A convicted murderer attacked his victim’s widow during the sentencing hearing in court. Lisette Reyhis husband Jose Rey was fatally shot by Omar Rodriguezspoke in court as Rodriguez yelled at her. “The coward was your man,” Rodriguez screamed. “That’s why I killed him! … He was crying like a baby.” Rodriguez was led out of […]
ORLANDO, Florida. – Similar to the first ride on the roller coaster itself, there was an energetic atmosphere at the opening of Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park. Epic Universe – billed as the most immersive and innovative park ever – will open in 2025. Since early 2024, Universal has been releasing details about the park’s […]
ORLANDO, Florida. – The Florida statewide primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 20, and the election for Public Defender of the Ninth Judicial District is a general primary, meaning voters can participate in the primary for this office regardless of their party affiliation. The ninth district includes Orange and Osceola counties. The seat […]
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. – Twenty-three dogs and two cats were seized from an Orange County home on Wednesday, the largest animal seizure since the beginning of the year, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office, with assistance from Orange County Animal Services, responded to the 700 block of West Kaley Avenue around 1:30 p.m. […]
By Alberto Gilman The Newburgh City Council is proposing a local law to repeal and replace Chapter 240, Rental Properties, Article III, entitled “Prohibition of Eviction Without Just Cause.” A public hearing was held on Monday, August 12, to receive comments on the proposed local law. The Good Cause Eviction Act protects residents from being […]
ORLANDO, Florida. – When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury in a sports accident, car accident, or military surgery, protocol calls for them to be taken to the emergency room, where the patient typically receives a computed tomography (CT) scan to determine how severe the injury is and what to do next. However, a computed […]
ORLANDO, Florida. – Modern Theatricals’ “The Jungle Book” is coming to downtown Orlando, but it’s not the story you’d normally expect. Expanding the world of Rudyard Kipling’s classic fairy tale, this sequel stars the tiger Shir Khan and the peacock Mora. The show highlights the power of determination, forgiveness and acceptance. Helen Tom plays Mora. […]
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. – Two Orange County middle schools that were feared to be empty on the first day of school due to construction delays have now received the approval they need to welcome students back on time. Howard Middle and Luminary Middle had not received building permits as of this time, which proved to […]
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. – As students in Orange County return to school on Monday, the district also faces some challenges as it begins the new school year. During a press conference Friday, Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez said the district is working with contractors to complete inspections of Howard Middle School and Luminary […]
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Teenage swimmer missing in Huntington Beach Authorities said there were strong rip currents earlier in the day. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA. – The body of a 15-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming in Huntington Beach two weeks ago has been recovered, authorities said. The teenager’s body was found near Tower 3 on August 5, […]
