Known shoplifter in motorized wheelchair arrested at Publix
A Clermont woman was arrested for petit theft after allegedly stashing items in her purse and leaving in a powered wheelchair at Publix. An officer responded to a theft in progress at Publix, located at 250 Citrus Tower Park, around 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, according to an arrest report from the Clermont Police...
PDQ Announces Closures of Several Orlando Area Restaurants
PDQ, a fast food chicken brand, announced over the weekend in an email to its reward members that it would soon be closing three of its Orlando-area locations: Winter Park, Waterford Lakes, and Hunter’s Creek. Founded in Tampa, Florida in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP...
Man drags Lake Wales officer, K9 through parking lot while fleeing arrest, police say
Lake Wales, Florida, police say the man fled a traffic stop and injured an officer and his canine partner in the process.
Orange County school officials estimate enrollment drop of nearly 7,000 students
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district faces millions of dollars in lost funding as enrollment declines. What we know:. Orange County Public Schools is seeing a significant decline in student enrollment this year, with about 7,000...
Osceola deputies arrest 3 teens after operating equipment in Kissimmee construction site break-in
ORLANDO, Fla. - Three teens were arrested after they broke into a construction site in Kissimmee and caused thousands of dollars in damage, deputies said. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said the burglary happened around 3:49 a.m. on Aug. 22 at an active construction site on Old Lake Wilson Road. Surveillance...
Winter Park D-Day veteran, 103, to get Gold Medal for Army Ranger service
John Raaen, a resident of the Mayflower, joins a list of recipients of a Congressional medal first given to George Washington. This story is part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a group of 10 local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged region. It was originally published by the...
Lake County deputies obtain arrest warrant in Eustis woman’s homicide
Detectives in Lake County have obtained an arrest warrant for Shahidul Islam, a Longwood man accused in the May 2 killing of his sister-in-law, Monica Islam of Eustis. Monica was previously the victim of domestic violence involving Shahidul and her husband, Rashedul Islam, who fled the country before his arrest.
The Florida All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Locals Say Everyone Should Try At Least Once
Florida offers more than just stunning beaches and theme parks – it’s also home to some incredible dining experiences!. As a food lover who’s lived in the Sunshine State for over a decade, I’ve sampled countless restaurants across our peninsula. But there’s one all-you-can-eat buffet category...
‘They Can’t Go Anywhere Else’: Experts Warn Student Homelessness Is Soaring in Central Florida
Families Priced Out of Housing Are Forced into Hotels and Unsafe Conditions as Schools Struggle with the Crisis Student homelessness is rising rapidly in central Florida, and service providers are struggling to keep up. According to the latest data from … Continue reading →
Orange County schools face enrollment drop, millions in lost funding
Thousands of students have not returned to Orange County Public Schools this year, and the district is facing millions of dollars in lost funding due to declining enrollment. District officials say that about 7,000 students have not shown up for class, which is roughly double the previous projections. Nearly half of...
