South Florida Times: Miami , Broward, Palm Beach, Breaking News & Weather at SFLTimes.com – Orlando’s first female police chief to retire

Posted by Orlando News Center on May 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Orlando's first African-American female police chief has announced her retirement after less than four years on the job. Val Demings revealed her plans Tuesday and is officially leaving the post on June 1 after 27 years with the department.... 

Teen in Critical Condition After Falling from Hotel Balcony

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 31, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Hilton Orlando Hotel on 6001 Destination Parkway, on Friday, where they found a teenager on the ground not breathing. Investigators said, the 19-year-old possibly fell from a balcony at the Hotel, although... 

Athens teen killed in balcony fall

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment

An Athens teenager apparently fell from the balcony of an Orlando hotel early this morning and died. Shane Mosley, 19, fell from a balcony of the Hilton Orlando while on vacation with his family, the Atlanta NBC affiliate WXIA is reporting. Orange County Sheriff's... 

Universal Suspends Manager Accused Of Molestation

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A man accused of molesting a teen has been suspended from his job as a sales manager at Universal Orlando Resort.Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 39-year-old Windermere man on Tuesday night and charged him with lewd and lascivious molestation, according to Sheriff's Office reports.Edward Ringheim is accused of molesting a 15-year-old... 

Disney World worker accused of rape

Posted by Orlando News Center on Feb 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- A clerk at Walt Disney World is facing rape charges after luring a woman there with free theme-park passes, Florida authorities say. Wilbert Brookins, 31, was charged with sexual battery Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office told the Orlando Sentinel. The single mother called Disney World... 

Man killed in deputy-involved shooting

Posted by Orlando News Center on Feb 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment

ORANGE COUNTY --  A man is dead after a deputy-involved shooting in Apopka. It happened on White Cloud Avenue at Rock Springs Mobile Home Park. Gregory Horn, 29, was recently released from a mental institution. Horn's father said he became violent, and was punching out windows. That's when Horn's father called 911. When deputies came to the door, Horn aimed what... 

Thieves cause $100,000 in damage at Orlando church

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jan 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO --  Three people were arrested early Thursday morning after causing nearly $100,000 worth of damage after allegedly stealing copper piping from several air conditioning units outside an Orlando church. The theft at the Westwood Church was shocking to its members. The... 

Orange County deputy shot and killed during traffic stop identified

Posted by Orlando News Center on Dec 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO --  A traffic stop turned deadly Wednesday night as an Orange County deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty. The deputy, identified as Brandon Coates, was shot around 8:30 p.m. near 45th Street and Orange Blossom Trail. Deputies said the suspect was later found dead after apparently... 

Central Florida garbage man hurt when trash explodes; about 20 homes evacuated

Posted by Orlando News Center on Nov 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment

By Walter Pacheco, Bianca Prieto and Amy L. Edwards Updated: 12:39 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 Posted: 12:16 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 A 25-year-old garbage man was hurt this morning when something exploded as he was throwing trash into a truck in the Pine Hills area. The man, who was not identified,...