Winter Park holds meeting on coyotes after reports of sightings, missing pets
WINTER PARK, Fla. – Coyote safety is the focus of a Thursday night meeting in Winter Park. The community meeting, held by city and Orange County leaders, comes after recent coyote sightings and reports of missing pets. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Orange County Animal Services...
Abandoned Van Left In Florida Parking Lot, Police Find Something Heartbreaking Inside
While walking through the parking lot of Cayjo Peruvian Cuisine in Orlando, Florida, an employee noticed a white van sitting abandoned. Initially, there was no cause for concern. However, as the day wore on and the van remained in the same spot, the employee became suspicious and decided to contact the authorities.
57 Missing Children Recovered in Tampa Bay as Part of Statewide Rescue Operation
On November 17, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the completion of 'Operation Home for the Holidays.' This child recovery initiative was led by the U.S. Marshals Service. The operation resulted in the location or safe recovery of 122 missing children. Officials stated that this was a...
Successfully Completed a No-Spend Month and Aiming to Continue Until Year-End: Seeking Top Free...
In a recent post on social media, a user shared their successful experience of a no-spend month and their intention to continue the practice through the end of the year. The user, who identifies as an impulse buyer, is seeking suggestions for free or low-cost activities in Orlando to avoid the temptation of retail...
Are License Plate Registration Stickers Irrelevant Here?
Earlier this summer, a newcomer to Florida noticed a peculiar trend: a significant number of vehicles with expired registration stickers on their license plates. Some of these stickers were even dated as far back as 2020. This observation sparked a question - is this a common occurrence in Florida, or is there...
UCF alumna launches rainbow pin project in response to Pulse nightclub crosswalk repainting
The Florida Department of Transportation painted over the rainbow crosswalks outside Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub on Aug. 21 after regulations passed in June, leading one UCF alumna to create a symbol to give people "a way to take action." In protest, people took to the streets and repainted the crosswalks...
Davenport Man Faces Decades In Prison For Cocaine Trafficking After Lakeland Traffic Stop
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Davenport man, Alexis Irnel Cintron Victoria, 39, also known by the alias “Gordo,” is facing serious federal charges after being indicted for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. If convicted, Cintron Victoria faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and...
Veteran volunteer helping fellow veterans become homeowners
ORLANDO, Fla. — Veterans helping veterans is the focus of this week’s Everyday Hero. There is a veteran in West Orange County who’s known for helping veterans rebuild their lives. Through his own nonprofit, he focuses on suicide prevention and raises funds for financial support to meet the treatment needs of Central...
Family marks 14 years since Michelle Parker went missing
ORLANDO, Fla. — Monday marked 14 years since a Central Florida woman went missing. Michelle Parker disappeared on Nov. 17, 2011, after her family says she dropped off her twin children with their father – Dale Smith II. Parker’s mother, Yvonne Stewart, said, “I am continually praying and...
Fifth Person Dies at Walt Disney World Resort in One Month
The deaths at Walt Disney World in Florida keep piling up ... with authorities confirming a fifth fatality in less than a month.

















