Orlando Area Home Burglary Stopped by Police
Chalk one up for the good guys. Orange County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men earlier this week as they attempted to burglarize the former home of N’Sync singer Joey Fatone south of Orlando. Law...
View ArticleDaily Habits that Undermine Home Security
Home security is a full-time job, and it can be difficult to make sure you have all your bases covered. But one thing you can always do is to ensure that you aren’t making it any easier for criminals...
View ArticleOrlando-Area Home Invader Smothers Victim with Pillow
An Orlando-area senior citizen awoke to a burglar forcefully holding a pillow over her face and demanding money last Saturday morning. The 70-year-old woman survived the attack, but not without...
View ArticleGood Habits for Staying Safe in a Hotel
With summer in full swing, many of us will be traveling and taking well-earned vacations. Most will stay in hotels, and like any other time, a top priority is keeping you and your family safe. Much...
View ArticleOrlando-Area Home Invasion Terrifies Two Children Inside House
A 13-year-old girl and her 10-year-old brother were home alone last Thursday when a group of armed men began banging on their house’s windows and doors. Terrified, the children retreated to a bedroom....
View ArticleHow and When to Test Alarms in Your Home
Installing a home security system is just the first part of keeping your family and home safe. Like any electrical system, a home security system should be tested every now and then to make sure...
View ArticleItems Home Burglars Love to Steal
To burglars, your home – any home – is a target. In Orlando, you’re twice as likely as the national average to be the victim of a residential burglary. You don’t have to be rich to own the kind of...
View ArticleFBI Crime Stats Reveal 1848 Burglaries in Orlando in 6 Months
Newly released crime statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation show there were 1848 burglaries in the city of Orlando during the first six months of 2013, their most recent reporting period....
View ArticleMaking Your Front Yard the First Line of Defense Against Burglars
Here in Florida, many people take great pride in their yards, particularly the front yard. After all, that’s what neighbors and guests see first. Providing more than just curb appeal, your front yard...
View ArticleKeeping Your Home Secure During a Hurricane
As we move into the heart of hurricane season, and the tropics begin to heat up, Florida residents must keep a watchful eye on the Atlantic. Unlike many natural disasters, which strike with little...
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