Windermere boathouse lawsuit may hinge on who owns lagoon bottom
For the past three years, the Town of Windermere has been locked in a legal battle against the owners of five boathouses located in the lagoon at Palmer Park off West Third Avenue. And despite a trial scheduled to begin Sept. 22, attorneys representing the owners are seeking a faster resolution.
The No-Frills Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Fish And Chips
There’s something magical about finding a place that doesn’t try too hard yet somehow manages to exceed all expectations. Davenport’s Sports Bar & Grill in Davenport, Florida, is that rare gem where unpretentiousness meets culinary excellence in the most delightful way possible. You know those spots where...
This Iconic BBQ Joint In Florida Serves Up The Best Pulled Pork Sandwich You’ll...
Hidden in Windermere, Florida, where historic charm meets culinary innovation, Yellow Dog Eats stands as a testament to what happens when barbecue transcends mere food and becomes an experience. This unassuming gray building with vibrant red accents houses what might just be the most memorable pulled pork sandwich...
People Drive From All Over Florida To Pick Fresh Oranges At This Scenic Farm
The moment you step out of your car at Showcase of Citrus in Clermont, the air hits you differently – it’s sweeter, fresher, like nature decided to spray the world’s most expensive perfume made entirely of sunshine and vitamin C. This isn’t your typical Florida tourist trap...
Number of homeschool students grows in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — As teachers across Central Florida gear up for the new school year, parents who homeschool are also getting ready for another year. In Florida, the latest data shows 155,000 students participated in homeschool during the 2023-2024 school year. In the last five years, that number has increased by 46%.
1 hurt in house fire in Orange County, firefighters say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Firefighters removed a person from a burning home Saturday afternoon in Orange County, according to the county’s fire department. Firefighters responded around 2 p.m. to the 5300 block of Jean Road, where there was a fire in the bedroom of a mobile home, records show.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Orange County: FHP
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in Orange County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened just before 9 a.m. on State Road 50 near Saint Nicholas Avenue,. According to officials, a 25-year-old man...
Polk County Boosts Emergency Prep with New Shelter Needs Warehouse
Polk County Commissioners, County and Emergency Management officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new Special Needs Shelter Warehouse on Tuesday, July 29. By providing storage for supplies and equipment needed to support residents during emergencies, the facility will...
Orlando construction company helps workers in the summer heat
ORLANDO, Fla. — Leaders with DPR Construction say they are taking proactive steps to keep their employees from getting sick out in the sun. Carey Williams says the company has a heat illness prevention program. This includes scheduling earlier work hours, setting up fans on construction sites, and keeping a freezer...
Man in critical condition after Orange County shooting on Saturday, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man is in critical condition after deputies say he was shot on Saturday afternoon in Orange County. Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) said they responded to a shooting call around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, in the 4000 block of Norwich Road.