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Orlando COP and Sheriff’s Deputy Clash Over Traffic Stop for Speeding
SANFORD, Fla. (FNN) – Orlando police officer Alexander Shaouni has been relieved of his duties pending an investigation after refusing to stop for a sheriff’s deputy, according to police.
Bodycam video footage of the encounter shows a Seminole County Sheriff’s deputy chasing down the on-duty Orlando cop for allegedly going 80mph in a 45 mph zone down Florida Avenue.
The incident happened on June 6 at approximately 12:15 P.M. and bodycam footage was shared on the Police Activity YouTube page. The footage has been viewed more than 500,000 times since being uploaded on June 13.
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN) – Orlando Police Department said that at approximately 5:55 p.m. officers stopped a vehicle driven by a suspect with warrants for attempted murder and aggravated stalking from an Orange County Sheriff’s case. As officers exited their vehicle, the suspect produced a handgun and fired a round. One officer returned fire.
Orlando Police Department officers and FDLE investigate the crime scene of what the Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith called a “police-involved shooting” at Orange Avenue and South Lucerne Circle Downtown Orlando, Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Photo by J Willie David, III / Florida National News
The suspect is pronounced dead. The identity of the suspect will be provided once next of kin has been notified.
No officers were injured in the shooting.
As with all officer-involved shootings, FDLE is conducting an independent investigation. The officer who returned fire is on administrative leave. Once the FDLE investigation is complete, OPD’s Internal Affairs will conduct an investigation.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Traffic continues to be impacted in the area. Updates regarding re-opening of roads will be provided on our department social media platforms.
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Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival Organizers Announces The 2024 Theme “Civic Engagement and Responsibilities”
ORLANDO, Fla. ( FNN) – On Tuesday, Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival organizers held a press conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at SeaWorld to provide details about the 2024 parade and festival, and related events across Orlando.
The Parade
The annual parade will kick off April 27th at 11:00 am, at Rosalind Avenue and Robinson Street, ending at Orange Avenue and Amelia Street, Downtown Orlando.
Organizers are hoping the appointment of Dr. Arcilio Alvaradoa as Ambassador of Latin America communities can also help increase attendance from last year’s 25,000 attendees to 50,000 this year.
Florida Puerto Rican Parade Chairman Ralph Morales (center) parade Grand Marshal Betsy Franceschini (left) and parade Godfather Marcos Vilar (right) spoke spoke about the parade’s preparations during the press conference. Photo by Florida National News
Ralph Morales, Chairman of the Florida Puerto Rican Parade announced the names of key individuals who will have a major role in the parade this year.
- Grand Marshal
Betsy Franceschini is the former Florida Director, Hispanic Federation, former Florida Regional Director, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, former District Deputy Director, former US Congressman Alan Grayson, and Central Florida Hispanic Outreach Director, Florida Democratic Party. - Parade Godfather
Marcos Vilar is the chairman of United for Progress PAC, Principal of Vilar Strategy Group, LLC, President of Alianza for Progress and Alianza Center, former National Field Director of Mi Familia Vota, and former Political Director of SEIU. - Parade Godmother
Angélica Torres Figueroa is a social media influencer. She’s better known as Candy Lover who garnered over 5.4 million Facebook followers.
Morales also announce that the 2024 Parade will be dedicated to the municipality of Juncos, Puerto Rico.
The Puerto Rican Parade and Festival are the signature events of the FLPRP organization and provide our residents with an opportunity to highlight the rich Puerto Rican community culture, heritage, and contributions to the state of Florida, according to a news release issued by the Organizers.
This year’s festivity’s theme is “Civic Engagement and Responsibilities,” which encourages our community to get involved in local and national elections, give back to the community through volunteerism in nonprofit organizations, participate in government politics, and hold leadership positions in government, the news release stated.
The Festival
Morales also announce the artists who will participate in the festival are Hip hop El Jibarito, Victoria Sanabria, Nino Segarra and “Yomo”.
For more information about the 2024 Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival, please visit floridapuertoricanparade.org
Stay connected with Florida National News and FNN NEWS en Español as we cover the 2024 Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival.
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