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New video shows Orlando officer open fire on speeding driver in downtown
Read full article: New video shows Orlando officer open fire on speeding driver in downtownNew video released from the Orlando Police Department shows an officer open fire on a speeding driver that nearly hit people and drove toward officers in downtown last month.
Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect waives court appearance
Read full article: Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect waives court appearanceThe 17-year-old suspect in the downtown Orlando shooting which killed two people and injured several more had his first appearance waived. However, while he did not appear in court, his mother did.
Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in OrlandoPolice in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.
2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Orlando shooting; mayor declares a state of emergency
Read full article: 2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Orlando shooting; mayor declares a state of emergencyTwo people were killed, seven others were wounded and another person was trampled and injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando, according to police.
Orlando officer opens fire on speeding driver who nearly hit people downtown, chief says
Read full article: Orlando officer opens fire on speeding driver who nearly hit people downtown, chief saysAn Orlando police officer opened fire after a speeding driver nearly hit people and drove toward officers in downtown, according to the police chief.
Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in public
Read full article: Researcher: Orlando homeless arrests up significantly ahead of new law banning sleeping in publicA University of Central Florida researcher claims the homeless population in downtown Orlando already faced a rising number of arrests ahead of a new state law that will ban sleeping on public property.
Marines give highest noncombat medal to family of Osprey crew chief who died trying to save pilots
Read full article: Marines give highest noncombat medal to family of Osprey crew chief who died trying to save pilotsThe Marine Corps in a ceremony at the commandant’s headquarters has presented their highest noncombat medal to the parents of Cpl. Spencer Collart, who died last year after his V-22 Osprey crashed in Australia.
Hearing set for 5th suspect in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, man
Read full article: Hearing set for 5th suspect in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, manA suspect in an Orlando drive-by shooting last August that killed a 19-year-old man and 6-year-old girl will be in court for an arraignment hearing.
Man shot, killed by police in downtown Orlando identified
Read full article: Man shot, killed by police in downtown Orlando identifiedAccording to the Orlando Police Department, officers are working an incident at Orange Avenue and South Lucerne Circle. Traffic is being diverted east and west at Anderson Street, and traffic northbound on Orange Avenue is being diverted east and west at Gore Street.
Officer Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway: Kirkman Road in Orlando named after fallen officer
Read full article: Officer Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway: Kirkman Road in Orlando named after fallen officerA sign designating part of Kirkman Road in Orlando will be unveiled, honoring the legacy of Officer Kevin Valencia, who was killed in the line of duty.
Controversial military reproductive health care travel policy was used just 12 times in 7 months
Read full article: Controversial military reproductive health care travel policy was used just 12 times in 7 monthsThe Pentagon says a controversial policy that allows service members to be reimbursed for travel if they or a family member have to go out of state for reproductive health care — including abortions — was only used 12 times from June to December of last year.
Marine general taking steps to return to full duty as commandant several months after heart attack
Read full article: Marine general taking steps to return to full duty as commandant several months after heart attackDefense officials say Gen. Eric Smith is taking steps to return to full duty as commandant of the Marine Corps, about four months after being sidelined due to a heart attack.
Marine commandant has open heart surgery, Corps says he will return to full duty
Read full article: Marine commandant has open heart surgery, Corps says he will return to full dutyThe Marine Corps says Gen. Eric Smith, the commandant, has had open heart surgery and is expected to return to full duty as the service's leader.
Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floor
Read full article: Republicans confront Tuberville over military holds in extraordinary showdown on Senate floorRepublican senators have angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers.
Orlando police chief holds community meeting after Carver Shores shootings
Read full article: Orlando police chief holds community meeting after Carver Shores shootingsOrlando Police Chief Eric Smith is holding another community meeting in a series he’s called Community Conversations. It’s an ongoing effort to hear from residents in different parts of the city.
Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
Read full article: Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominationsThe Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers.
Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
Read full article: Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejectedThe crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been located in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.
Orlando names part of Kirkman Road after fallen police officer Kevin Valencia
Read full article: Orlando names part of Kirkman Road after fallen police officer Kevin ValenciaMayor Buddy Dyer announced that the city will soon rename a portion of Kirkman Road as Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway, after the fallen Orlando police officer.
