for $375,000 comes in for Aramis Ayala's death penalty lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala’s legal bill for her ultimately unsuccessful lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott, who took twenty nine first-degree murder cases away from her office when she announced she would not seek the death penalty, cost $375,273, her office said Tuesday. “I think it’s very.

Tolls suspended on all Florida roads ahead of Hurricane Irma

Gov. Rick Scott suspended all tolls across the state kicking off at five p.m. Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Irma. “Ensuring the safety of Florida families and visitors is our top priority and suspending tolls statewide will help people quickly evacuate and make it lighter for all Floridians to access significant.

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

WINTER GARDEN — Jessica Stone was among the early birds who signed up when Winter Garden embarked its backyard chicken program last year. “I think everybody should have the chance to have a backyard chicken program,” she said as hens clucked around her. “It’s a neat chance for the kids.

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Twenty-two Central Florida firefighters were welcomed home Tuesday afternoon with balloons, signs and smiling faces at the Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force four headquarters in Orlando. Coming back from a 10-day journey to Beaumont, Texas, where they saved almost 1,000 people from Hurricane.

Tropical Storm Jose is strengthening as it makes its way over the Atlantic Ocean, following just behind Hurricane Irma. Jose and a tropical depression formed Tuesday as Florida continued to prepare for Irma, a daunting Category five storm. “We should undoubtedly concentrate on Irma for now, but right now.

Bithlo man sentenced to fifteen years in fatal hitting

Earl Baggs’ criminal record shows he hammer and robbed a man in 2014. The mother of Baggs’ children accused him of manhandling her during their 10-year-relationship. Now Baggs is headed to prison for his role in the two thousand fifteen fatal hitting of Daniel Chapman behind a convenience store. Orange-Osceola County.

Suspect who ran over Orlando police officer pleads no contest; passenger gets five years in prison

The wifey of an Orlando police officer gave emotional court testimony Tuesday about how her family’s life has been affected in the two years since her spouse was run over by suspects fleeing in a car. Jessica Anderson spoke at the sentencing hearing of the passenger in the vehicle, Angel Nieves.

Winter Park meets with Spectrum as city mulls fiber venture

Bill for $375,000 comes in for Aramis Ayala's death penalty lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott

Tolls suspended on all Florida roads ahead of Hurricane Irma

Gov. Rick Scott suspended all tolls across the state commencing at five p.m. Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Irma. “Ensuring the safety of Florida families and visitors is our top priority and suspending tolls statewide will help people quickly evacuate and make it lighter for all Floridians to access significant.

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

WINTER GARDEN — Jessica Stone was among the early birds who signed up when Winter Garden began its backyard chicken program last year. “I think everybody should have the chance to have a backyard chicken program,” she said as hens clucked around her. “It’s a neat chance for the kids.

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Twenty-two Central Florida firefighters were welcomed home Tuesday afternoon with balloons, signs and smiling faces at the Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force four headquarters in Orlando. Coming back from a 10-day tour to Beaumont, Texas, where they saved almost 1,000 people from Hurricane.

Bithlo man sentenced to fifteen years in fatal hammering

Earl Baggs’ criminal record shows he strike and robbed a man in 2014. The mother of Baggs’ children accused him of manhandling her during their 10-year-relationship. Now Baggs is headed to prison for his role in the two thousand fifteen fatal hammering of Daniel Chapman behind a convenience store. Orange-Osceola County.

Suspect who ran over Orlando police officer pleads no contest; passenger gets five years in prison

Winter Park meets with Spectrum as city mulls fiber venture

WINTER PARK — As Winter Park thrusts forward on plans to link its government buildings by a super-fast internet network, the task force studying the issue met with officials from cable-giant Spectrum on Tuesday. Spectrum and its parent company, Charter Communications, requested the meeting after.

Bill for $375,000 comes in for Aramis Ayala's death penalty lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott

Tolls suspended on all Florida roads ahead of Hurricane Irma

Gov. Rick Scott suspended all tolls across the state embarking at five p.m. Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Irma. “Ensuring the safety of Florida families and visitors is our top priority and suspending tolls statewide will help people quickly evacuate and make it lighter for all Floridians to access significant.

