Timeline: Storms, flooding possible in Orlando as tropical disturbance moves across Florida
Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible across Central Florida this week, with areas west of Orlando potentially receiving 4–5 inches of rain and coastal regions seeing 1–2 inches. The disturbance, now classified as Invest 93-L, has a 20% chance of development in 2 days and 30% over...
Orlando police warn residents about fake AMBER Alert kit scam
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving individuals posing as representatives of the AMBER Alert Program in an attempt to collect personal information and gain access to homes. Scammers working via phone and in person. What we know:. According to police, several...
Stephan Sterns allowed to wear suit during trial
A judge ruled that Stephan Sterns, the Florida man accused of abusing and killing Madeline Soto, 30, in 2024, will be allowed to wear a suit during his sexual abuse trial, and be allowed to use a felt tip pen. He will have to wear stun-cuffs on his ankles, however. Sterns' trial on the sexual abuse charges is set to...
Changes could be coming to county’s agreement with ICE
Changes may be on the horizon for the county's agreement with ICE.
Road reopens after pedestrian is killed by train in Polk County
A pedestrian was killed by a CSX train in Auburndale early Tuesday morning, according to Polk County deputies.
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck in Osceola County
A fatal collision occurred in Osceola County yesterday morning, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist. According to ClickOrlando, the crash involving a 2017 Nissan Titan and a motorcycle happened just before 11 a.m. near the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Kinglet Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol...
Florida transportation leaders awarded for outstanding roads, bridges, intersections, expressways and highways
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) recently honored eight Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) infrastructure developments with Outstanding Project Awards for transportation achievements. Award winners were announced and honored during the ACEC Florida Transportation...
National Hurricane Center Warns of Severe Storm, Travel Disruptions Coming to Central Florida
The tropical depression brewing off Florida’s coast has raised significant concerns among travelers heading to Disney World. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings regarding this weather system, which is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall and possibly flooding throughout Central Florida. Forecasts suggest...
Stop Wearing ‘Aunt Jemima Braids’: Former Florida City Clerk Gets $550K Settlement After Mayor...
A Black woman who was fired from her job as a city clerk in Haines City, Florida, will get $550,000 to settle her federal lawsuit […] Stop Wearing ‘Aunt Jemima Braids’: Former Florida City Clerk Gets $550K Settlement After Mayor Insulted Her at Public Meetings, Implying She Was Promiscuous
‘Game-changing:’ Rumors swirl about possible Orlando underground transit system
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rumors of a high-tech “Loop” transit system in Orlando’s International Drive Resort Area are picking up speed, sparked by buzz around a possible partnership between Universal and Elon Musk’s The Boring Company. Mac Evans lives about 30 minutes away from his job...
