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Sanford police: 22-year-old man shot, killed during apparent headphones sale
SANFORD, Fla. - A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night outside a Sanford, Florida home while attempting to sell a pair of headphones, police said. Sanford police officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday near West 3rd Street and Pomegranate Avenue, police said. Officers found a white pickup truck partially submerged in a retention pond near the intersection where 22-year-old Brandon Leo, of Orlando, was found dead inside.
College Sports Recap: Recent Wins and Losses in Central Florida Universities
The landscape of college sports in Central Florida has been vibrant and eventful specially the basketball section, marked by significant victories, unexpected losses, and notable individual performances. This article delves into the latest developments, focusing on key events and figures that have shaped the current season. Johnny Dawkins’ Contract Extension...
Two Olympia Track Club members to compete at AAU Junior Olympics
Keyana Cranston, 11, and Amiyah Kent, 9, have shined with Olympia Track Club. Both of them have a lot of hardware to show off. When asked how many awards Keyana has, she answered, “about 62.”. From a young age, Cranston showcased her skill. She said, “I always used to...
Orlando Braces for Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms with Elevated Heat Index
As the summer heat continues its relentless grip, Orlando residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the south and west of KMCO, as the day unfolds. According to the National Weather Service, the morning has been primarily dry, but activity will ramp up into the afternoon with the formation of the east coast sea breeze. While rain chances are lower northward at KDAB/KSFB/KTIX/KMLB, temp groups for TSRA are anticipated for most other locations, amidst light southeastern winds shifting east/southeast.
Unlicensed driver caught with no registration and marijuana in 7-Eleven parking lot
A Eustis man with a suspended license was arrested in the 7-Eleven parking lot for driving without registration and marijuana possession. A deputy observed a gold Buick at a gas pump at Circle K, located at 31734 State Road 44 in Eustis, around 2:47 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A query of the attached tag revealed the license plate was surrendered to the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UCF Knights Recieve $2.5 Million Pledge Commitment to Football Program
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – When UCF’s football team returns to the practice field later this month, the Knights will be playing on the newly named Wayne Densch Practice Complex. The complex’s new name recognizes a new $2.5 million pledge commitment from the Wayne Densch Charitable Trust in support of the Hagle Football Gateway project on UCF’s campus.
Florida Toddler Found Dead In Canal After Being Reported Lost
“Florida toddler found dead in canal after being reported lost.” This unfortunate incident happened in Osteen which is about 2 hours from where I live in St. Petersburg. I don’t have kids but I do have nieces and nephews and I can’t imagine what I would do if something like this were to happen to them. According to reports, the toddler died from an accidental drowning. Where were the parents? How did the toddler get near the canal? These are some of the questions that I asked when I heard about this incident.
Holocaust Center hires Emily Sterling as interim CEO
Emily Sterling will serve as the interim CEO of Central Florida’s Holocaust Center, effective immediately, as the organization works to revamp its plans for a new museum in downtown Orlando. The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida, currently based in Maitland, made the announcement Monday. “We are dedicated to maintaining our core principles and mission during this period ...
NEWS: Orlando Airport Impacted by IT Outages, Over 140 Flights Delayed
It’s been a few days since a massive IT outage caused problems across the world on July 19th. Those problems were most evident at major airports, including Orlando International Airport, where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop. This resulted in numerous flight delays. Now, several days later, some airlines are still struggling to get their planes in the air due to the issue.
New York City vs. Orlando player ratings
Another draw for New York City FC and another set of mixed player ratings. A stretch of four straight New York City matches on the road concluded at Inter&Co Stadium, a 1-1 salvaged thanks to a Hannes Wolf goal and some excellent Matt Freese saves. Those two players scored the...
Wildwood’s explosive growth dominating decisions in city budget
Taking their first action on next year’s budget, Wildwood commissioners Monday voted to keep the property tax rate at this year’s level of about $2.83 per $1,000 assessed valuation. That rate is considered a tax increase for city property owners because it is 6.75 percent higher than the...
Sarah Boone crafts 'inmate seeks attorney' ad
Sarah Boone will need to find her own defense attorney if she does not want to solely represent herself in her second-degree murder trial connected to the Feb. 2020 death of her boyfriend at their Winter Park apartment – and she's crafted her own employment ad.
Accident in Deltona leaves motorcyclist dead
Volusia County sheriff's deputies said a 44-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car in Deltona Monday night. The accident occurred around 8:50 p.m. at Haulover Boulevard and Surf Drive, deputies said. ...
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
Microsoft outage still causing major disruptions for travelers at Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. — Three days after a Microsoft outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, significant disruptions continue, particularly impacting operations at Orlando International Airport and Delta Airlines. The outage has left many travelers stranded and frustrated. Beneria Turnipseed, a Delta Airline traveler from Atlanta,...
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