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Former Orlando police chief offers safety tips ahead of Fourth of July celebration
Read full article: Former Orlando police chief offers safety tips ahead of Fourth of July celebrationLast year, thousands of people panicked and rushed away from Lake Eola after someone had yelled there was some sort of incident. However, law enforcement said there was no actual safety threat outside of the unnecessary panic.
Orange County sees 3rd shooting scare in 3 weeks; bad actors capitalize on fear, police say
Read full article: Orange County sees 3rd shooting scare in 3 weeks; bad actors capitalize on fear, police sayOrange County saw its third shooting scare in as many weeks at a theme park on Saturday and local government and law enforcement officials suspect bad actors are seeking to scare people.
‘People were on edge:’ Orlando Mayor Dyer says review of July 4 fireworks event coming
Read full article: ‘People were on edge:’ Orlando Mayor Dyer says review of July 4 fireworks event comingFor the first time since the chaos at Lake Eola on July 4 during Fireworks at the Fountain, News 6 spoke with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer regarding what happened.
Orlando police determine ‘no criminal activity’ caused July 4 shooting scare at Lake Eola
Read full article: Orlando police determine ‘no criminal activity’ caused July 4 shooting scare at Lake EolaAn investigation found “no criminal activity” at the source of the July 4 shooting scare at Lake Eola, Orlando police announced Monday.
‘Nobody is crazy because they are scared:’ Mental health experts validate trauma post fireworks frenzy
Read full article: ‘Nobody is crazy because they are scared:’ Mental health experts validate trauma post fireworks frenzyMental health professionals say feeling anxious or even traumatized after the Fourth of July fireworks scare in downtown Orlando is completely warranted.
Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaos
Read full article: Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaosOrlando Commissioners Regina Hill and Patty Sheehan applauded the quick response of law enforcement as no serious injuries were reported from the resulting mass exodus of people.
Orlando Mayor Dyer reflects on lessons learned, city staff response following July 4 Lake Eola chaos
Read full article: Orlando Mayor Dyer reflects on lessons learned, city staff response following July 4 Lake Eola chaosThe mayor of Orlando is praising the city’s police, firefighters and city staff amid the chaos from Monday night’s incident during the Fireworks at the Fountain event at Lake Eola.
‘Have a plan:’ Trooper Steve Montiero offers tips to help you stay safe at large events
Read full article: ‘Have a plan:’ Trooper Steve Montiero offers tips to help you stay safe at large eventsPanic caused a crush of people to run from Lake Eola during Monday's Fourth of July fireworks display, ultimately causing 12 people to suffer injuries from the stampede.
‘What was going on there?’ Orlando police release new video, seek info after chaos erupts at Lake Eola
Read full article: ‘What was going on there?’ Orlando police release new video, seek info after chaos erupts at Lake EolaNew video showing the start of chaos erupting at Lake Eola during the city’s fireworks show was released by the Orlando Police Department during a news conference Tuesday.