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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Downtown Las Vegas businesses brace for weekend protests
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Marco Lopez, co-owner of Juice Stars, told 8 News Now his business was vandalized earlier this week during the Las Vegas protest downtown. Anti-ICE expletives were spray-painted on his storefront, and he spent nearly two hours cleaning it up. 'At first I was like 'ugh really,' but I came in, grabbed a razor blade, spray bottle, and just had to sit there and scrape slowly,' Lopez said. He is now preparing his business for the protests planned this weekend. 'I mean we're gonna prep as best we can, bring all our stuff inside, get stuff put away, possibly just take everything money-wise, valuable out of here,' said Lopez. The owner also plans to monitor the store's security cameras, since the business will be closed during those hours. Other employees working at downtown businesses, who wanted to remain anonymous, told 8 News Now they are taking precautions. Many did not want to be named out of fear of retribution. 'The company we partnered with next door had to lock up their doors just as a precaution and for extra safety as well,' a woman told 8 News Now. She explained although they hope things won't get out of hand over the weekend, they are prepared to close their doors if it does. 'To close up early would impact our sales obviously, but we just want to make sure everyone's safe out there, especially our employees,' she said. The downtown protest is expected to take place at the federal courthouse tomorrow from 5-7 p.m. According to a press release, it is meant to be 'peaceful protests against the Trump administration.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Osceola County honors the brave Borinqueneers
A special luncheon filled with gratitude and remembrance took place today in Osceola County, honoring the remarkable men of the 65th Infantry Regiment, better known as the Borinqueneers. This unit, comprised primarily of courageous soldiers from Puerto Rico, has a long and distinguished history of service to our nation. Sheriff Marco Lopez of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office hosted the event, emphasizing the profound importance of recognizing the Borinqueneers' unwavering dedication and the significant sacrifices they made for the United States. 'Today is about recognizing these incredible men, the Borinqueneers, for their unwavering dedication and the sacrifices they made for our country,' Sheriff Lopez stated during the luncheon. Among the honored guests was Staff Sergeant Gil Citrones, a 96-year-old veteran who also attended last year's commemoration. He expressed his deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and honor from the community. 'I feel blessed to be here, to feel the love and honor from everyone. We did what we had to do,' said Staff Sgt. Citrones. The room was filled with respect as deputies from the Sheriff's Office, chiefs from the Kissimmee and St. Cloud Police Departments and family and friends gathered to pay tribute to these heroes. Each Borinqueneer in attendance received a certificate of appreciation from Sheriff Lopez as a symbol of the community's immense gratitude. Sheriff Lopez highlighted the immense sacrifice made by these soldiers, many of whom left the warm tropical climate of Puerto Rico to serve in the harsh conditions of the Korean War, and some even in Vietnam. 'Their sacrifice is something we must never forget,' he emphasized. The Borinqueneers faced not only the dangers of combat but also the challenges of discrimination. Despite these obstacles, they displayed incredible valor and earned numerous accolades throughout their service, securing a lasting and honored place in American military history. Today's event served as a vital reminder of their bravery, resilience, and deep love for their country – a legacy that continues to inspire. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
26 arrested in fentanyl bust in Osceola County
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office has arrested 26 suspects in a fentanyl trafficking bust that is now called the largest bust in Osceola County history. Operation 'My Brother's Keeper' was a three-month sting that started with undercover agents buying small amounts from two brothers, which eventually unraveled a major operation across Orange and Osceola Counties. Sheriff Marco Lopez held a press conference to discuss the details of the operation. 'That's a lot of Fentanyl poisoning our communities. The population of Osceola County is roughly 400 something thousand. It could potentially wipe out every man, woman, and child here. You don't have a bomb; you don't have a military. What you have here is people illegally pushing this poison', Sheriff Marco Lopez. In total, a vehicle, thousands in cash, and over 13 grams of fentanyl. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
