Orlando motel closure leaves families homeless with nowhere to go
Families who had been living at a Howard Johnson motel on International Drive are scrambling for shelter after the city deemed the building uninhabitable and ordered everyone to leave.
Kissimmee approves $180M deal with Azure Hotels for downtown convention center, hotel
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Kissimmee City Commission unanimously approved a plan that will clear the way for a more than $180 million redevelopment of the city’s Civic Center site into a luxury hotel and convention center. What we know:. The Kissimmee City Commission unanimously approved a Master Development Agreement...
Mystery Fun House Arcade Experience in Kissimmee
The wizard is BACK! The legendary Mystery Fun House from days gone long by in Orlando is getting a reimagined new life with the help of Chuck E. Cheese! At the heart of the collaboration is the all-new Mystery Fun House Arcade Experience, opening Summer 2025 at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort in Kissimmee, Florida....
Man struck, killed by car during early-morning bike ride in Winter Haven: PCSO
A bicyclist was killed while riding along 7th Street Southwest early Tuesday morning, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
Murder suspect from Orange County arrested
The case against the teenager accused of killing a 12-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting in Lake City appears ready to go to court. Although the legal question is still undecided regarding single-member county commission districts, Alachua County officials are asking residents to help them draw district lines. Lake...
Beware of absurd medical charges!
My wife had two 3 millimeter skin biopsies (size of a pencil eraser) by an Orlando Health physician. Fee: $371. (Normal). It’s a simple 3 minute office procedure (I’ve done hundreds of them in my practice). The problem: Treatment room charge was $3,898. This was a normal treatment...
This Down-Home BBQ Joint In Florida Has Brisket Tacos Known Throughout The State
Hidden among the palm trees and suburban sprawl of Oviedo, Florida sits a barbecue destination that proves the old adage: never judge a book by its cover – or in this case, a brisket by its building. Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill might look unassuming from the outside, but...
Rising Florida Food Costs: Publix’s Market Power Under Scrutiny
Regional supermarket giant's 47% market share in major cities allows premium pricing, while climate and supply factors compound consumer burden across the Sunshine State. Fla. News Network —If you've walked out of a Florida grocery store lately feeling like your wallet took a hit, you're not alone. Food prices in...
Former Orlando attorney sentenced for stealing $100K from Vietnam vet in Lehigh
A former Orlando attorney is sentenced to prison for stealing $100,000 from a Vietnam veteran's insurance settlement. He must pay full restitution and was permanently disbarred.
Narcoossee Road in St. Cloud reopens after gas leak prompted closure
ST. CLOUD, Fla. – Narcoossee Road has reopened in St. Cloud after a gas leak on Monday prompted the temporary closure of the southbound lanes, according to the St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department. Fire rescue said the leak was reported near the Winn-Dixie shopping center near downtown. Businesses and...