New Affordable Housing Opens in Osceola County, Giving Families a Place to Call Home
Representatives from Osceola County, the City of Kissimmee, Birdsong Housing Partners, and Pinnacle gathered Tuesday for the ribbon cutting of Pinnacle at the Wesleyan, a new affordable housing community near Shingle Creek. Learn more about Pinnacle at the Wesleyan at https://www.wesleyanapt.com. “Affordable housing...
Video shows Pride flag ripped from homeowner’s porch
An Orlando homeowner wants to know why someone would rip his rainbow Pride flag from his front porch. It happened last Friday evening at Kyle Wilton's home off Briercliff Drive in DeLaney Park. His Ring doorbell camera overlooks his front porch and caught the alleged take-down from start to finish.
Central Florida braces for rain, wind, and heavy showers this week
We are tracking good rain chances south of Orlando for the evening hours. Our main threats will continue to be heavy rain and wind gusts of 40 mph.
Road-rage incidents with guns break out in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – At least two drivers in Orange County were arrested over the weekend after deputies say road rage incidents escalated to the point where firearms were pulled on other motorists. On Friday, deputies responded to Dean Road and Winder Trail after a victim reported that a...
Study: Allergy spray could help protect against COVID-19
According to a new study, a common over-the-counter allergy nasal spray containing the antihistamine azelastine was shown to significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in healthy adults. Researchers reported the spray may also provide protection against other respiratory viruses, such as the common cold. FOX...
State financial officer, county mayor clash on spending responsibly
(The Center Square) – A mayor pushed back late Monday on Florida’s chief financial officer saying his county government has “excessive and wasteful” spending. “When accounting for population growth and inflation, Orange County’s current General Fund Budget is $190 million higher than it should be,” CFO Blaise...
Man in scuba gear robs Disney Springs restaurant after tying up employees, covering surveillance...
Cops in Florida are searching for a scuba diver who allegedly committed a brazen robbery at a restaurant at Disney Springs in Orlando — and then swam away. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. Monday at the Paddlefish restaurant in Disney Springs. According to a heavily redacted incident report obtained by...
Osceola County to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Sept. 18 with Free Family Event at Osceola...
Osceola County will host a vibrant, free celebration of Hispanic Heritage on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6–8 p.m. at Extension Services at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. The evening will spotlight the sights, sounds, and flavors that shape our community, featuring live music by local Puerto Rican artists,...
Driver Detained After Shooting Injures Passenger Following Verbal Altercation in Orange County
An unsettling dispute erupted into gunfire on an Orange County roadway recently; according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, a verbal altercation between a driver and her passengers led to shots being fired. The incident, which took place near Lake Underhill Road and Rouse Road around 2 p.m. yesterday, resulted...
Edgewater mayor speaks after off-duty officer shot, killed
An off-duty Edgewater police officer was ambushed, shot and killed by the clerk inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea. Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the shooting.