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Orlando man dies after crash with tractor trailer in Zellwood, troopers say
Read full article: Orlando man dies after crash with tractor trailer in Zellwood, troopers sayA 41-year-old Orlando man driving a pickup truck along Jones Avenue in Zellwood died after crashing into a stopped tractor trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County approves funding for license plate readers to fight crime
Read full article: Orange County approves funding for license plate readers to fight crimeThe county said nearly $45,000 is being used to install and buy two license plate readers for high-crime areas like Apopka, Zellwood, Lockhart, Rosemont and Eatonville.
Fatal crash shuts down Orange Blossom Trail near Zellwood, troopers say
Read full article: Fatal crash shuts down Orange Blossom Trail near Zellwood, troopers sayA fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan Friday morning forced lane closures on Orange Blossom Trail just outside of Zellwood Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
One dead in Orange County shooting following Instagram ‘trash talk,’ deputies say
Read full article: One dead in Orange County shooting following Instagram ‘trash talk,’ deputies sayA man died and two others were injured in a shooting Tuesday morning in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Apopka man, 51, killed in crash with turning car at Orange County intersection
Read full article: Apopka man, 51, killed in crash with turning car at Orange County intersectionA motorcyclist was killed Saturday night when he crashed into the side of a car that turned into his direct path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fatal shooting victim found in vehicle in Zellwood, deputies say
Read full article: Fatal shooting victim found in vehicle in Zellwood, deputies sayAn injured male who was found in a vehicle after a shooting was reported in Zellwood has died as a result of his injuries, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Orange County extends COVID-19 testing in Apopka, Zellwood neighborhoods
Read full article: Orange County extends COVID-19 testing in Apopka, Zellwood neighborhoodsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Health officials in Orange County are extending testing in the Apopka and Zellwood areas next week and will be giving a packet of free face masks and hand sanitizer to each person tested. There are no criteria that needs to be met in order to be tested. Officials said online appointments are required and individuals must be an Orange County resident and at least 18 years of age. All testing sites will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.June 22: Farmworkers Association of Florida 1264 Apopka Blvd., Apopka, FL 32703 To schedule an appointment, visit, www.ocfl.net/FarmworkerAssociationJune 22 - 25: Legacy Middle School 11398 Lake Underhill Rd., Orlando, FL 32825 To schedule an appointment, visit, www.ocfl.net/LegacyMiddleJune 23: John Bridges Community Center 445 W 13th St., Apopka, FL 32703 To schedule an appointment, visit, www.ocfl.net/JohnBridgesJune 24 - 25: Neighborhood Center for Families/Zellwood 6565 Willow St., Zellwood, FL 32798 To schedule an appointment, visit, www.ocfl.net/ZellwoodFor more information on these sites and other testing sites in Orange County, visit, www.ocfl.net/covid19.
Man found dead in Zellwood, deputies say
Read full article: Man found dead in Zellwood, deputies sayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A body was found on the side of the road in Zellwood in Orange County on Tuesday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were called to Plymouth Sorrento and Haas Roads in Orange County for a man down call around 8:14 a.m.Deputies said they discovered the body of a man in the area and are now investigating the death as a homicide. Multiple sheriff’s office vehicles were seen blocking off the area as investigators canvassed the area. Investigators did not say how long the body was there. The name of the man has not been released at this time.