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‘I could smile and remember the 49’: Hundreds gather outside Pulse

August 21, 2019 at 11:42 p.m.

As he walked up to the Pulse nightclub, memories of last June clouded Ramses Tinoco's head. He still remembered hearing the gunshots. He remembered running for his life. But the...

Suicidal man at Orlando airport in custody and ‘everyone safe,’ police say

August 24, 2019 at 2:06 a.m.

A suicidal man at Orlando International Airport who pointed what turned out to be a fake gun at police and begged, "shoot me, shoot me," was taken into custody Tuesday...

New Pulse review from Orlando police reveals details, lessons learned

August 18, 2019 at 2:33 p.m.

Nearly half of those killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting died where they were dancing, without a chance to react or run for help. Thirteen died in the bathrooms waiting...

Florida man made explosives, wanted to blow up Target stores to buy cheap stock: Feds

August 21, 2019 at 10:14 p.m.

An Ocala man made at least 10 explosive devices in hopes of blowing up Targets along the East Coast in an elaborate and deadly scheme to buy cheap stocks of...

Orlando in mourning after 2 law enforcement officers die on duty, cop killer remains on the loose

August 21, 2019 at 9:39 p.m.

Law enforcement officers in Orlando were engaged in a massive manhunt early Tuesday for a man accused of fatally shooting a police officer who approached him outside a Wal-Mart. The...

Christina Grimmie’s family sues concert promoter, Orlando Philharmonic for emotional distress

December 17, 2018 at 5:24 p.m.

Christina Grimmie's family left jobs, friends and a home in New Jersey to move across the country to make her dreams a reality. So when the blossoming singer was gunned...

Victims question rescue efforts in latest Pulse 911 calls

August 22, 2019 at 9:22 p.m.

More than three hours of 911 calls released Wednesday show the desperation of those stuck inside Pulse nightclub, who were questioning why police did not storm the club sooner. At...

Daytona Beach Shores cop awarded crime analyst of the year

June 12, 2018 at 12:45 p.m.

A Daytona Beach Shores officer was given a top honor when she was awarded crime analyst of the year for her continued work to crack cases. Kelley Register took home...

Florida hospitals won’t bill Pulse nightclub shooting victims

August 21, 2019 at 7:50 p.m.

lando Health and Florida Hospital will not bill survivors of the Pulse nightclub massacre for out-of-pocket medical expenses, officials announced Wednesday. Instead, the hospitals will write off an estimated $5.5...

Orlando-based Lou Pearlman was the man behind such boy bands as 'NSync, Backstreet Boys and O'Town.

Lou Pearlman, Orlando boy-band mogul, dies in prison

June 10, 2018 at 6:53 a.m.

Boy band promoter Lou Pearlman, known for launching groups such as the Backstreet Boys and 'NSync, died in prison Friday while serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest...

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