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This story is part of a collaborative initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida. In order for the federal government to assist those working on the local level to aid the homeless, The U.S. Housing and Urban...

In this Sept. 27, 2011, file photo, a worker puts finishing touches on the entrance sign at Legoland Florida in Winter Haven, Fla. [Photo: AP Photo/John Raoux, File]. Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in...

In what seemed like a crossover episode, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez attended last Tuesday’s Osceola County School Board meeting to swear in his newest Special Deputy: Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff. A special deputy, Lopez explained, if someone who is appointed by the...

Deputies said they have arrested four suspects and are continuing to search for more.

ORLANDO, Fla. — While search and rescue efforts are underway in D.C. after a passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided, impacts are being felt in Central Florida and the Tampa Bay areas. Flights to and from Washington, D.C., are being cancelled at the Orlando International...

Floridians who prioritize organic groceries and fresh produce sometimes go to specialty grocers like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Detwiler's, or Sprouts. Those shoppers who prioritize this type of shopping may be happy to know that they will soon have more options - as Florida is...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A traffic stop that turned into a pursuit ended with the arrest of a 19-year-old Winter Haven man on Wednesday night. Jeremiah Franklin was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and faces multiple charges. At approximately 9:30 p.m., Deputy Sommers...

I have found that many Floridians have strong feelings about subs. Many think that having large amounts of meat and toppings is very important. Some want soft, fresh bread, but not so much that it will overwhelm the toppings. Some have concrete ideas as to which chains...

The Apopka Burglary Report for January 19th-25th shows five burglaries reported in Apopka. Here are a few tips to protect against home burglaries:. Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in. Lock all outside doors and windows before leaving or going to...

The parents of an Orlando TV journalist who was fatally shot while reporting on a killing in 2023 have filed a negligence lawsuit against their son's former employer, claiming the media company didn't do enough to protect him. The parents of Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan...