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Woman Killed in Deputy Shooting Identified

Authorities have identified Rosalia Hodges, 59, as the woman killed in a deputy-involved shooting in Orange County's Dr. Phillips area.…

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Joint undercover operation involving the Orlando Police Department results in arrest of 15 suspects

This operation was conducted in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations, the United States Secret Service, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office,…

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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Visits Democratic Club of Solivita In Gubernatorial Bid

"I am not trying to just be the Governor of the just the Democrats. Autocracy not the way." —Jerry Demings

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Ya Ya Alert Bill Dies in Senate Committee, Advocates Plan to Reintroduce School Safety Measure Next Year

Despite support from community leaders and families affected by violence, the bill did not receive a hearing vote in the…

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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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