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Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputies
Read full article: Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputiesThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of a man who was fatally shot while running at deputies with a knife in September.
Prosecutors seek death penalty against man accused of stabbing, killing 13-year-old girl in Orange County
Read full article: Prosecutors seek death penalty against man accused of stabbing, killing 13-year-old girl in Orange CountyThe state is seeking the death penalty against a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July.
Mental evaluation ordered for man accused of stabbing, killing 13-year-old girl in Orange County
Read full article: Mental evaluation ordered for man accused of stabbing, killing 13-year-old girl in Orange CountyA mental evaluation was ordered for a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July after his attorney said he was unfit to stand trial.
Man accused of stabbing, killing 13-year-old girl in Orange County indicted on multiple charges
Read full article: Man accused of stabbing, killing 13-year-old girl in Orange County indicted on multiple chargesA 28-year-old man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July in Orange County has been indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
Orange County deputies kill man who held child hostage and shot, stabbed child’s mother, Mina says
Read full article: Orange County deputies kill man who held child hostage and shot, stabbed child’s mother, Mina saysSWAT deputies shot and killed a man accused of holding his own child hostage in an Orange County home after he shot and stabbed the child’s mother, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Orange County deputies shoot man who charged at them with metal pipe at gas station
Read full article: Orange County deputies shoot man who charged at them with metal pipe at gas stationOrange County deputies shot a man who approached them with a metal rod after he tried to carjack a vehicle at a gas station.
Man with gun shot, killed in convenience store by Orange County deputy, sheriff says
Read full article: Man with gun shot, killed in convenience store by Orange County deputy, sheriff saysAn Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shot a man who carried a gun into a 7-Eleven near Orlando, according to Sheriff John Mina.
‘Senselessly and brutally murdered:’ Arrest made in stabbing death of 13-year-old Orange County girl
Read full article: ‘Senselessly and brutally murdered:’ Arrest made in stabbing death of 13-year-old Orange County girlA 28-year-old man is accused of stabbing to death a 13-year-old girl who was found inside a utility closet of an Orange County apartment complex, according to the sheriff.
Dragon boat competition in Orlando partners cops with teenagers
Read full article: Dragon boat competition in Orlando partners cops with teenagersOrange County sheriff's deputies, Orlando police officers and some adventurous teens continued working together in the Dueling Dragons mentorship program's 14th year.
Man indicted in strangulation deaths of 2 women in Orange County
Read full article: Man indicted in strangulation deaths of 2 women in Orange CountyA man arrested in the deaths of two woman in Orange County has been indicted for first-degree murder, according to the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office.
4 Central Florida sheriffs reelected without opposition, while 4 others face opponents
Read full article: 4 Central Florida sheriffs reelected without opposition, while 4 others face opponentsFour Central Florida sheriffs will continue to lead their respective law enforcement agencies after getting no opponents for their reelection races this week.
Orange County deputy accused of possessing child pornography, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Orange County deputy accused of possessing child pornography, sheriff’s office saysAn Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Friday, accused of possessing child pornography, according to a news release.
‘Potential serial killer’ arrested after bodies of 2 women found in Orange County, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Potential serial killer’ arrested after bodies of 2 women found in Orange County, sheriff saysDeputies in Orange County have arrested a man they say murdered two women in the east part of the county in the last two months.
TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in Madeline Soto case after prime suspect charged with first-degree murder
Read full article: TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in Madeline Soto case after prime suspect charged with first-degree murderAs the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Orange County deputy shoots armed man after gunfire heard at apartment complex, sheriff says
Read full article: Orange County deputy shoots armed man after gunfire heard at apartment complex, sheriff saysAn Orange County deputy shot a man at an apartment complex who was allegedly holding a gun, pointing it at people and at one point fired it Friday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in Madeline Soto case 1 month after her body was found
Read full article: TIMELINE: Here’s where things stand in Madeline Soto case 1 month after her body was foundAs the investigation into Madeline Soto's death continues, News 6 provides a timeline of events stemming back to her initial disappearance.
Orange County deputy shoots at suspect who jumped out of rideshare vehicle window with a gun, sheriff says
Read full article: Orange County deputy shoots at suspect who jumped out of rideshare vehicle window with a gun, sheriff saysTwo people were arrested Friday after a tip about illegal handguns led sheriff’s deputies to follow a rideshare vehicle in the Pine Hills area, and a deputy to shoot his gun when one of the suspects jumped out a vehicle window.
