Abigail Lafferty
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What is Florida's new open carry law? Orlando officials question it after deadly mass shooting
A mass shooting early Friday morning in Downtown Orlando left two people dead and seven injured. The tragic incident has now prompted questions of security in the downtown area.
Jaylen Dwayne Edgar: Who is 17-year-old Orlando shooting suspect?
Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, the 17-year-old suspect accused of firing in downtown Orlando, killing 2 and injuring 7 others, during Halloween celebrations, facing murder charges, officials said.
Orlando shooting: Mayor enacts curfew, limits alcohol sales in wake of deadly shooting
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a local state of emergency following Friday morning's deadly shooting downtown, where hundreds were celebrating Halloween.
Impaired driver arrested after crashing into multiple cars and fire hydrant, causing road washout and closures
A driver crashed into three cars, struck a fire hydrant and caused the road to collapse in Oviedo on Halloween night. According to Oviedo Police, the driver was impaired and arrested.
Potential tropical system could bring rain to Florida late next week
A pair of tropical disturbances in the southern Gulf of Mexico near Cuba may come together this weekend, potentially forming a broad, rainy low-pressure system.
More Orlando police officers to be downtown this weekend, chief says
There were almost 100 Orlando Police Department officers present in downtown Orlando during the mass shooting that happened around 1:07 a.m. Friday, according to Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith. Should we expect to see more in the downtown this weekend?
Video shows Downtown Orlando mass shooting, 17-year-old suspect tackled to ground by police
Two people are dead, six are injured and a 17-year-old suspect is in custody after a mass shooting overnight in downtown Orlando, according to Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith. Surveillance video shows the two locations where the gun was fired, and the moment police tackled the suspect to the ground.
Suspect arrested in $30,000 vandalism incident at Orlando fire station
A man has been arrested after causing approximately $30,000 in damages to Orlando Fire Department Station 1, forcing first responders to divert their attention from critical duties.
Kissimmee Police Department 'fosters a culture of silence'; grand jury recommended these changes
During a press conference on Thursday morning, Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain announced the findings of the Grand Jury following a misconduct investigation and indictment of Kissimmee police officer Andrew Baseggio.
Crashes after dark involving pedestrians increase on Halloween, according to FHP
On Thursday, Halloween, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are reminding residents who plan to participate in Halloween festivities to prioritize safety.