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Orange County Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting Over Loud Music, Deputies Say

According to OCSO, video surveillance from the apartment complex shows Thrasher banging on Rapatalo’s door, kicking it, and attempting to…

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Central Florida Law Enforcement Leaders Among Graduates of State’s Prestigious Chief Executive Seminar

“Chiefs and corrections leaders today are managing more than crime — they’re managing people, perceptions, and partnerships,” said an FDLE…

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The Hidden Deaths: Why Florida’s Law Enforcement Killings Rarely Appear in Public Crime Data

In contrast, states such as California and Texas publish every officer-involved shooting, justified or not, in open databases. Florida does…

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Orange County’s Murder “Solve Rate” Is Sky-High. The Data Behind It Isn’t.

Orange County's reported 82% clearance rate is higher than New York City. However, some criminologists don't believe Orange County is…

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Three Wrongful Shootings in Months Shake Trust in Orange County Deputies

“He called for help, and they killed him.” — Loida Zunun, Lopez’s neighbor

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Man in His 30s Critically Injured in Shooting Near South Orange Blossom Trail

At the condo complex, authorities focused their attention on a brown Volvo SUV with a shattered rear window.

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Florida AG Threatens to Overthrow Orange County Government in ICE Showdown

Florida’s Attorney General orders Orange County to fall in line or face forced removal.

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Woman Found Safe After Disappearance Near International Drive

Authorities have not released details about where or how Graham was located but confirmed that she was reunited with her…

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What Florida’s New Immigration Enforcement Powers Mean for Local Communities

According to the Florida Sheriff's Association, all county sheriff's offices and county jails have 287(g) agreements in place including the…

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Third Suspect Arrested in Gambling Scandal Following Arrest of Sheriff Lopez

"Both of my sons, they are adults, they are bipolar and paranoid schizophrenic and I do take care of both…

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