Man arrested on murder charges after woman slain, baby girl found dead in hot car
Read full article: Man arrested on murder charges after woman slain, baby girl found dead in hot carA man wanted since 2021 in the deaths of a 20-year-old woman and her 1-year-old daughter has been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
2 killed in shooting at after-hours club in Pine Hills, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 2 killed in shooting at after-hours club in Pine Hills, sheriff’s office saysTwo men were killed early Saturday in a shooting at an after-hours club in Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
‘We believe she was already dead:’ New details emerge in Madeline Soto case
Read full article: ‘We believe she was already dead:’ New details emerge in Madeline Soto caseThe search for a missing 13-year-old girl ended Friday night when her body in the woods off a road in Osceola County, according to deputies.
18 arrested after Orange County ‘criminal enterprise’ shut down out of restaurant, bar
Read full article: 18 arrested after Orange County ‘criminal enterprise’ shut down out of restaurant, barThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 18 people in a “criminal enterprise” being run out of a bar and restaurant.
Your Florida Daily: Missing mother found dead inside storage unit, lawmakers to tour ‘untouched’ Parkland crime scene
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Missing mother found dead inside storage unit, lawmakers to tour ‘untouched’ Parkland crime sceneDeputies say they got a call about a bad smell coming from a unit at a self-storage facility.
Estranged husband to face charges after missing Winter Springs mother found shot to death, sheriff says
Read full article: Estranged husband to face charges after missing Winter Springs mother found shot to death, sheriff saysThe estranged husband of a Winter Springs mother found shot to death in a storage unit will soon face charges in the case, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
At vigil, family of Winter Springs woman found dead questions investigation
Read full article: At vigil, family of Winter Springs woman found dead questions investigationMore than 50 family members and loved ones gathered in a neighborhood park to pay respects to a missing woman who was found dead over the weekend.
Missing Winter Springs mom found dead inside estranged husband’s Orange County storage unit, sheriff says
Read full article: Missing Winter Springs mom found dead inside estranged husband’s Orange County storage unit, sheriff saysShakeira Yvonne Rucker, the missing mother from Winter Springs, was found dead Saturday inside of a storage unit in Orange County, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Arrest made in 2018 shooting death of 15-year-old Boone High School student
Read full article: Arrest made in 2018 shooting death of 15-year-old Boone High School studentOrange County Sheriff John Mina held a news conference Friday morning to announce an arrest in the 2018 shooting death of 15-year-old Alejandro “Alex” Vargas Martinez.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina fights deposition in Salaythis Melvin lawsuit
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff John Mina fights deposition in Salaythis Melvin lawsuitA federal court hearing has been scheduled to determine if Orange County Sheriff John Mina should be deposed as part of a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Salaythis Melvin.
Man shot, killed after firing gun in confrontation with Orange County deputies, sheriff says
Read full article: Man shot, killed after firing gun in confrontation with Orange County deputies, sheriff saysA man accused of pointing a gun at passing motorists and his roommate in Orange County was shot and killed when that gun was later fired in a confrontation with deputies, according to Sheriff John Mina.
New State Attorney Bain lays out 100-day plan pledges to review dropped cases
Read full article: New State Attorney Bain lays out 100-day plan pledges to review dropped casesAndrew Bain, the new Orange-Osceola state attorney appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in the wake of Monique Worrell’s suspension, met with the area’s three major law enforcement leaders Thursday as he worked to establish his administration of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
‘Take him out back’ remark during murder arrest results in Orange County deputy reprimand
Read full article: ‘Take him out back’ remark during murder arrest results in Orange County deputy reprimandAn Orange County sheriff’s deputy has received a written reprimand for a comment he made after arresting a suspected murderer.
Orange County schools prepare for new year with active shooter training
Read full article: Orange County schools prepare for new year with active shooter trainingOrange County Public Schools hosted a full-scale training exercise for active shooters on a school campus Thursday ahead of a new school year.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ showing up in Orange County
Read full article: Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ showing up in Orange CountyThe sheriff’s office in Orange County says it is seeing more of a powerful animal sedative in seized fentanyl, and is warning the public because the drug is not receptive to overdose medications.
25-year-old man arrested in Orange County shooting that injured 6 at Toxic Lounge
Read full article: 25-year-old man arrested in Orange County shooting that injured 6 at Toxic LoungeThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of the person they said is responsible for a shooting that injured six people at a nightclub in October.
