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‘Working with our community partners:’ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention Unit
Read full article: ‘Working with our community partners:’ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention UnitAfter a new state law went into effect last month criminalizing sleeping on public streets, some law enforcement agencies found themselves in a tough spot: When they enforce the law and make the homeless move along, typically the homeless just move somewhere else.
Motive still unknown in downtown Orlando mass shooting. Here’s where things stand
Read full article: Motive still unknown in downtown Orlando mass shooting. Here’s where things standOfficials announce that a 17-year-old accused in a shooting that killed two in downtown Orlando will be prosecuted as an adult.
Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in OrlandoPolice in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.
2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Orlando shooting; mayor declares a state of emergency
Read full article: 2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Orlando shooting; mayor declares a state of emergencyTwo people were killed, seven others were wounded and another person was trampled and injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando, according to police.
Death investigation continues after EDC stagehand dies at Camping World Stadium in Orlando
Read full article: Death investigation continues after EDC stagehand dies at Camping World Stadium in OrlandoA death investigation is underway at Camping World Stadium, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Phone threat prompts secure hold at Edgewater High School in Orlando
Read full article: Phone threat prompts secure hold at Edgewater High School in OrlandoEdgewater High School’s principal notified student families of an anticipated later-than-usual dismissal as the Orlando Police Department responded to what it called “an unsubstantiated phone threat” on the school’s campus.
‘US Marshals had a warrant for my arrest:’ Orlando man exonerated after spending 2 years in prison
Read full article: ‘US Marshals had a warrant for my arrest:’ Orlando man exonerated after spending 2 years in prisonAn Orlando man has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Orlando and several Orlando police officers after spending two years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in public
Read full article: Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in publicA University of Central Florida researcher claims the homeless population in downtown Orlando already faced a rising number of arrests ahead of a new state law that will ban sleeping on public property.
I-4 reopens in Orlando after crash involving semitruck shuts down lanes
Read full article: I-4 reopens in Orlando after crash involving semitruck shuts down lanesAll lanes of westbound Interstate 4 were temporarily shut down in Orlando due to a crash involving an overturned semitruck, according to police.
Attorney of woman found not guilty in murder case says Orlando police put ‘thumb on the scale’
Read full article: Attorney of woman found not guilty in murder case says Orlando police put ‘thumb on the scale’A woman who spent almost two years behind bars, accused of second-degree murder in a man’s 2022 shooting death, was found not guilty last week by an Orange County jury.
Probe is closed into owners of Pulse nightclub, where 49 died in mass shooting
Read full article: Probe is closed into owners of Pulse nightclub, where 49 died in mass shootingThe Orlando Police Department has closed its investigation into the former owners of the Pulse nightclub without filing any charges.
17-year-old arrested after man found shot, killed in crashed car in Orlando
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested after man found shot, killed in crashed car in OrlandoA 17-year-old boy was arrested after a man was found shot to death in a crashed car earlier this month, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Orlando police get tough on prohibited parking at international airport
Read full article: Orlando police get tough on prohibited parking at international airportResults are being shown as sworn and community service officers with the Orlando Police Department continue to collaborate for parking detail at the city’s international airport.
Bodycam video shows Orlando police arrest pro-Palestine protesters
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Orlando police arrest pro-Palestine protestersThe Orlando Police Department released excerpts of body-worn camera video showing officers walking through a crowd at a pro-Palestine protest in Lake Eola Park.
Orlando police seek suspect accused of exposing himself to minor
Read full article: Orlando police seek suspect accused of exposing himself to minorThe Orlando Police Department’s Special Victims Unit has asked for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of exposing himself to a minor in the Thornton Park area.
‘To protect and to serve:’ Make-A-Wish recipient becomes Orlando police officer for a day
Read full article: ‘To protect and to serve:’ Make-A-Wish recipient becomes Orlando police officer for a dayFrom the moment he got to the Orlando Police Department, 4-year-old Stone Hicks walked in the building and then suited up in his very own police uniform.
Another arrest made in deadly shootout in Orlando neighborhood
Read full article: Another arrest made in deadly shootout in Orlando neighborhoodAnother arrest was made in a February shootout in an Orlando neighborhood where a 21-year-old man was killed and six others were injured, according to the police department.
15-year-old arrested after educator shot, killed at Central Florida Fairgrounds
Read full article: 15-year-old arrested after educator shot, killed at Central Florida FairgroundsThe shooting happened on March 2, with police receiving calls about shots being fired near the flea market parking lot of the fairgrounds around 10:37 p.m.
Fatal shooting in Orlando was over a landlord-tenant dispute, police say
Read full article: Fatal shooting in Orlando was over a landlord-tenant dispute, police sayOne person is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting Thursday morning in Orlando’s Monterey neighborhood, according to police.
