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Wyndham’s bid to toss sex-trafficking suit at Orlando Ramada is denied

Newark, NJ – A federal judge refused to throw out a trafficking lawsuit against Wyndham corporate entities, ruling Wednesday that Jane Doe’s allegations about years of exploitation at an Orlando Ramada plausibly…

September 26, 2025

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Orlando men sentenced to five years for firearms possession as convicted felons

ORLANDO, FL – Two Orlando men have each been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing firearms as convicted felons, prosecutors announced. U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell handed down…

September 14, 2025

NJ lawmakers urge Miss America Pageant to leave Orlando and return to Atlantic City

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing for the Miss America Pageant to move back to Atlantic City, citing the competition’s deep historical ties to the seaside resort town. The Assembly…

January 27, 2025

Orlando man pleads guilty to smuggling firearms to Canada

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jonen Castillo, 24, of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to smuggling goods out of the United States after attempting to conceal firearms and firearm magazines inside record players shipped to…

November 30, 2024

Former paralegal turned attorney convicted of embezzling from Orlando law firm

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal jury has convicted Amaris Marie Delapena, 50, of Windermere, on 15 counts of wire fraud and 22 counts of bank fraud for embezzling funds while working as…

November 26, 2024

Orlando Mass Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Six Injured on Halloween

Orlando, Florida — A Halloween celebration in downtown Orlando took a tragic turn early Friday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and six others injured. Police received the first reports…

November 1, 2024

Man Wearing Ankle Monitor Arrested in Attempted Kidnapping at Orlando Walmart

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police arrested a man wearing an ankle monitor Monday after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman in a Walmart parking lot on South Goldenrod Road, according to authorities.…

September 5, 2024

Orlando Truck Driver Returns to Virginia to Claim $700 Lottery Jackpot

WARRENTON, VA – Lamar Howard, an Orlando-based truck driver, recently won $700 in the Virginia Lottery’s Pick 3 game during a stop at Love’s Travel Stop on 5021 Lee Highway, just outside…

May 26, 2024

Orlando Man Charged With Drug Trafficking

According to court documents, a federal search warrant was executed on April 9, 2024, at two residences – one in Orlando and one in Ocoee – used by Pherai-Bogeajis. At the Orlando…

April 27, 2024

Teen Fugitive Wanted in Connection with Homicide in Pennsylvania Arrested in Orlando

McKees Rocks, PA – Allegheny County Police have charged a 17-year-old in connection with a homicide in McKees Rocks. At 4:02 pm on Tuesday, County 9-1-1 was notified of a shooting in…

April 26, 2024

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Convicted Seven-Time Felon Found with Illegal Gun in Orlando

ORLANDO, FL – In a recent indictment, Darryl James London faces charges for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Darryl James London, 46, of Orlando, was indicted for holding a Charter…

March 26, 2024

Orlando Man Sentenced for Attempting to Entice a Minor

OCALA, FL — Victor Aguilar, a 32-year-old Orlando resident, was sentenced to 12 years and 6 months in federal prison by Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell. Aguilar’s conviction follows…

January 22, 2024

Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Possession as a Convicted Felon

Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the guilty plea of Robert Lee Pringle, 35, from Orlando, for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Pringle now faces…

January 20, 2024

Detroit Man Charged with Assault and Interference on Flight to Orlando

ORLANDO, FL – James Warren Finnister, 47, from Detroit, MI, faces charges of assaulting a flight attendant and interfering with flight crew members. Announced by U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg, the arrest…

January 14, 2024

Four Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Sim-Swapping Scheme Based In Orlando

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton today sentenced Coury Robert Badnell (38, Oakland, FL) to 27 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Judge Dalton previously…

December 13, 2023

Brazilian Family Sues Universal Orlando Over Ride Injury

ORLANDO, FL – A Brazilian family has filed a lawsuit against Universal Orlando, claiming negligence in a June 2022 incident where Juliana Asquino fell from a Dr. Seuss-themed ride, resulting in severe…

December 12, 2023

Orlando Man Sentenced To More Than 24 Years For Receiving And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced William Ross King III (55, Orlando) to 24 years and 5 months in federal prison for receipt and possession of child…

November 16, 2023

Orlando Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Federal Prison For Tax Fraud

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Wendel Algarin to 30 months in federal prison for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Algarin had pleaded guilty…

November 16, 2023

Convicted Sex Offender In Orlando Charged With Distributing Child Sex Abuse Material

Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Sean Calvin Ellixson (30, Orlando) with distribution of child sex abuse material. If convicted, Ellixson faces…

October 17, 2023

Orlando Man Indicted For Possessing And Receiving Child Sex Abuse Material

Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Pietro Devine (37, Orlando) with three counts of receiving child sex abuse material and one count…

October 17, 2023

Orlando Businessman Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

WASHINGTON, DC – John Can Unsalan, 41, the president of Metalhouse LLC, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering by conducting transactions worth over $150 million with companies controlled by sanctioned…

October 3, 2023

ORLANDO GUTIERREZ-BORONAT: Cuba’s Communist Regime Wants The World To Look Away From What It’s Doing In Ukraine

ORLANDO GUTIERREZ-BORONAT: Cuba’s Communist Regime Wants The World To Look Away From What It’s Doing In Ukraine Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat on September 18, 2023 Despite the mounting evidence of its involvement in the…

September 19, 2023

Orlando police officers on administrative leave following an officer-involved shooting

ORLANDO, FL – Two Orlando police officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday…

April 9, 2023

Orlando Bloom, a UNICEF ambassador and actor, visits children’s centre in Kyiv

By Nick Starkov KYIV (Reuters) – Orlando Bloom, a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations children’s organization UNICEF and a star of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Lord of the Rings”…

March 27, 2023

Orlando Man Sentenced To 35 Years In Federal Prison For Producing And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Thomas Zayas (46, Orlando) to 35 years in federal prison for enticing a minor child to produce sexually explicit videos and…

October 27, 2022