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OPD: 27-year-old Orlando woman's death 'suspicious'

The suspicious death of a 27-year-old woman in her Orlando apartment over the weekend left her family, friends and colleagues looking for answers. Orlando police officials on Monday identified the deceased woman — Sasha Samsudean — two days after ... >> view original

Orlando mayor's race: Paulson, Grund challenge Dyer to debate

The two candidates seeking to unseat Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer in the city's upcoming municipal elections appeared together Monday outside City Hall to challenge the incumbent to debate. Paul Paulson and "Sunshine" Linda-Marie Grund accused the ... >> view original

Orlando residents face fines for leaving trash cans out too long

Is this Orlando's way of enriching the city's coffers? Orlando's solid waste chief said no. Officials said they follow up when neighbors call. “We give warnings out a couple of hundred per year out of 50,000 houses, and we charged six people in a ... >> view original

Orlando police officer fired for posing as stalker, officials say

An Orlando police officer was fired Monday for allegedly posing as a woman's stalker, according to a news release. Douglas Bates, who was hired in 2012, violated two department regulations and termination was recommended after an internal affairs ... >> view original

Orlando City will play for win in Philadelphia with playoff hopes alive

Orlando City will head to Philadelphia for the regular-season finale with its playoff chances reduced to nearly zero. To make the postseason, the Lions would need to close an eight-goal gap between themselves and the New England Revolution, meaning ... >> view original

Orlando approves $1.25M grant to demolish Washington Shores apartments

The Orlando City Council on Monday approved a $1.25 million grant to nonprofit Lift Orlando to fund the demolition of a foreclosed apartment complex near the Orlando Citrus Bowl. The city approved a development agreement with Lift Orlando in April ... >> view original

14-year-old who saved sister from choking honored by Orlando mayor, police

A 14-year-old Orlando boy is being hailed a hero by the police department and the city after he saved his baby sister from choking. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Chief John Mina honored Joel Flores, 14, during a ceremony Monday. >> view original

New USFL sets sights on bringing football to Orlando?

According to a release, the San Diego-based USFL is seeking to have eight teams in cities without a National Football League or Major League Baseball franchise, such as Orlando, Portland and San Antonio. The league would play in the spring and work as ... >> view original

Melbourne Airport pushes 'Orlando Melbourne' name

Looking to lure more passengers and air service, Melbourne International Airport is stepping up its efforts to connect with one of the world's top tourism destinations by marketing itself as Orlando Melbourne International Airport. The Melbourne ... >> view original

Orlando City Council approves police body camera funding

The final vote needed to launch the Orlando Police Department's body-camera program passed on Monday, when the City Council approved matching a nearly $500,000 federal grant that was awarded last month. The city was one of 73 jurisdictions chosen ... >> view original