Dangerous, illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Dangerous, illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International AirportDrivers are parking illegally on the shoulders of Jeff Fuqua Blvd, the main road on Orlando International Airport property leading up to the passenger terminals.
Orlando police officer back on the job after fleeing traffic stop in Seminole County
Read full article: Orlando police officer back on the job after fleeing traffic stop in Seminole CountyAn Orlando police officer who drove off after being pulled over by a Seminole County deputy for speeding is back on the job, according to a spokesperson for the Orlando Police Department.
Man arrested after Orlando armed home invasion leads to fatal shooting
Read full article: Man arrested after Orlando armed home invasion leads to fatal shootingPolice announced that the man — identified as Shawn Spencer, 18 — faces charges of murder while engaged in burglary and armed burglary with a firearm.
Off-duty Orlando police officer accused of DUI in Pinellas County traffic stop
Read full article: Off-duty Orlando police officer accused of DUI in Pinellas County traffic stopAn Orlando police officer faces a charge of driving under the influence following his arrest early Sunday in Pinellas County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officer arrests, pepper sprays 12-year-old girl at Orlando middle school
Read full article: Officer arrests, pepper sprays 12-year-old girl at Orlando middle schoolPolice told News 6 that while classes were in session at Lake Nona Middle School, the child “became verbally aggressive and physically violent with school staff and the School Resource Officer.”
‘Pretty difficult to comprehend:’ Family of Jennifer Kesse reflects 18 years after her disappearance
Read full article: ‘Pretty difficult to comprehend:’ Family of Jennifer Kesse reflects 18 years after her disappearanceThe family of Jennifer Kesse marked the 18th year of her disappearance by taking to social media and pushing for answers.
Florida man accused of trying to kill family in argument over late grandma’s phone
Read full article: Florida man accused of trying to kill family in argument over late grandma’s phoneInvestigators said they learned that Stovall’s grandmother had passed away two weeks prior, and several people came to the home to help with cleanup.
8 students ‘whipped’ during class at Orlando prep school, parents claim
Read full article: 8 students ‘whipped’ during class at Orlando prep school, parents claimOrlando police responded to a preparatory school in Orlando on Thursday following reports of an individual at the school “whipping” students with a belt during class.
8 students ‘whipped’ during class at Orlando prep school, parents claim
Read full article: 8 students ‘whipped’ during class at Orlando prep school, parents claimOrlando police responded to a preparatory school in Orlando on Thursday following reports of an individual at the school “whipping” students with a belt during class.
Man faces charges after crashing into Orlando restaurant, leaving the scene, police say
Read full article: Man faces charges after crashing into Orlando restaurant, leaving the scene, police sayA man was arrested after he crashed a vehicle into a restaurant then fled the scene on Saturday, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Arrest made after shooting in Orlando leads to vehicle pursuit; 1 dead, 3 hurt, police say
Read full article: Arrest made after shooting in Orlando leads to vehicle pursuit; 1 dead, 3 hurt, police sayA busy roadway in Orlando was shut down Friday where a vehicle pursuit came to an end, originating from the scene of shooting that’s so far left three people injured, one dead and one in custody, according to police.
State attorney promises ‘full consequences’ for 4 arrested in Orlando drive-by shooting
Read full article: State attorney promises ‘full consequences’ for 4 arrested in Orlando drive-by shootingThe state attorney’s office released a statement Wednesday promising four suspects in an Orlando drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man will face “full consequences.”
2 more arrests made in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, 19-year-old man
Read full article: 2 more arrests made in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, 19-year-old manTwo 17-year-olds have been arrested in an Orlando drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old girl and 19-year-old man, marking the third and fourth arrests in the case, according to police.
Street race leads to 3 arrests after Orlando police discover firearms, drugs
Read full article: Street race leads to 3 arrests after Orlando police discover firearms, drugsIn a release, police said that two cars appeared to be racing near North Orange Blossom Trail, prompting traffic stops on both of the vehicles.
More victims come forward after man accused of rape in Orlando, police say
Read full article: More victims come forward after man accused of rape in Orlando, police sayThe Orlando Police Department said in a statement it had been approached within the week by more victims of an accused rapist who already faces charges in two sex attacks.
Second Orlando officer leaves hospital after being shot
Read full article: Second Orlando officer leaves hospital after being shotAn Orlando police officer was released from the hospital about two weeks after they and another officer were shot by a murder suspect they’d pulled over downtown, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Here’s when crews will begin dismantling unstable scaffolding in downtown Orlando
Read full article: Here’s when crews will begin dismantling unstable scaffolding in downtown OrlandoCrews will begin dismantling this week a scaffolding at a construction site in downtown Orlando that has threatened to collapse.