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

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Twenty-two Central Florida firefighters were welcomed home Tuesday afternoon with balloons, signs and smiling faces at the Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force four headquarters in Orlando. Coming back from a 10-day journey to Beaumont, Texas, where they saved almost 1,000 people from Hurricane.

Tropical Storm Jose is strengthening as it makes its way over the Atlantic Ocean, following just behind Hurricane Irma. Jose and a tropical depression formed Tuesday as Florida continued to prepare for Irma, a daunting Category five storm. “We should undoubtedly concentrate on Irma for now, but right now.

Bithlo man sentenced to fifteen years in fatal hammering

Earl Baggs’ criminal record shows he strike and robbed a man in 2014. The mother of Baggs’ children accused him of manhandling her during their 10-year-relationship. Now Baggs is headed to prison for his role in the two thousand fifteen fatal striking of Daniel Chapman behind a convenience store. Orange-Osceola County.

Suspect who ran over Orlando police officer pleads no contest; passenger gets five years in prison

Winter Park meets with Spectrum as city mulls fiber venture

Bill for $375,000 comes in for Aramis Ayala's death penalty lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott

Tolls suspended on all Florida roads ahead of Hurricane Irma

Gov. Rick Scott suspended all tolls across the state beginning at five p.m. Tuesday, ahead of Hurricane Irma. “Ensuring the safety of Florida families and visitors is our top priority and suspending tolls statewide will help people quickly evacuate and make it lighter for all Floridians to access significant.

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

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Twenty-two Central Florida firefighters were welcomed home Tuesday afternoon with balloons, signs and smiling faces at the Florida Urban Search and Rescue Task Force four headquarters in Orlando. Coming back from a 10-day tour to Beaumont, Texas, where they saved almost 1,000 people from Hurricane.

Bithlo man sentenced to fifteen years in fatal striking

Earl Baggs’ criminal record shows he hammer and robbed a man in 2014. The mother of Baggs’ children accused him of manhandling her during their 10-year-relationship. Now Baggs is headed to prison for his role in the two thousand fifteen fatal hammering of Daniel Chapman behind a convenience store. Orange-Osceola County.

Suspect who ran over Orlando police officer pleads no contest; passenger gets five years in prison

Winter Park meets with Spectrum as city mulls fiber venture

Bill for $375,000 comes in for Aramis Ayala's death penalty lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott

Tolls suspended on all Florida roads ahead of Hurricane Irma

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

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Bithlo man sentenced to fifteen years in fatal striking

Earl Baggs’ criminal record shows he hammer and robbed a man in 2014. The mother of Baggs’ children accused him of manhandling her during their 10-year-relationship. Now Baggs is headed to prison for his role in the two thousand fifteen fatal hammering of Daniel Chapman behind a convenience store. Orange-Osceola County.

Suspect who ran over Orlando police officer pleads no contest; passenger gets five years in prison

Winter Park meets with Spectrum as city mulls fiber venture

Bill for $375,000 comes in for Aramis Ayala's death penalty lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott

Tolls suspended on all Florida roads ahead of Hurricane Irma

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

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Two people were shot Wednesday morning in a domestic-related incident in Kissimmee, police reported on social media. Officers responded before seven a.m. to the area of Dyer Boulevard and Columbia Avenue, according to the Kissimmee Police Department Twitter account. The suspect is “known,” according.

A St. Cloud man is accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her daughter before turning the knife on himself Tuesday evening, according to the St. Cloud Police Department. Police responded to a house in the three thousand nine hundred block of Natchez Trace Drive, off Old Canoe Creek Road, about 7:30 p.m., according.

Central Florida welcomes home Hurricane Harvey search and rescue task force

Tropical Storm Jose strengthening as it goes after behind Hurricane Irma

Tropical Storm Jose is strengthening as it makes its way over the Atlantic Ocean, following just behind Hurricane Irma. Jose and a tropical depression formed Tuesday as Florida continued to prepare for Irma, a daunting Category five storm. “We should undoubtedly concentrate on Irma for now, but right now.

Bithlo man sentenced to fifteen years in fatal hammering

Earl Baggs’ criminal record shows he hammer and robbed a man in 2014. The mother of Baggs’ children accused him of manhandling her during their 10-year-relationship. Now Baggs is headed to prison for his role in the two thousand fifteen fatal hammering of Daniel Chapman behind a convenience store. Orange-Osceola County.

