Alleged firehouse hazing leads to firings, felony charges
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and charged after deputies say a teenage firefighter was violently hazed inside a county fire station. Sheriff Billy Woods said the incident at Fire Station 21 escalated from a prank involving pizza grease to what he described as a series of “brutal” assaults. The accused face charges including kidnapping, robbery, battery and accessory.
Four Marion County Fire Rescue employees have been fired and charged after deputies say a teenage firefighter was violently hazed inside a county fire station. Sheriff Billy Woods said the incident at Fire Station 21 escalated from a prank involving pizza grease to what he described as a series of “brutal” assaults. The accused face charges including kidnapping, robbery, battery and accessory.
SeaWorld Orlando statement on DOJ investigation: Safety incidents in park led to rollator walker policy change
SeaWorld Orlando has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it was opening an investigation into the theme park's recent policy change banning certain rollator walkers.
SeaWorld Orlando has released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it was opening an investigation into the theme park's recent policy change banning certain rollator walkers.
FSU LB shooting: Complex 'aware of crime, did nothing.'
An Orlando-based law firm, representing Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard said the apartment complex managers and owners were aware of the history of crime in the area where Ethan was shot in August and did nothing to increase security measures. The law firm also said a man accused of being involved in Ethan's shooting was allowed to stay at the Section 8 Riverside Apartments complex.
An Orlando-based law firm, representing Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard said the apartment complex managers and owners were aware of the history of crime in the area where Ethan was shot in August and did nothing to increase security measures. The law firm also said a man accused of being involved in Ethan's shooting was allowed to stay at the Section 8 Riverside Apartments complex.
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Some Marion County Fire Rescue employees are facing serious charges linked to kidnapping, battery and robbery, the Marion County Sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Some Marion County Fire Rescue employees are facing serious charges linked to kidnapping, battery and robbery, the Marion County Sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Deputies: 4 Marion County Fire Rescue first responders fired for hazing, waterboarding teen firefighter
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
A criminal case is ongoing after four Marion County firefighters are facing kidnapping, battery, accessory and robbery in connection to a "violent hazing" incident, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Property owner accused of shooting at squatters
A property owner accused of firing shots at two squatters inside his Orlando home walked out of the Orange County Jail on Tuesday night without offering a comment.
A property owner accused of firing shots at two squatters inside his Orlando home walked out of the Orange County Jail on Tuesday night without offering a comment.
Father of Titusville teen Anna Kepner expected to testify in court
New documents filed in a Brevard County family court case show that the father of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died under mysterious circumstances on a cruise ship, may soon be required to testify.
New documents filed in a Brevard County family court case show that the father of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who died under mysterious circumstances on a cruise ship, may soon be required to testify.
Family mourns 94-year-old grandmother killed in crash
A family is grieving the loss of a 94-year-old woman who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday. A speeding Ford Mustang slammed into the side of a LYNX van taking her to a nursing home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A family is grieving the loss of a 94-year-old woman who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday. A speeding Ford Mustang slammed into the side of a LYNX van taking her to a nursing home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
Teen arrested in Ocala shooting that left man critically wounded, deputies say
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
A 17-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left an Ocala man critically injured earlier this month. The victim, Robert Ciampa, is expected to recover from his injuries.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Police make arrest after incident in DeLand neighborhood
One suspect is in custody after an hours-long police investigation Monday night in the Victoria Hills neighborhood, where residents were briefly told to shelter in place.
One suspect is in custody after an hours-long police investigation Monday night in the Victoria Hills neighborhood, where residents were briefly told to shelter in place.
Orlando celebrates 100 years of Swan Boats on Lake Eola
The City of Orlando is celebrating 100 years of its iconic swan boats on Lake Eola. To honor this “Swantennial,” the city unveiled a gold-wrapped swan boat – in partnership with Wraps for Less. The golden swan is the centerpiece of the celebration.
The City of Orlando is celebrating 100 years of its iconic swan boats on Lake Eola. To honor this “Swantennial,” the city unveiled a gold-wrapped swan boat – in partnership with Wraps for Less. The golden swan is the centerpiece of the celebration.
Reward offered in alleged mail locker thefts
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man captured on surveillance video breaking into mail lockers at an Orlando post office.
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man captured on surveillance video breaking into mail lockers at an Orlando post office.
Stroke survivor returns to hospital to thank team that saved her life
An 86-year-old music teacher returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center this week, not as a patient but to thank the medical team that helped save her life after a stroke earlier this year — and to offer a musical surprise.
An 86-year-old music teacher returned to Holmes Regional Medical Center this week, not as a patient but to thank the medical team that helped save her life after a stroke earlier this year — and to offer a musical surprise.
Car crashes into Lake County tax office, forcing temporary closure
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clermont was forced to close Tuesday after a car crashed into the side of the building, prompting an evacuation and structural safety concerns.
The Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clermont was forced to close Tuesday after a car crashed into the side of the building, prompting an evacuation and structural safety concerns.
Pendas Law Firm marks 17th year of annual turkey giveaway
The Pendas Law Firm held its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, continuing a 17-year tradition of providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families across the community.
The Pendas Law Firm held its annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, continuing a 17-year tradition of providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to families across the community.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Invasive armored catfish raising concerns on Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.