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Community seeks justice in transgender woman's slaying near Florida Mall
Read full article: Community seeks justice in transgender woman's slaying near Florida MallOrange County detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information that might help solve the murder of Monique Jade Brooks, a transgender woman who was found near Orange Blossom Trail and the Florida Mall two weeks ago.
Motorcyclist killed, SUV driver hurt in crash near Gatorland, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed, SUV driver hurt in crash near Gatorland, FHP saysA 39-year-old Kissimmee man riding a motorcycle along South Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County was killed in a crash with an SUV that turned into his path early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando man dies after being struck by SUV while walking on Orange County road, FHP says
Read full article: Orlando man dies after being struck by SUV while walking on Orange County road, FHP saysA 58-year-old Orlando man died after being struck by an SUV while walking on South Orange Blossom Trail, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Historic Orlando ice cream shop to reopen with new name, owners
Read full article: Historic Orlando ice cream shop to reopen with new name, ownersIn 1948, Edwin Goff opened the window to his ice cream shop off 212 S Orange Blossom Trail, but little did he know this little eatery dubbed Goff’s Drive In would have decades of memories.
Kissimmee man, 47, fatally struck while riding bicycle in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: Kissimmee man, 47, fatally struck while riding bicycle in Osceola County, troopers sayA 47-year-old Kissimmee man died after a crash with a pickup truck late Friday on South Orange Blossom Trail in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Victim of attempted carjacking makes it to hospital after being shot, driving away, deputies say
Read full article: Victim of attempted carjacking makes it to hospital after being shot, driving away, deputies sayA man was hospitalized Wednesday after being shot in an attempted carjacking early that morning on South Orange Blossom Trail, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Troopers investigate hit-and-run that killed Orlando man, 64, crossing road in Orange County
Read full article: Troopers investigate hit-and-run that killed Orlando man, 64, crossing road in Orange CountyA 64-year-old Orlando man walking across a roadway in Orange County was struck by a car early Saturday and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man shows up at ER after being shot in Orange County
Read full article: Man shows up at ER after being shot in Orange CountyA sign is seen outside a free-standing emergency room in Houston in this undated file image. ORLANDO, Fla. – A 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound showed up a hospital early Friday, according to Orange County deputies. [TRENDING: 3 children, 2 adults killed in ‘horrific’ crash | Motorcyclist killed in crash -- with bear | $1,400 payments by this weekend?] The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the Millenia Emergency Room, where they spoke with the victim. AdThe man said he was shot by an unknown person, but no other details, including the extent of his injuries or what led to the shooting, have been released.
Arrest made in Orange Blossom Trail shootout that left man injured, deputies say
Read full article: Arrest made in Orange Blossom Trail shootout that left man injured, deputies sayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An accused gunman who was involved in a shootout on Orange Blossom Trail Thursday morning has been arrested on an attempted murder charge, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Once deputies took the guns from King and the other man, they spoke with a man who said King shot at him but missed, according to the affidavit. Deputies described that man as “cursing and screaming” and “verbally aggressive” and ultimately unwilling to cooperate with the investigation. While that man was the only person injured, multiple people at Heritage Hotel said they heard the gunshots, including the girlfriend of the concealed weapons permit holder. That woman said she was playing with her children when she heard the gunshots and quickly got them inside.
Deputies respond to shootout on South Orange Blossom Trail, multiple people in custody
Read full article: Deputies respond to shootout on South Orange Blossom Trail, multiple people in custodyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies are on scene Thursday along South Orange Blossom Trail after two men were shooting at each other in a shopping plaza, according to witnesses. Deputies responded to a shopping center along South Orange Blossom Trail Thursday morning to multiple businesses in the area. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded for reports of a shooting in the 8000-block of South Orange Blossom Trail. There are several people in custody but it is unclear what their involvement is, deputies said. There are a lot of deputies near a shooting center not far from Florida Mall.
Orange deputies look into child death investigation after responding to near-drowning
Read full article: Orange deputies look into child death investigation after responding to near-drowningORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a child death investigation after responding to a near-drowning on Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Office said around 4:45 p.m. deputies responded to the area of 4855 South Orange Blossom Trail in reference to the near-drowning report. Deputies said a woman in her 20s had been pulled out of Lake Tyler by civilians and was rushed to a local hospital. The Sheriff’s Office said a young boy was located in the woman’s apartment unresponsive. Investigators said deputies provided medical aid until the child was rushed to Arnold Palmer Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Man, 25, arrested in fatal road rage shooting on OBT
Read full article: Man, 25, arrested in fatal road rage shooting on OBTA man accused of shooting and killing the driver of another vehicle on Orange Blossom Trail in July was arrested Wednesday in Brevard County, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Eric Schnetzer, 45, was found in his car suffering from a gunshot wound near South Orange Blossom Trail and Consulate Drive around 6:34 p.m. on July 28. Detectives said they later determined the victim was shot during a road rage incident by Nael Abraham, 25. Detectives said Abraham fired one shot from his car, striking Schnetzer in the head. Abraham was arrested Wednesday in Brevard County on a warrant for second-degree murder.
Man found shot in car at Orange County intersection dies at hospital
Read full article: Man found shot in car at Orange County intersection dies at hospitalORLANDO, Fla. A 45-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday evening in Orange County, deputies said. The fatal shooting was reported around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of South Orange Blossom Trail and Consulate Drive. The Orange County Sheriffs Office said deputies made contact with the victim, who was sitting inside the drivers seat of a vehicle that was stopped at the intersection. The victim, who was suffering from a gunshot wound, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, deputies said. No other details have been released.
Orange County deputies search for missing man with dementia
Read full article: Orange County deputies search for missing man with dementiaORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The Orange County Sheriffs Office is asking for the publics help as they work to locate a missing man with dementia. According to deputies, William Harold Ball, who suffers from dementia, was last seen walking from his home off of Central Florida Parkway and South Orange Blossom Trail Thursday night. Deputies said Ball was last seen wearing a light green T-shirt, khaki pants and gray Velcro tennis shoes. Authorities are asking anyone who has information or sees Ball to call 911.
64-year-old man shot in Orlando; 3 detained
Read full article: 64-year-old man shot in Orlando; 3 detainedORLANDO, Fla. A 64-year-old man was shot in the leg early Tuesday in Orlando, police said. The shooting was reported at 12:51 a.m. near South Orange Blossom Trail and Anderson Street. Orlando police said surveillance video identified a vehicle involved in the shooting, and a felony stop was conducted. Three people were detained, and a handgun was found in the vehicle, police said. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Man beaten, stabbed inside his Orlando motel room
Read full article: Man beaten, stabbed inside his Orlando motel roomORLANDO, Fla. A 30-year-old man was beaten and stabbed early Thursday inside his motel room in Orlando, according to Orange County deputies. The attack happened around 12:45 a.m. at the Econo Lodge at 8700 South Orange Blossom Trail. The Orange County Sheriffs Office said the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators said the assailant left the motel before deputies arrived. An investigation is ongoing.