Suspect who ran over Orlando police officer pleads no contest; passenger gets five years in prison

Winter Park meets with Spectrum as city mulls fiber venture

Bill for $375,000 comes in for Aramis Ayala's death penalty lawsuit against Gov. Rick Scott

Tolls suspended on all Florida roads ahead of Hurricane Irma

As Orange considers urban chickens, few flock to city programs

Hurricane Irma's path uncertain, but Floridians should remain ready, officials say

After weakening overnight, Hurricane Irma returned to a Category three storm Friday afternoon, but packing more punch than a day earlier, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm strengthened across the day. As of the eleven p.m. advisory, Irma’s maximum sustained winds were whipping at one hundred fifteen mph.

Hurricane Irma proceeds Atlantic march westward Saturday

Felon dragged stepgranddaughter into the forest, raped her, deputies say

A convicted felon is accused of dragging his stepgranddaughter into the forest in the middle of the night and raping her, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Darrell Mills, 50, is facing a number of charges, including sexual battery on a child under twelve and kidnapping a child junior.

SNAP targets behavior, works with families to curb juvenile arrests

A skinny light-haired boy with wire-rimmed glasses clenched his knuckles after a woman pretending to be his mother told him to turn off his movie games to eat dinner with the family. “She’s so mean,” the boy said to himself. He took a deep breath and opened up his arms to relieve his urge to lash out. “I.

Lake Mary companies use data, technology to fight domestic violence

Two Lake Mary companies say law enforcement should look to the numbers to predict risk when dealing with potential domestic violence threats — and they’ve just launched a fresh implement to help. Big Mountain Data and Superion software teamed up to create the IPVO Tracker. They claim the “intimate fucking partner.

Seminole deputies looking for suspect in overnight shooting

Teenage trio arrested after Flagler car burglaries, deputies say

Man, Nineteen, killed in head-on Osceola crash, troopers say

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Seminole attorney Patrick Brandt files to run for state House seat held by Scott Plakon

Patrick Brandt, a Seminole County attorney, has filed to run for Florida House District twenty nine seat in hopes of challenging incumbent state Rep. Scott Plakon. Brandt, 47, a Democrat, said his campaign will concentrate on supporting public schools, protecting the environment and helping businesses grow. “I.

Dreamers from Central Florida rally to remain in the U.S.

Central Florida Dreamers broke into tears on the steps of Orlando City Hall on Tuesday as they appealed to Congress to protect them from deportation in the wake of President Donald Trump ending the Deferred Activity for Childhood Arrivals program. They were joined by almost one hundred people holding signs.

Hurricane Irma strengthens as Florida governor proclaims state of emergency

Kissimmee police make arrest in Sunday killing

Kissimmee police this morning announced an arrest in Sunday’s fatal shooting of a 19-year-old woman. Police gave few details in an emailed statement about the arrest of Nicolas Rincon, Legitimate, who was taken into custody near the crime scene at one thousand one hundred fifteen N. Forrest Ave. He was in possession of a gun, police.

Murder suspect kills himself in Polk County Jail, deputies say

A Polk County jail inmate suspected of murder was found dangling from a bedsheet Sunday in an isolation cell, the Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Detention deputies called 911, cut down Pedro Vega Jr., 46, and attempted to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center.

Minimum wage workers in Orlando stage a two-hour strike on Labor Day

'He did it to woo her:' Story of July homicide packaged up in contentious past

Clay Curtsinger had just divorced his wifey of 20-plus years and dreamed to budge on with his life. He returned to Central Florida from Texas and embarked a fresh relationship with a former high school gf named Carla Radke. Now he’s facing life in prison. On Aug. 29, Curtsinger, 47, was indicted.

Central Florida cities to reap windfall in property tax revenues thanks to flourishing economy

A flourishing economy coupled with soaring property values means that almost every local government across Central Florida is poised to reap a windfall in extra property tax revenues. It also means that most homeowners across the region will see a hop in their property tax bills because of higher valuations.

Man accused of carjacking, striking elderly woman, deputies say

A 42-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly carjacked and pistol-whipped an elderly woman before leading deputies on a pursue Sunday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The man — whose identity wasn’t instantly released — had allegedly attempted to carjack an 82-year-old.