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Man breaks into screened-in porch while kids were home and admits to having ‘bad drugs’
A Deland man who was arrested for burglary after breaking into a screened-in porch while children were home claimed he heard kids screaming inside. A deputy driving east on U.S. Highway 42 was flagged down by two people in a red Jeep Wrangler who pointed out a pedestrian, later identified as 34-year-old Timothy Allen Gunter, further up the road around 11:0 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. They stated their kids just called and told them he broke into their house. The deputy directed the couple back to their house to call the Lake County Communications Center.
A 19-year-old man pronounced dead at Lark Central Florida
A 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at an off-campus apartment complex on Alafaya Trail on Thursday, according to The Orange County Sheriff's Office. While the UCF community celebrated its first football game, The OCSO responded to a call from Lark Central Florida apartments. Upon arrival, deputies found an unresponsive 19-year-old man, according to an email from the OSCO.
Fast-growing Ocoee plans a six-month pause in building
Ocoee, one of Orange County’s fastest growing cities, is tapping the brakes on new development. “We’re still very pro-growth here,” said Craig Shadrix, interim city manager for the west Orlando suburb, where the population leaped by more than 30% in the last U.S. Census. “This is just giving us a little bit of space to help create the kind of growth we want to see. ” City commissioners are ...
Volusia-Flagler football roundup: 7 local teams earn first wins of 2024 season
For seven Volusia-Flagler teams, Week 2 was a good first step. Seven local squads earned their first victories of the 2024 high school football season on Thursday and Friday, and nine overall won. ...
Women’s soccer set to play against No. 24 Georgia after being on the road
With the fourth game of the season coming up, the UCF women's soccer team braces for an at home battle against No. 24 Georgia this Sunday after traveling on the road. As the season takes off, the Knights remain undefeated with a 1-0-2 record, but can senior forward Chloe Netzel help UCF defeat the Bulldogs to bring the Knights their first home win?
Travelers braving Orlando's Labor Day traffic, crowds
ORLANDO, Fla. — On Labor Day weekend, people flocked to Central Florida to celebrate the holiday. The holiday made for a busy Saturday. For many, International Drive was the place to be. “Just come, relax and have fun,” said Andrea Alford, a visitor from South Carolina. Alford said...
Hokies fall in five to UCF
BLACKSBURG - The Virgnia Tech squad fell to the UCF Knights in the program's home opener. The duo had not seen a matchup since the original contest in 1993, and the Hokies have now moved to 0-2 in the series history. HOW IT HAPPENED. Sets one and two did not...
Volleyball Opens Season with 3-2 Thriller at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. – As if the start of the season isn’t exciting enough, UCF Head Volleyball Coach Jenny Maurer eclipsed her 100th win in the team’s 3-2 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday evening in the Cassell Coliseum. Three Knights recorded double digits in kills as Avah...
National Training Center Serves As Host Venue For Department Of Defense Warrior Games’ Swimming competition
Orlando Health- National Training Center (NTC) recently served as the host venue for the swimming event of the Department of Defense (DoD)’s annual adaptive-sports competition, the Warrior Games, The Warrior Games are designed to enhance recovery by engaging wounded, ill and injured service members outside of traditional therapy settings.
Winn-Dixie in The Villages to see $1.9 million remodeling job prior to ALDI conversion
A popular Winn-Dixie location in The Villages will be remodeled and converted into an ALDI just over a year after the southeastern grocery chain was acquired in a multi-billion dollar deal. The Winn Dixie at 820 Old Camp Road in Lake Sumter Landing will undergo remodeling to be converted into...
Florida starts season on high-note in cross country season opener
For the first time in the 2024 season, the Florida Gators cross country team had an opportunity to put its talents on display. Behind a strong performance from redshirt sophomore Breanna Stuart and redshirt freshman Emerson Miller, Florida made an early statement for the Fall. The Gators men’s and women’s...
Match Guide | Orlando Pride vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | Halfway to Carnival
The Orlando Pride will host NJ/NY Gotham FC for its 2024 NWSL regular season match — Halfway to Carnival Night, presented by Walt Disney World — on Sunday, Sept. 1, from Inter&Co Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. ET, with gates opening at 5 p.m. ET.
Ocoee police searching for missing nonverbal man
OCOEE, Fla. — The Ocoee Police Department is searching for a man described as nonverbal, who was last seen Tuesday. The missing man was identified as 36-year-old Saint Jean. His brother last saw him in an Ocoee Walmart at 10500 W. Colonial Drive. Jean is a Black man with...
Bungalower and the Bus – Episode 394 (Sticky Rice)
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts alone and do not reflect the official policy or position of Bungalower Media, our readers, or our advertisers. For Episode 394, Jon and Brendan are craving Southeast Asian food and head to Sticky Rice, which specializes in...
Football Recap: Mount Dora Christian Academy Piles Up the Points Against Lake Highland Prep
Mount Dora Christian Academy entered their tilt with Lake Highland Prep on Friday with five consecutive wins dating back to last season but they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders 34-7 at home. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 44-6 loss the Highlanders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022.
Ocoee High announces details for Oct. 19 athletics' fundraiser golf tournament
Ocoee High’s athletics department has announced details for its 2024 golf tournament fundraiser. The 18-hole scramble format event will be Saturday, Oct. 19, at Zellwood Station Golf Club and will benefit the Knights’ athletic programs. Registration for the event is open; cost to play is $400 for a...
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