Here are the roads, businesses closed as downtown Orlando scaffolding threatens to collapse
Read full article: Here are the roads, businesses closed as downtown Orlando scaffolding threatens to collapseA moderate portion of downtown Orlando remained shut down on Monday as “unstable” construction scaffolding continues to threaten collapse.
Bodycam footage shows woman with knives shot, killed after charging at Orlando officers
Read full article: Bodycam footage shows woman with knives shot, killed after charging at Orlando officersThe Orlando Police Department on Wednesday released bodycam footage that shows police shooting and killing a woman after she charged toward them with knives on July 14.
Witness describes chaos when SWAT swarms Orlando hotel in search of suspect who shot 2 officers
Read full article: Witness describes chaos when SWAT swarms Orlando hotel in search of suspect who shot 2 officersA hotel guest among many evacuated at an Orlando Holiday Inn described the chaos when law enforcement swarmed the hotel in search of a suspect who shot two police officers.
SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stop
Read full article: SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stopTwo Orlando police officers were shot and critically wounded late Friday during a traffic stop connected to a Florida homicide investigation, prompting a massive search for a suspect who was later located and shot to death, according to authorities.
1 arrested, 2 wanted in Orlando ‘bank jugging’ cases amid uptick in thefts
Read full article: 1 arrested, 2 wanted in Orlando ‘bank jugging’ cases amid uptick in theftsOn Wednesday afternoon, police issued a warning about a “major uptick” in bank jugging crimes, which involve thieves who burglarize vehicles after watching victims withdraw money from a bank.
Bike-riding thief steals horse in Orlando, rides away with animal in tow
Read full article: Bike-riding thief steals horse in Orlando, rides away with animal in towThe Orlando Police Department is searching for a horse that was stolen out of its trailer on June 22 after surveillance footage caught the thief riding away on a bike.
Police ID man fatally shot in Orlando, offer cash reward for information
Read full article: Police ID man fatally shot in Orlando, offer cash reward for informationThe Orlando Police Department has announced a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in the death of a man found shot at an apartment complex on Monday.
‘Sickening:’ Family of man fatally shot by Orlando police speaks after video released
Read full article: ‘Sickening:’ Family of man fatally shot by Orlando police speaks after video releasedAttorney Natalie Jackson and the family of Derek Diaz held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the release of body-worn camera video showing Diaz’s fatal shooting by Orlando police.
‘This ain’t right:’ Family asks for answers after man fatally shot by Orlando police
Read full article: ‘This ain’t right:’ Family asks for answers after man fatally shot by Orlando policeThe family of a man shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department last Monday called on police to provide answers about the case at a vigil on Sunday.
Doctor charged with preying on children in Mississippi may have victims in Florida, police say
Read full article: Doctor charged with preying on children in Mississippi may have victims in Florida, police sayA doctor arrested earlier this year in Mississippi, accused of sexually battering children, is believed to potentially have more victims from his time practicing medicine in Florida, according to the Orlando Police Department.
‘People feel like police aren’t humans:’ Orlando Police Officer of the Year says relating to community is key
Read full article: ‘People feel like police aren’t humans:’ Orlando Police Officer of the Year says relating to community is keyOrlando Police Officer Kelvin Wilson-Bey discusses his approach to policing.
Ohio man accused of putting police officer in chokehold at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Ohio man accused of putting police officer in chokehold at Orlando International AirportA man was arrested Tuesday at Orlando International Airport following a physical altercation involving him, airline employees and law enforcement, according to the Orlando Police Department.
2nd arrest made in Orlando fatal shooting of Army veteran at shopping plaza
Read full article: 2nd arrest made in Orlando fatal shooting of Army veteran at shopping plazaA second arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a U.S. military veteran at a shopping plaza earlier this year, according to the Orlando Police Department.
WATCH: Bodycam shows on-duty Orlando officer drive off after deputy pulls him over
Read full article: WATCH: Bodycam shows on-duty Orlando officer drive off after deputy pulls him overAn Orlando police officer has been relieved of duty after video showed him being pulled over for speeding in Seminole County and leaving a traffic stop.
16-year-old arrested in shooting outside Dezerland that killed 1, injured 2 others
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested in shooting outside Dezerland that killed 1, injured 2 othersA 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection to a shooting outside Dezerland on International Drive that killed a 14-year-old and injured two others, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Colonial Drive reopened in Orlando after police investigation prompts shutdown
Read full article: Colonial Drive reopened in Orlando after police investigation prompts shutdownA short stretch of West Colonial Drive near Lake Dot was blocked off Saturday morning as an incident was investigated in the area, according to the Orlando Police Department.