Apopka PD: Kids shouldn't have access to guns
Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley gave an update Tuesday morning about the two players who were shot at a Pop Warner football practice in Apopka on Monday evening. The young suspect was arrested and charged.
Apopka PD chief: Keep kids away from guns
Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley gave an update Tuesday morning about the two players who were shot at a Pop Warner football practice in Apopka on Monday evening. The young suspect was arrested and charged.
Fight leads to shooting at football practice
An argument among kids during football practice ended in a shooting Monday night in Apopka. Police said three juveniles got into an argument that escalated in the parking lot. One boy went to a car, grabbed a gun, and allegedly fired one round, which struck two other kids. The alleged shooter has been detained, police said. Both kids were taken to the hospital, and are expected to survive.
Orlando school gets STEM makeover
Students at Orange Center Elementary School in Orlando now have a new STEM center and media center
Orlando firefighter accused of assault
An Orlando firefighter is accused of assault with a deadly weapon.
UAW strike continues in Orlando
The UAW strike continues in Orlando, where several workers have spent hours every day on the picket line, hoping to see change in the near future.
Major development planned near Shingle Creek
Some people are concerned about a developer's plans to build hotels and residents -- totaling 2,790 hotel rooms and 5,300 residential units -- in Orange County, near Shingle Creek. They're concerned about how that development may impact Shingle Creek, a small waterway in the area.
Man killed by Orange County deputies
A man who was reportedly pointing his gun at people in an Orange County neighborhood was shot and killed by deputies
Officials: Man killed by deputies after standoff
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a man early Sunday morning after a 40-minute standoff, Sheriff John Mina said. Deputies responded to a home twice -- once late Saturday night and again a few hours later -- after receiving reports of a man firing a gun into the air, and a man pointing a gun at passing vehicles. Sheriff Mina said deputies tried to subdue the man with a stun gun, but he pulled a weapon from his waistband and fired it. Deputies then shot the man, who died at the scene. Four Orange County deputies have been placed on administrative leave, pending an FDLE investigation, which is standard procedure.
Sassy signs installed under low-hanging tree
Fun, sassy signs have been installed near a tree that bends lower to the ground than most.
CrimeCon happening in Orlando now
A three-day convention in Orlando celebrating all things true crime is expected to draw in more than 5,000 fans this weekend.
UAW worker strike expands to Orlando
The UAW strike is about to expand to 20 more U.S. states
Window washers jump to safety amid storm
Two window washers jumped to safety after they got caught high up in the air during a severe storm in downtown Orlando
Orlando shooting ends in police chase
Three people were detained after a police chase that happened following a shooting outside of a Pine Hills apartment complex
3 shot outside Orlando apartment complex
Three people were shot during a shooting that happened outside a Pine Hill's apartment complex Friday afternoon. Officers chased a car possibly involved in the shooting.
Bear sleeping under Apopka home
A bear has been sleeping underneath an Apopka home for nearly two days. The homeowner has already given him a nickname.
Orange County Commissioners vote for raise
County staff says the raise brings the commissioners and the mayors raise in line with other larger counties in Florida.
Andrew Bain makes new changes in office
State Attorney Andrew Bain has announced updates he's made since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed him to the Ninth Circuit
Orange County can't accept animals at shelter
A dog virus outbreak at Orange County Animal Services is preventing them from taking in any animals.
City renames street after fallen officer
Orlando City Council approved a resolution to rename part of Kirkman Road to Officer Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway. Valencia was killed in the line of duty after he was called to a domestic disturbance.