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Man in scuba gear robbed Disney restaurant then swam away

He stole thousands of dollars after arriving in goggles and a full wetsuit

by Chloe Greenberg September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

A Disney Springs restaurant was robbed early Tuesday morning by someone who swam there dressed in goggles and a wetsuit — and then swam away.

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Teen charged in downtown Orlando Halloween shooting to be tried as adult

He will face adult charges of two counts of second-degree murder and one of attempted murder.

by Chloe Greenberg November 6, 2024December 20, 2024

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DeSantis suspends Orlando commissioner Regina Hill days after arrest

Hill was indicted last week on charges of elder exploitation, personal ID fraud and mortgage fraud

by McKenna Schueler and Chloe Greenberg April 1, 2024July 29, 2025

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Orlando commissioner Regina Hill arrested, indicted for alleged elder abuse and fraud

Hill has a decades-long history of arrest records dating back to the 1980s

by McKenna Schueler March 29, 2024March 14, 2025

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Orlando leaders vote Monday on approving $1.5 million to address community gun violence

The funding comes from a DOJ grant secured by Rep. Maxwell Frost, who’s worked with the Biden administration on gun violence initiatives.

by McKenna Schueler October 23, 2023April 16, 2025

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Nazi demonstrator arrested for hanging swastika flag over I-4 in Orlando

The act is in violation of a newly enacted state law signed earlier this year by Gov. DeSantis

by Chloe Greenberg September 13, 2023May 25, 2025

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Complex cybercrime ring headed by Orlando teen stole $350K of merchandise, Florida Attorney General says

The teen and five others were arrested and now face charges

by Bellanee Plaza July 13, 2023April 22, 2025

Black and white image of the inside of a prison with a man in shadow.

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DeSantis claims Florida’s crime is at a ‘record low.’ But he’s using incomplete data

Orange County stats cover 75% of residents, but 16 counties, comprising 40% of Floridians, reported no numbers at all

by Weihua Li July 13, 2023April 6, 2025

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Orange County reality personality’s $300K Bentley was reportedly stolen from Icon Park valet

Six high-end luxury vehicles have been reported stolen from various valet services at restaurants in Orange County in the past month

by Sarah Castillo June 16, 2023February 5, 2025

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Orlando cop facing charges after being pulled over for speeding, refusing to show license

‘I am going into work my man, why are you trying to pull me over?’

by Chloe Greenberg June 13, 2023February 22, 2025

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The 5 biggest headlines Orlando Weekly saw this week

Disney employee negotiations, recreational pot and more this week

by OW Staff February 3, 2023August 3, 2023

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Orlando woman used romance scam to drain Holocaust survivor of $2.8 million

The 36-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday

by Chloe Greenberg January 27, 2023July 26, 2025

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Orlando ranked among top murder capitals in America

Xander PetersFebruary 14, 2018July 17, 2025

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Orlando Uber driver (and creeper) arrested for battery

Erin SullivanSeptember 25, 2014February 19, 2025

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Concert giveaways, bar tabs and more: Benefit raffle seeks to help Etoile Boutique recover

Ashley BelangerSeptember 15, 2014June 5, 2022

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Kody Roach charged with murder

Erin SullivanAugust 26, 2014June 5, 2022

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Dogs from Apopka fight bust ready for release to rescue

Erin SullivanAugust 20, 2014June 5, 2022

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Read the arrest affadavit in Vixen Bar shooting incident

Erin SullivanAugust 20, 2014June 5, 2025

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One dead, two injured in officer-involved shooting downtown (UPDATE)

Erin SullivanAugust 19, 2014June 23, 2025

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Caution: Tires slashed on Mills Avenue

Ashley BelangerAugust 1, 2014September 13, 2022