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Kissimmee set to vote on demolishing Civic Center for luxury hotel
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (492+ words) Kissimmee city leaders are set to vote on approving reimbursement funds for the demolition of the city's Civic Center. The city says this is a key step in a major redevelopment project that would bring a luxury hotel and new…...
Good Samaritan honored for stopping knife attack on child in DeLand
20+ hour, 55+ min ago (228+ words) A DeLand man who intervened during a violent confrontation and saved a child from an alleged knife-wielding attacker was honored this week with a Distinguished Citizen Service Award. Police Chief Jason Umberger presented the award to Joseph Wells, calling his…...
Nearly 40% of homeowners have no mortgage. Here’s where
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (302+ words) There are now more than 33 million homeowners without a mortgage, according to new estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau, making up about 40% of all homeowners. That is an increase from the 26.7 million from estimates released 10 years ago. While most homeowners…...
'Totally illegal' attorney says he plans to sue Marion County Sheriff's Office
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (654+ words) Two members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office are accused of detaining one of their own and violating his rights against warrantless searches and seizures. "Illegal arrest, illegal detention, illegal search, illegal everything. Literally the whole case is totally illegal,…...
Two federal agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti on administrative leave, DHS says
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (912+ words) President Donald Trump seemed to signal a willingness to ease tensions in Minneapolis after a second deadly shooting by federal immigration agents, but there was little evidence Wednesday of any significant changes following weeks of harsh rhetoric and clashes with…...
Man in his 40s shot near 7-Eleven gas station in Orange County
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (87+ words) A man in his 40s was shot on Wednesday morning at a 7-Eleven, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office The incident was reported at the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Magnolia Avenue. Deputies said they responded to the scene…...
Orange County explores lawsuit over ICE detainee costs
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (352+ words) Orange County explores lawsuit over ICE detainee costs'wesh.com Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced during a Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday that his legal team is considering a lawsuit against the federal government to address the financial burden…...
Orlando city officials say they can't stop potential ICE facility from opening
1+ week, 1+ day ago (234+ words) Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Monday said the city can't do anything about a possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility proposed within city limits. It comes after residents raised concerns about the facility, Dyer said. ICE agents have had…...
Video shows federal agents shoot, kill man amid immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
1+ week, 3+ day ago (240+ words) Video above, obtained by the Hearst National Investigative Unit and courtesy of Bring Me The News, shows federal agents shooting a man on a Minneapolis street. Warning: Video is graphic; viewer discretion is advised. Video shows multiple federal agents fatally…...
Multiple videos show federal agents shoot, kill man amid immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
1+ week, 3+ day ago (387+ words) Multiple bystanders captured video of the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man by federal immigration agents in south Minneapolis on Saturday. Witness footage from the scene near Nicollet Avenue and 26th Street in the city's Eat Street neighborhood began circulating online…...