Gang targeted wrong home in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, police chief says
Read full article: Gang targeted wrong home in Orlando drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, police chief saysA gang targeted the wrong home in an Orlando drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old girl, according to the Orlando police chief.
‘Keep being proactive:’ Orlando police chief discusses focus, efforts to reduce violent crime
Read full article: ‘Keep being proactive:’ Orlando police chief discusses focus, efforts to reduce violent crimeOrlando Police Chief Eric Smith reviewed efforts made by the department to reduce violent crime in the city, over a year after becoming police chief.
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.
‘In good spirits:’ Orlando police chief updates condition of 2 officers who were shot
Read full article: ‘In good spirits:’ Orlando police chief updates condition of 2 officers who were shotOrlando police Chief Eric Smith said the two officers who were shot on Friday evening are “doing better” and are in “good spirits” during an interview on Fox News.
‘A very long night:’ Orlando police chief details search, investigation after suspect shot 2 officers
Read full article: ‘A very long night:’ Orlando police chief details search, investigation after suspect shot 2 officersOrlando police Chief Eric Smith detailed the search and investigative efforts to locate the suspect who shot two of his officers during a traffic stop.
Witness describes chaos when SWAT swarms Orlando hotel in search of suspect who shot 2 officers
Read full article: Witness describes chaos when SWAT swarms Orlando hotel in search of suspect who shot 2 officersA hotel guest among many evacuated at an Orlando Holiday Inn described the chaos when law enforcement swarmed the hotel in search of a suspect who shot two police officers.
A Florida shooting puts 2 officers in the hospital; the suspect is later killed in hotel shootout
Read full article: A Florida shooting puts 2 officers in the hospital; the suspect is later killed in hotel shootoutTwo Florida police officers were shot and critically injured during a traffic stop, and the suspect was fatally shot by SWAT team members several hours later.
SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stop
Read full article: SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stopTwo Orlando police officers were shot and critically wounded late Friday during a traffic stop connected to a Florida homicide investigation, prompting a massive search for a suspect who was later located and shot to death, according to authorities.
Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first time
Read full article: Pentagon warns of disruptions as Army, Marines both lack confirmed leaders for first timeDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army’s chief recently stepped down, leaving the military’s two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history.
Family, friends to gather for funeral of man shot, killed by Orlando police
Read full article: Family, friends to gather for funeral of man shot, killed by Orlando policeFamily and friends of a man shot and killed by Orlando police earlier this month will be saying their final goodbyes during a funeral service.
Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant
Read full article: Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandantPresident Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps.
Teen, Lamborghini driver die in Easter Day shootout at Orlando park; woman killed on nearby porch
Read full article: Teen, Lamborghini driver die in Easter Day shootout at Orlando park; woman killed on nearby porchA teen and man died on Easter after shooting at each other during an argument near Poppy Park in Orlando, striking and killing a woman sitting on a porch nearby, according to the Orlando Police Department.
2 children among 3 killed; domestic violence suspect fatally shot by Orlando police
Read full article: 2 children among 3 killed; domestic violence suspect fatally shot by Orlando policePolice have identified the three people killed early Sunday, including two children, after a shootout early that morning between police and a domestic violence suspect who died as a result, according to Orlando police Chief Eric Smith.
Police departments struggling to hire officers? Not in Orlando
Read full article: Police departments struggling to hire officers? Not in OrlandoWhen Orlando police Chief Eric Smith took over last year, he inherited a hiring problem: there were a hundred openings and good officers were tough to come by. But Smith largely solved that problem with some creativity and a commitment to diversity.
Orlando police chief calls for witnesses of fatal shooting in shopping plaza
Read full article: Orlando police chief calls for witnesses of fatal shooting in shopping plazaOrlando police Chief Eric Smith this week asked the community for help as his department investigates a fatal shooting that occurred last month near Pine Hills.