Here are the figures from the latest Orange County crime survey
Read full article: Here are the figures from the latest Orange County crime surveyDuring the meeting, Orlando police said that the survey — with 2,508 respondents between April and May 12 — shows that residents feel less safe in recent years.
Officials break ground on new Pine Hills worship, community center in Orange County
Read full article: Officials break ground on new Pine Hills worship, community center in Orange CountyExperience Christian Center Pastor Derrick L. McRae, based in Pine hills, joined Orange County Sheriff John Mina and other community leaders Wednesday to officially break ground on what will soon be the church’s new location on North Hiawassee Road, near Silver Star Road.
‘Dangerous new direction:’ Group condemns new Florida permitless carry gun law
Read full article: ‘Dangerous new direction:’ Group condemns new Florida permitless carry gun lawGiffords Florida, an organization aiming to end gun violence in America, held a news conference discussing the new permitless carry gun bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this week.
Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunch
Read full article: Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunchA discussion about violence among teenagers took place Monday amid a recent spate of gun violence, a string of deadly shootings in Pine Hills and an onoing public feud between two of Orange County’s top criminal justice officials.
Orange County law enforcement, volunteers raise domestic violence awareness
Read full article: Orange County law enforcement, volunteers raise domestic violence awarenessMore than 300 volunteers and members of law enforcement set out across Orange County Saturday to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticisms
Read full article: Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticismsFollowing a shooting rampage that left three people dead in Pine Hills in February, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez have spoken out against Worrell.
Massive cocaine bust nets 35 arrests in Central Florida, official says
Read full article: Massive cocaine bust nets 35 arrests in Central Florida, official saysOrange County Sheriff John Mina and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation on Thursday announced 35 arrests made during a recent multi-agency drug trafficking case involving Puerto Rico, the U.S. Postal Service and “hundreds of kilos of cocaine.”
Keith Moses pleads not guilty to deaths of Spectrum News 13 reporter, 9-year-old girl
Read full article: Keith Moses pleads not guilty to deaths of Spectrum News 13 reporter, 9-year-old girlThe suspect accused of killing three people and injuring two in Orange County last month has entered not guilty pleas in the deaths of a Spectrum News reporter and a 9-year-old girl.
Florida lawmaker files juvenile justice reform bill in the wake of Orlando shootings
Read full article: Florida lawmaker files juvenile justice reform bill in the wake of Orlando shootingsBody camera video shows deputies in Orange County arresting Keith Melvin Moses after he’s accused of shooting five people, killing a TV reporter and a 9-year-old girl. The encounter with the sheriff’s office on Feb. 22 was far from his first run-in with law enforcement.
‘You have to hold people accountable:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis breaks silence on Pine Hills shootings
Read full article: ‘You have to hold people accountable:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis breaks silence on Pine Hills shootingsSpeaking at a news conference Monday at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. 4, Gov. Ron DeSantis commented on the recent shootings in Pine Hills for the first time.
State Attorney Worrell wants juvenile justice changes after Orlando shootings
Read full article: State Attorney Worrell wants juvenile justice changes after Orlando shootingsLast week, Monique Worrell, state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, laid the blame on a juvenile justice system not designed to handle a juvenile like Moses, and called on state legislators to make changes.
Orlando City honors Dylan Lyons, Grant Wahl before home opener
Read full article: Orlando City honors Dylan Lyons, Grant Wahl before home openerOrlando City SC honored slain Central Florida journalist Dylan Lyons and soccer reporter Grant Wahl before their season and home opener at Exploria Stadium on Saturday.
Keith Moses pleads not guilty to murder charge in Orlando shootings
Read full article: Keith Moses pleads not guilty to murder charge in Orlando shootingsThe man accused of shooting five people, killing three Wednesday in the Pine Hills area of Orange County has pleaded not guilty in the killing of a 38-year-old woman.
Bodycam shows arrest of man accused of killing News 13 reporter, 2 others in Pine Hills shootings
Read full article: Bodycam shows arrest of man accused of killing News 13 reporter, 2 others in Pine Hills shootingsAn Orange County deputy slams on the horn of his sheriff’s office cruiser, turns left and then sees his target: Keith Moses, the suspect in a string of shootings that killed three people, including an Orlando TV reporter, a woman and a 9-year-old child.
