Invest 98L is a tropical feature to watch for all of us
ORLANDO, Fla. – Development chances continue to grow for newly designated Invest 98L. As of the 8 p.m. outlook we’re up to a 40% chance this turns into our next named storm, Melissa, within the next seven days. I believe we’ll be flirting with that seven-day threshold based...
Motion filed to revoke bond for attempted rape suspect
After it took two months to locate and arrest Jacoby Tillman, who is accused of attempted sexual battery, he's been released on bond two days later. This judicial decision sparked outrage from prosecutors and law enforcement with state attorney Monique Worrell saying Tillman "presents a danger to our community."
Jon Taffer Opens Taffer’s Tavern on Orlando’s International Drive
Bar Rescue host and hospitality professional Jon Taffer officially opened Taffer’s Tavern, his first Central Florida restaurant and bar, on International Drive in Orlando. The grand opening on Oct. 15 drew fans and food lovers ready to experience Taffer’s modern take on an elevated American tavern. Taffer’s Tavern...
Fugitive Apprehended In Auburndale After High-Speed Chase, Vehicle Crash, And Foot Pursuit
A 32-year-old man sought on multiple felony warrants was arrested Friday evening after a dramatic sequence of events that included a high-speed chase, a vehicle crash, and an attempt to discard evidence. Nocles Devin Joseph, who was being sought by Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies on a Polk County...
One killed in single-vehicle crash in Osceola County, officials say
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash on Southport Road in Osceola County. According to reports, a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country was traveling westbound on Southport Road near Hunt Road on Saturday evening when the driver failed to navigate a left-hand...
Once Homeless, Veteran Now Guides Others Toward Stability
When Navy Veteran Christopher Peavy was honorably discharged, he didn’t expect the hardest battle would be the one waiting for him back home. “I felt lost. There was no direction in my life and nowhere to turn,” Peavy shared. “I never thought I’d end up homeless.”
Walmart customer arrested after fishy behavior in self-checkout lane
A Walmart customer was arrested after fishy behavior in a self-checkout lane. Shantalia Ameisha Bethell, 21, of Davenport, was caught on security cameras failing to scan items at a self-checkout register in Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from...
Man, 81, killed in backyard shed explosion after drilling into propane tank, deputies say
ORLANDO, Fla. - An 81-year-old Kissimmee man was killed in an explosion and fire inside a backyard shed on Thursday evening. Authorities said the man was attempting to drill into a propane tank which resulted in the explosion and fire. What we know:. Early Thursday evening, Osceola County Sheriff's deputies...
Orlando fire chief resigns, deputy appointed as interim leader
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Fire Chief Charlie Salazar has officially resigned after three years of service. His final day will be November 3, 2025, following his formal two-week notice to the City of Orlando. What we know:. Salazar cited a personal decision to return home to Texas to be closer...
The Legendary Diner In Florida Where Your Breakfast Dreams Come True
In the heart of Davenport, Florida, where the morning sun kisses the storefronts with golden light, sits a breakfast paradise that locals whisper about with reverence and out-of-towners stumble upon like buried treasure. The Davenport Diner isn’t just a place to eat—it’s where breakfast fantasies materialize on...
