Car fire stops traffic on I-4 West in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – Traffic came to a stop on I-4 West in Orlando on Thursday afternoon but has since been reopened as police officers and firefighters from the Orlando Fire Department responded…
Orlando Felon Sentenced To Over Seven Years For Possessing A Short-Barreled Rifle And Aggravated Identity Theft
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Jacquavius Smith (21, Orlando), a/k/a 9lokkNine and GlokkNine, to seven years and three months in federal prison for illegally possessing a…
Two Orlando Men Indicted For Over $12 Million In Fraud
Orlando, Florida – Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Keith Ingersoll (45, Orlando) and James Adamczyk (64, Orlando) for their roles in an over $12…
A complete guide to celebrating the holidays and holiday events in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – With an incredible lineup of more than 20 holiday celebrations, it’s no wonder Orlando is the most booked destination for the 2021 holiday season. Exciting theme park happenings complement local festivities ranging…
Orlando Man Wins $1 Million From CASHWORD Scratch-Off Game
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA -The Florida Lottery announces that Matthew Stevens, 37, of Orlando, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game at the Orlando District Office. He chose to receive his…
Orlando Cardiologist Pays $6.75 Million to Resolve Allegations of Performing Unnecessary Medical Procedures
Orlando, FL – Dr. Ashish Pal, a cardiologist based in Orlando, Florida, has paid $6.75 million to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by performing medically unnecessary ablations and…
Orlando Man Sentenced To More Than Three Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm
Orlando, FL – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Leo Joshua Nieves-Ramirez (24, Orlando) to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted…
Orlando Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Video Over The Internet
Orlando, FL – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Franqui Soto (44, Orlando) to seven years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. Soto was also ordered to…
Surgical Care Affiliates And Orlando Surgery Center Agree To Pay $3.4 Million To Settle False Claims Act Liability
Orlando, FL – Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces today that the Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC and Orlando Center for Outpatient Surgery, LP have agreed to pay the United States $3.4…
Orlando man defrauded IRS of $5.7 million in taxes
Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard today sentenced Gregorio Jose Fuentes-Zelaya (27, Orlando) to 33 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit…
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at Orlando immigration office
At 9:45 am, Orlando Police were dispatched to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services field office located at the intersection of Lee Vista and Corporate Center Boulevard. The suspect was described as…
Two new millionaires in Florida thanks to “Gold Rush” scratch-off lottery tickets in Orlando, West Palm Beach
The Florida Lottery announces that Aaron Blue, 69, of Hollywood, and John Fabian, 40, of Ormond Beach, each claimed a top prize from the GOLD RUSH SUPREME Scratch-Off games using secured drop…
Gordon Ramsay’s Fish and Chips coming to Orlando’s ICON Park
Gordon Ramsay North America is excited to announce Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips is coming to Orlando’s ICON Park. Slated for an August 2021 opening, Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips ICON Park…
Orlando Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring And Distributing Fentanyl-Laced Heroin
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Freddie Miguel Velez-Gonzalez (53, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl and more than…
Orange County Deputies searcing for man suspected of luring child into his car in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – Florida deputies are searching for a man who is accused of luring a young girl into his vehicle. “Deputies are still looking for this man, who tried to lure…
Two men charged for rape in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – On February 22, 2021, at approximately 1408 hours, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a location in Orlando, FL, in reference to a sexual assault report. The incident…
Former MLB player Johnny Damon, wife arrested at DUI traffic stop near Orlando
WINDERMERE, FL – Former New York Yankees, Boston Redox, and Oakland A’s outfielder Johnny Damon and his wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon were arrested in the small central Florida town of Windermere. Windermere is…
Orlando Felon, Murder Suspect Gets 3 Years for Gun, Drug Charge
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron today sentenced Louis Farmer, Jr. (24, Orlando) to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted…
Serial Fraudster From Orlando Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Jermica Jerri Dominick Brooks (37, Orlando) a/k/a “Jermica Jerri Dominick Sykes” to six years and nine months in federal prison for…
Six men busted in Orlando for soliciting children for sex
ORLANDO, FL – Six men were arrested in Orlando after arranging to meet with a teenage girl for sex. The only problem is that the teenage girl was an undercover officers from…
Guns Seized After Orlando Shootout That Caught Child, Infant, Grandma in Crossfire
Orlando, FL – Orlando police officers seized 5 guns that were involved in a shooting on Prince Hall Boulevard. “Members of our Special Enforcement Division seized 5 guns, 3 of which were…
Police Searching for Suspects in Violent Orlando Home Invasion, Robbery
ORLANDO, FL – Four men violently entered a woman’s apartment on North Orange Blossom Trail earlier this month and now police are looking for help to identify the suspects. The police department…
Orlando Wealth Management Executive Charged with Securities Fraud
Orlando, FL – Audrey Strauss, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal…
Semi Trailer Crash and Fire Forces Closure of Eastbound I-4 in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL – The Driver of semi tractor-trailer was extricated by firefighters after a crash and fire near the eastbound 408 entrance ramp. Polcie said all lanes eastbound on I-4 at the…
Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $790,000 from Gun Supply Company in Orlando
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Richard Barrett Dale Walker (38, The Villages) to five years and five months in federal prison for wire fraud and bank…
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