‘Very lucky to be alive:’ Spectrum News 13 photographer hurt in Pine Hills shootings speaks on recovery
Read full article: ‘Very lucky to be alive:’ Spectrum News 13 photographer hurt in Pine Hills shootings speaks on recoveryThe Spectrum News 13 photographer badly hurt after a string of shootings in Pine Hills that killed three people, including his colleague, posted on social media Thursday he was “very lucky to be alive.”
Police: 'Random' shootings leave woman, child, reporter dead
Read full article: Police: 'Random' shootings leave woman, child, reporter deadA man riding in a car with his cousin shot and killed another passenger then returned to the same neighborhood near Orlando hours later and shot four more people, killing a journalist covering the original shooting and a 9-year-old girl.
Dylan Lyons identified as Orlando TV reporter shot to death in Pine Hills
Read full article: Dylan Lyons identified as Orlando TV reporter shot to death in Pine HillsAuthorities say a Central Florida television journalist and a little girl were fatally shot near the scene of a fatal shooting from earlier in the day.
Timeline: What we know about shooting deaths of a News 13 journalist, 2 others in Pine Hills
Read full article: Timeline: What we know about shooting deaths of a News 13 journalist, 2 others in Pine HillsA tragic day in Orange County as deputies believe one man is responsible for three shootings that killed three people and injured two more.
Reactions pour in from across US following shooting death of News 13 journalist
Read full article: Reactions pour in from across US following shooting death of News 13 journalistReactions have come pouring in from across the country following the death of a News 13 journalist who was among three killed, including a 9-year-old girl and a woman in her 20s, in a string of shootings in Orange County Wednesday.
3 killed, including News 13 journalist, child, in Pine Hills shootings, sheriff says
Read full article: 3 killed, including News 13 journalist, child, in Pine Hills shootings, sheriff saysThree people died — including a Spectrum News 13 journalist, 9-year-old child, and woman in her 20s — and a man is in custody after three shootings in Pine Hills Wednesday, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
‘We’re finding fentanyl mixed into almost every single drug out there,’ Orange County sheriff says
Read full article: ‘We’re finding fentanyl mixed into almost every single drug out there,’ Orange County sheriff saysOrange County Sheriff John Mina said they are finding fentanyl in just about every type of street drug now, including cannabis.
Central Florida leaders react to brutal beating of Tyre Nichols at hands of Memphis police
Read full article: Central Florida leaders react to brutal beating of Tyre Nichols at hands of Memphis policeReaction is being heard across Central Florida following the release of footage showing the violent, deadly arrest of Tyre Nichols.
Teen shot outside Wekiva High School gym was innocent bystander, sheriff says
Read full article: Teen shot outside Wekiva High School gym was innocent bystander, sheriff saysThe teen hospitalized after a shooting at Wekiva High School last week was an innocent bystander, Orange County Sheriff John Mina said in an update Wednesday.
Orange County Sheriff promotes autism decal program days after 5-year-old boy found dead in pond
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff promotes autism decal program days after 5-year-old boy found dead in pondThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office set out to remind residents Tuesday about its program that allows emergency responders to better assist people with autism.
‘I just shot her:’ Orange County teen accused in girl’s death knew about her pregnancy, records show
Read full article: ‘I just shot her:’ Orange County teen accused in girl’s death knew about her pregnancy, records showNew Orange County court records released reveal details about the shooting death of a pregnant 16-year-old girl, including the fact the accused killer was the baby’s father and knew about the pregnancy.
Operation Safe Holidays in Orange County includes 7 ‘burglar boxes.’ Here’s what that means
Read full article: Operation Safe Holidays in Orange County includes 7 ‘burglar boxes.’ Here’s what that meansLaw enforcement leaders from Orange County are announcing the start of their annual initiative to crack down on holiday crime.
4-year-old, 3 women shot dead in Orange County home; 2 children survive by hiding
Read full article: 4-year-old, 3 women shot dead in Orange County home; 2 children survive by hidingA 4-year-old girl and three women were found shot to death in an Orange County home after another woman ran to a neighbor’s house for help, according to the sheriff.
Orange County in ‘recovery phase’ following Hurricane Ian’s onslaught, mayor says
Read full article: Orange County in ‘recovery phase’ following Hurricane Ian’s onslaught, mayor saysOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday said emergency management efforts in the community had transitioned from response to recovery.
Family’s attorney speaks out after video shows deputy shoot man to death
Read full article: Family’s attorney speaks out after video shows deputy shoot man to deathThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office release video Friday that captured the moment a deputy opened fire, killing 28-year-old Bryan Richardson.
