Orange County issues burn ban as drought conditions worsen
Orange County officials have issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas and several municipalities as drought conditions continue to intensify, officials announced Wednesday.
Second arrest in deadly Orlando shooting outside Magic Mall
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man outside the Magic Mall earlier this month, Orlando police said Tuesday.
Florida attorney general threatens 'removal of office' for Orlando mayor over immigration policy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is warning Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer that he could face consequences if he continues to enforce the city's current immigration policy.
Jogger injured in Orange County after being struck by car
A Georgia woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Monday morning after she was struck by a car while jogging in a crosswalk in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man arrested for kidnapping woman, child at Florida Walmart, deputies say
Makence St. Hilaire, 30, was arrested on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, and kidnapping, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Florida attorney general sending prosecutors to help with Monique Worrell's backlog of 13,500 cases
On Monday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office will deploy a team of prosecutors to support State Attorney Monique Worrell in tackling a backlog of 13,500 cases.
Oviedo police officer killed in crash: officials
Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres III of the City of Oviedo Police Department died April 11 following a single-vehicle crash in Orlando's Lake Nona area, authorities said.
Victims kidnapped at Orange County Walmart, deputies say
The victims have since been located and are safe, according to officials.
1 arrested after hours-long stand-off in Apopka
The Apopka Police Department said they responded to a reference of a domestic disturbance around 7 a.m. on Saturday in the area of the Breckenridge subdivision. After an hours-long stand-off, officials said they arrested 39-year-old Joseph Rivera. Authorities said Rivera is facing charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm, and further charges are currently under review.
Convicted killer wrongly freed from jail captured in Florida
Kathan Guzman, the convicted killer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia prison, was captured in Florida on Friday. He was located by U.S. Marshals Service at his mother's house, the U.S. Marshals Service and Clayton County District Attorney's Office told FOX 35. Officials say he was released due to a paperwork error. Guzman was expected to appear in court on Saturday morning.
1 arrested after hours-long stand-off in Apopka, police say
Police say they have arrested one person following an hours-long stand-off in Apopka.
Man accused of attacking jogger in College Park recently deemed incompetent to stand trial
A man was hauled out of the courtroom on Friday after a judge said he would be staying in jail with no bond after allegedly attacking a woman while she was out jogging in College Park.
Florida police officer recounts head-on crash with suspected undocumented immigrant
The Belle Isle police officer who survived a head-on crash troopers said was caused by an undocumented immigrant said he’s thankful to be back at work.
Woman attacked while jogging; suspect found sleeping nearby, police say
A woman jogging in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood was allegedly attacked by a man early Thursday but managed to fight off the suspect.
Orange County student brings alcohol to school
A student at Ridgewood Park Elementary School is in trouble for bringing alcohol to school today. The Orange County school district has confirmed the student shared the alcohol with other students on campus. All the students were checked out by paramedics and were OK.
Orange County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9
Meet Luma, the newest K-9 at the Orange County Sheriff's Office. She is trained to find hidden electronic devices, such as SIM cards, SD cards and cell phones. Investigators say these items are often used by criminals to store illegal material or to evade law enforcement.
Suspect accused of attacking jogger says he's being framed
A woman jogging in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood was allegedly attacked by a man early Thursday but managed to fight off the suspect. The man accused of attacking the jogger had his first appearance in court today, but it wasn't his first time in that court room. Tyler Feight, 26, faces charges of attempted sexual battery and battery.
Delila Grayson's mom relieved convicted killer captured | FULL
Christina Grayson, the mother of Delila Grayson, who was strangled by her ex-boyfriend, said she is relieved that her daughter's killer is back in custody, nearly two weeks after he was mistakenly released from prison. But, she has questions. Why was Kathan Guzman released in the first place, and how? Officials told FOX 5 that it was due to a paperwork error. Christina talked with FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte.
Kathan Guzman's mom: Convicted killer wasn't hiding | FULL
Iris Guzman, the mother of Kathan Guzman, a convicted murderer who was mistakenly released from a Georgia jail two weeks ago, told FOX 35's Matt Trezza that his son was not a fugitive and was not hiding from law enforcement. She said she went to pick him up, even called the sheriff's office to make sure her son, who was sentenced to life in prison, was being released. She said she drove to Georgia, picked her son up, and brought him to her house in Ocoee, Florida. She said both she and her son were surprised on Friday when U.S. Marshals swarmed her house and took her son into custody. Guzman was convicted of strangling his ex-girlfriend.
Convicted killer recaptured in Central Florida
A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. A man convicted of murder and serving a life sentence in Georgia has been captured in Central Florida – two weeks after he was mistakenly released, officials said Friday. He was released due to a paperwork error.