Orlando police chief calls for witnesses of fatal shooting at shopping plaza
Read full article: Orlando police chief calls for witnesses of fatal shooting at shopping plazaOrlando police Chief Eric Smith this week asked the community for help as his department investigates a fatal shooting that occurred last month near Pine Hills.
‘Drive to make our community safer:’ Orlando police chief touts reduction in violent crime
Read full article: ‘Drive to make our community safer:’ Orlando police chief touts reduction in violent crimeThe top cop in Orlando said violent crime is down 8% since he took over the department five months ago.
Orlando police condemn antisemitic activity in Lake Nona, seek way to take action
Read full article: Orlando police condemn antisemitic activity in Lake Nona, seek way to take actionThe Orlando Police Dept. is trying to find out if there is any action they can take regarding antisemitic activity this weekend in the Lake Nona area.
‘No crime against you will be tolerated:’ Orlando police chief tries to reassure LGBTQ, Jewish communities
Read full article: ‘No crime against you will be tolerated:’ Orlando police chief tries to reassure LGBTQ, Jewish communitiesOrlando Police Chief Eric Smith is speaking out after LGBTQ-friendly businesses were vandalized Wednesday, and with this being the second attack concerning specific communities, he says any hate of any form will not win.
‘We stand with you:’ Orlando mayor speaks against antisemitic messages projected across city
Read full article: ‘We stand with you:’ Orlando mayor speaks against antisemitic messages projected across cityOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer released a statement after antisemitic messages showed up on the side of a building in downtown Orlando.
Charges dropped against 1 of teens accused in fatal shooting at Orlando high school game
Read full article: Charges dropped against 1 of teens accused in fatal shooting at Orlando high school gameMARCH 10 UPDATE: The state attorney’s office has filed a no-petition notice against Jeremiah Cundiff, saying the case against him is not suitable for prosecution.
Man shot while working at downtown Orlando nightclub says more police presence needed
Read full article: Man shot while working at downtown Orlando nightclub says more police presence neededA man hit by a bullet while working at a downtown Orlando nightclub is recalling the moment he was injured early Monday 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.
A ‘safe’ New Year’s Eve means no drunk driving but also keeping your distance
Read full article: A ‘safe’ New Year’s Eve means no drunk driving but also keeping your distanceORLANDO, Fla. – As they do every year, Orlando Police want people to be safe as they ring in 2021, not just on the road but also staying safe from the virus. Officers don’t anticipate big crowds as they have in other years, there will still be extra patrol units in Downtown Orlando on Thursday night. The department collaborated with the Orange County business Strike Team to make sure businesses are doing everything they can to try and keep people safe on New Year’s Eve. “We’ve been going to all the businesses that are downtown all the bars and nightclubs that will be open tonight. To report a business to the Orange County Business Compliance Teams, residents should call 311 or go toOCFL.net/311.
Teen arrested on attempted murder charge in Mall at Millenia shooting
Read full article: Teen arrested on attempted murder charge in Mall at Millenia shootingORLANDO, Fla. – A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting Thursday evening near the Mall at Millenia food court, police said. He added that because there were patrons in the food court at the time, it’s fortunate that no one was injured. Mall at Millenia shooting WATCH LIVE: Orlando police are investigating a shooting at Mall at Millenia. Officers initially said the shooting happened inside the food court but later clarified that it happened outside the mall near the food court entrance. A mall spokeswoman said Mall at Millenia is working with Orlando police on the investigation, and the mall will be open as usual on Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
US judge: IRS can't keep coronavirus money from inmates
Read full article: US judge: IRS can't keep coronavirus money from inmatesA federal judge says the IRS can't keep withholding coronavirus relief payments from incarcerated people, potentially clearing the way for at least 80,000 checks totaling more than $100 million to be sent to people behind bars across the United States. The legislation passed in March that authorized the payments of up to $1,200 per person during the pandemic doesn't specifically exclude jail or prison inmates. Still, that's exactly the claim that the IRS made a couple of weeks after the coronavirus rescue package passed. Prison officials in Maryland and California are working to notify all lock-up facilities. Some inmates may be reluctant to apply even if they hear about the ruling in time, Dermody said.