WATCH: Bodycam video shows arrest of Orange County Sheriff John Mina’s son
Read full article: WATCH: Bodycam video shows arrest of Orange County Sheriff John Mina’s sonWinter Garden police released the body-camera video showing Orange County Sheriff John Mina's adult son getting arrested on a charge of driving under the influence.
Son of Orange County Sheriff John Mina arrested on DUI charge, found asleep at wheel, police say
Read full article: Son of Orange County Sheriff John Mina arrested on DUI charge, found asleep at wheel, police sayOrange County Sheriff John Mina’s 27-year-old son was arrested on a DUI charge after being found asleep at the wheel of a car on the side of a Winter Garden road, police said.
‘I have 100% confidence in our deputies:’ Orange County sheriff talks school safety, new SRO training
Read full article: ‘I have 100% confidence in our deputies:’ Orange County sheriff talks school safety, new SRO trainingLaw enforcement leaders have been rolling out new ways to prevent and respond to an active shooter on campus.
Suspect’s family assists Orange County deputies in cracking 30-year-old cold case
Read full article: Suspect’s family assists Orange County deputies in cracking 30-year-old cold caseThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office discussed an arrest made in a 1992 cold case at a news conference Wednesday morning.
New alert system allows Orange County school employees to initiate lockdowns
Read full article: New alert system allows Orange County school employees to initiate lockdownsAn emergency alert system that allows Orange County Public Schools employees to initiate a lockdown if there is a threat was among several topics discussed ahead of the school year.
2 deputies disciplined after Bob Saget death investigation
Read full article: 2 deputies disciplined after Bob Saget death investigationOfficials say two Florida deputies have each been suspended for about two weeks for leaking news about actor and comedian Bob Saget’s death before his family was alerted.
Orange County sheriff joins investigation into law enforcement response to Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Orange County sheriff joins investigation into law enforcement response to Uvalde school shootingOrange County Sheriff John Mina is one of the experts the U.S. Department of Justice called upon to help in its review of the law enforcement response to the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas last month.
Florida officer dies after crash with suspect during chase
Read full article: Florida officer dies after crash with suspect during chaseA Tallahassee police officer died Wednesday after a crash with a man accused of shooting three members of his own family, according to a joint release from the Tallahassee Police Department and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
National Police Week: Central Florida officials visit DC, pay homage to fallen officers
Read full article: National Police Week: Central Florida officials visit DC, pay homage to fallen officersScores of law enforcement officers from across the country have made the trip to Washington D.C. for observances of National Police Week.
Busted drug-trafficking ring was being operated out of Orange County Jail, officials say
Read full article: Busted drug-trafficking ring was being operated out of Orange County Jail, officials say“Operation Icarus" identified a group responsible for trafficking cocaine and thousands of fentanyl pills throughout Central Florida.
Orange County deputy indicted nearly 2 years after shooting man during chase
Read full article: Orange County deputy indicted nearly 2 years after shooting man during chaseAn Orange County deputy has been indicted on a charge of aggravated battery with a firearm nearly two years after a shooting in December 2020.
State inspectors investigate ride at ICON Park in Orlando after teen’s deadly fall
Read full article: State inspectors investigate ride at ICON Park in Orlando after teen’s deadly fallThe Orlando FreeFall is shut down indefinitely as state inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture begin their investigation into how a teen fell from the ride and plummeted to his death Thursday night.
Workers heard on viral video discussing teen’s fatal fall from Orlando thrill ride
Read full article: Workers heard on viral video discussing teen’s fatal fall from Orlando thrill rideWorkers at ICON Park can be heard on a viral video discussing safety measures after a teen falls to his death from an Orlando thrill ride.
‘Just more excuses:’ Orange County sheriff reacts to note from Markeith Loyd
Read full article: ‘Just more excuses:’ Orange County sheriff reacts to note from Markeith LoydConvicted cop killer Markeith Loyd gave a letter to Orange County Sheriff John Mina claiming he “never wanted to kill” Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
‘It’s time for Markeith Loyd to suffer:’ Orlando leaders, Lt. Debra Clayton’s family react to cop killer’s death sentence
Read full article: ‘It’s time for Markeith Loyd to suffer:’ Orlando leaders, Lt. Debra Clayton’s family react to cop killer’s death sentenceConvicted killer Markeith Loyd has been sentenced to death and the family of Lt. Debra Clayton and Orlando leaders are sharing their approval of the judge's ruling.