Emergency Hearing Set for Wife of Suspended Osceola Sheriff in Racketeering Case
An emergency court hearing is scheduled today for Robin Severance Lopez, wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez. She has been jailed since June 23 on conspiracy to commit racketeering charges tied to an alleged illegal gambling operation. Prosecutors question whether her $400,000 bond comes from legitimate sources. Her attorney says she plans to […]
Read MoreCentral Florida Braces for Heavy Rain, Possible Tropical Disturbance Over July 4 Weekend
Central Florida is facing a wet holiday weekend as a low-pressure system could develop tropical characteristics near the coast. Forecasters warn of heavy rain and storms from July 4 through 6, with daily flood risks. Temperatures will stay in the 80s. Friday through Sunday expect showers and thunderstorms, with some areas seeing over 5 inches […]
Read MoreFlorida’s New Super Speeder Law Nets First Arrest at 104 MPH
Minutes after Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law took effect July 1, a driver was arrested for going 104 mph on I-4 in Orange County. The law targets motorists traveling more than 100 mph or at least 50 mph over the posted limit, allowing for jail time and fines. The driver was stopped in a 70 […]
Read MoreDiocese of Orlando Faces Three New Lawsuits Over Alleged Clergy Abuse
The Diocese of Orlando is facing three new lawsuits from men alleging sexual abuse by Catholic priests during their childhood. Two lawsuits name Father Bob Hoeffner, previously accused and killed last year by one of his accusers. A third lawsuit targets George Zina, a former church worker in the Dr. Phillips area. The lawsuits claim […]
Read MoreMetal Object Crashes Through Windshield on I-95, Nearly Hits Brevard Driver
A Brevard County woman says she’s lucky to be alive after a piece of metal flew through her windshield on I-95 near Viera. The object, identified as a tire stop, shattered the glass but missed her as she drove home from work. She managed to pull over safely and call 911. The Florida Highway Patrol […]
Read MoreFive Brevard Men Charged in Bike Week Shooting Linked to Mongols Gang
Five Brevard County men were among 28 people arrested in a July 2 law enforcement sweep tied to a Bike Week shooting in New Smyrna Beach. Authorities say the arrests are connected to a March brawl between the Mongols and Warlocks biker gangs that left two Warlocks members with minor gunshot wounds. 38 year old […]
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