Orlando Halloween shooting update | Full speech
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith provide an update on the deadly shooting downtown. Two people are dead and seven others were hurt. A 17-year-old suspect is facing first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder charges. Mayor Dyer declared a local state of emergency, implementing a nightly curfew and limiting alcohol sales at downtown bars and clubs.
Orlando Mayor to cut alcohol sales, enact curfew after shooting
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a local state of emergency following Saturday's deadly shooting downtown, where hundreds were celebrating Halloween. He has issued a curfew from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for 7 days, and will cut alcohol sales at downtown bars at midnight.
Fired Disney worker allegedly hacked restaurant menus to remove peanut allergy info, add profanities
A former Disney employee is accused of hacking into the company's systems and changing restaurant menus, including removing critical allergen information. Michael Scheuer now faces a potential federal charge.
Downtown Orlando shooting: Full press conference
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith and State Attorney Andrew Bain, who is running to keep his job in the November election, held a press conference on Friday morning to discuss a deadly mass shooting downtown. A 17-year-old suspect shot and killed 2 people and injured 6 others, Smith said.
State Attorney Andrew Bain on downtown Orlando shooting
Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain said the 17-year-old suspect accused of killing 2 and injuring six in a shooting overnight in downtown Orlando could be charged as an adult. He said he believed there are aggravating factors that could allow him to be charged as an adult, however, the police investigation needs to be completed first.
Downtown Orlando shooting press conference: FULL
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith provides an update on a shooting overnight downtown. Two people were killed, six others were in the shooting. A 17-year-old suspect armed with a handgun has been taken into custody, he said.
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How will Kissimmee police issues affect current cases?
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Caretaker allegedly spent $100K of Florida couple's money
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Florida man arrested twice for alleged animal abuse
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In-home caretaker 'took advantage,' secretly spent $100K of couple's money: affidavit
A Florida caretaker is accused of taking advantage of a couple she was caring for and allegedly spending some $100,000 without their knowledge.
Kissimmee police investigation: Lying, silence, failures, officials say
Questions about a use-of-force case and a Kissimmee Police Officer's alleged actions have possibly exposed serious concerns and issues within the Kissimmee Police Department, according to a grand jury's recommendations. Kissimmee's Police Chief and Deputy Chief resigned amid the investigation and were immediately replaced, and nine other officers, sergeants, and deputies are under investigation for allegations of being untruthful and misconduct.
Bondsman accused of human trafficking faces judge for first time
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Florida's First Lady says legalizing recreational marijuana would be 'detrimental, if it's passed'
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Machete-wielding teen threatened sign-wavers outside Florida early voting site: Police
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Central Florida bail bondsman arrested on human trafficking charges
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Teen shot girlfriend in attempted murder-suicide, then killed himself: Palm Bay Police Chief
A 17-year-old boy is dead after shooting his 16-year-old girlfriend, wounding her, and then shooting himself, Palm Bay Police Chief Mario Augello told reporters on Tuesday morning. The girl remains in the hospital and is listed in stable condition, he said.
Final push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida draws bipartisan support
Supporters and critics of recreational marijuana legalization are crisscrossing Florida in a final push ahead of a key vote.