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Employee stole $1k in goods from AutoZone, 'hiding them near the trash cans,' cop says
GROVELAND, Fla. (TND) — Suspecting an employee of stealing isn't so unusual but the merchandise in this case added up to a grand theft charge, which is a felony. A regional loss prevention manager at AutoZone told police in Florida “that during his weekly exception reporting on 06/17/2024, he noticed suspicious activity involving Cameron Colburn, who has been an employee at this store as of September 2023.”
Katharine Marie Emery
Katharine Emery of The Villages Florida, died on July 19th, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Kathy was born December 26, 1946 to Joseph and Diega (Messina) Ruggiero in Medford Massachusetts. Kathy graduated from Girls Catholic High School, where she excelled in Latin and Mathematics. She obtained her...
A case of cold feet: why buyers are canceling purchase agreements
Home buyer hesitancy is growing, as the rate of purchase contract cancellations reached record levels during June, a Redfin survey found. Last month alone, 56,000 home purchase agreements were voided, 14.9% of properties that went under contract that month. That is the highest percentage of any June on record. The...
TIMELINE: Efforts to create a Pulse memorial
ORLANDO, Fla. – In the early morning of June 12, 2016, a gunman stormed the Pulse Nightclub, killing 49 people, physically injuring 53 others and psychologically wounding countless others. Since then, the community, former nightclub owner Barbara Poma, the City of Orlando, Orange County and the now-dissolved OnePulse Foundation...
Stolen pickup truck found topped with a tarp; Suspect accused of covering up his crime
SORRENTO, Fla. (TND) — A sheriff's deputy uncovered evidence – literally – while investigating "a possible stolen vehicle" outside someone's home. The deputy was told a black Ford F-150 was parked in the driveway, along with the license plate number, and was “further advised that the truck possessed a silver Florida Gators front license plate,” the arrest report said.
UCF Rugby Players Competing in Paris for Team USA
It is not long before the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics get underway. However, before the boats sail the Seine for the opening ceremony, a UCF Knights alum will hit the field to begin his and his team’s quest for a medal. The United States Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens...
Thousands stranded as Delta grapples with tech issues, Oregon woman stuck in Florida
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Thousands remain stranded as Delta Airlines tries to rebound following last week's Crowdstrike technology issues. Becky Jacobs, an Oregonian from Gold Beach, has been stuck in Orlando, Florida. “It’s been a nightmare. I went to the airport on Sunday and my flight out of Orlando...
Anthony Black Reveals Area He Can Help Magic The Most Next Season
Anthony Black's improvement from his rookie year will go a long way toward determining how big of a role he has on the Orlando Magic next season. Earning more minutes won't be easy, though. Orlando returns much of the same roster from a team that won 47 games last season and added a proven veteran guard with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. With the 6-foot-7 guard seeking a larger role in his second season, Black revealed coach Jamahl Mosley thinks he can help Orlando the most by pushing the pace in transition and scoring on fast breaks.
Delta customers in Florida still experiencing issues following CrowdStrike outage
ORLANDO, Fla. — The United States Department of Transportation says it is now investigating Delta Airlines to see if the company has been following the law, accommodating passengers affected by last week’s CrowdStrike outage. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same...
WWE NXT Preview For Tonight’s Show In Orlando, FL. (7/23/2024)
On tap for the 7/23 episode is Brooks Jensen vs. Josh Briggs in a No Disqualification match, Oro Mensah vs. Ashante Adonis, as well as Eddy Thorpe vs. Lexis King. Also scheduled is Thea Hail’s reaction to WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, as well as Carlee Bright vs. Wren Sinclair in singles action.
Teen reported missing out of Leesburg days after disappearance
LEESBURG, Fla. – A teen has been reported missing out of Leesburg after he went missing over the weekend, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. In a release on Tuesday, deputies said the teen — Brandon Shaw, 17 — was last seen leaving his home around 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Yelp Turns on Disney World as Guests Complain of Price Gouging and Bizarre Cast Member Behavior
If you have a bad experience at Disney World, you used to just have to grin and bear it while thinking of the thousands of dollars you were spending. Now, Magic Kingdom is facing an increasing crisis as its Yelp score is rapidly crashing due to dissatisfied Guests. The Walt...
Now Here’s a Tip – July 23, 2024
Summer to schooltime can be quite a transition for some kids. Begin setting a regular routine well before the first day of school. At least a week before (two if you can), have your kids go to bed at a regular time and wake as if they were going to school. Challenge them to complete their morning routine in time to “catch the bus” to a playground breakfast date.
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