OUC’s free trades program aims to help fill Central Florida’s skilled labor shortage
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s skilled labor shortage is hitting a breaking point. For every three tradespeople retiring, only one new employee is stepping in to take their place, according to iBuild Central Florida and the Orlando Utilities Commission. One local program is working to change that and...
Haines City man’s murder charge dropped after ruling on ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense
A circuit judge in Bartow has ruled that a man who faced murder and attempted murder charges is immune from prosecution under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Since a May 2022 indictment, Joshua Badillo, 34, of Haines City had faced charges of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and...
Central Floridians face ‘impossible choices’ as ACA premiums skyrocket
Some Central Floridians are starting to learn how much more they’ll soon be expected to pay for health insurance, once Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at the end of this year. Those “enhanced premium tax credits” make monthly healthcare payments more affordable for eligible households. But the credits...
The Second Supermoon of 2025: Lighting Up November Skies
ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready, sky-watchers as the second supermoon of 2025 is set to light up our skies in November. The November full moon is traditionally called the Beaver Moon, a name that dates back to the time when beavers were busiest preparing their lodges for winter. Not...
Orlando Fire crews respond to a condo fire off South Kirkman road that displaced...
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Fire crews responded to a fire at a condominium complex off of South Kirkman Road Sunday. In a post on X, Orlando Fire confirmed that the fire was on an exterior wall, but 10 units were affected by the fire’s damage. As a result,...
Florida Veterans Coalition in need of long-term funding to provide services
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — There were 6,407 veteran suicides in 2022 according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ most recent data published in the 2024 National Veterans' Suicide Prevention report. In Central Florida, organizations like the Florida Veterans Coalition are working daily to support veterans,...
‘Do It Later’: Florida Father Refused to Stop Uber Eats Runs to Find His...
A Florida man was placed behind bars after police found his 4-year-old autistic child naked and wandering an interstate while he was making Uber Eats […] ‘Do It Later’: Florida Father Refused to Stop Uber Eats Runs to Find His Missing 4-Year-Old Because He Feared a Bad Rating, Police Say
This Florida All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is A Fall Drive You’ll Never Regret
Picture yourself cracking open whole steamed lobsters while the Florida sun sets outside, knowing you can go back for seconds, thirds, or even fourths. Boston Lobster Feast has been making that dream come true since 1991, serving up endless seafood in the heart of Central Florida. Fall is the perfect...
Central Florida family stuck in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A Central Florida family says they can’t get back home from Jamaica and have been stuck there since Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the island. Diane McCalla and her Aunt Monica Gray spoke with FOX 35 Orlando from the damaged resort in Montego Bay that has now turned into an emergency...
Intense Debate: Florida Woman Files Lawsuit Against SeaWorld Following Alleged Duck Collision on Roller...
iheart.com - 10/30/2025 05:00:00 PM. A recent incident at SeaWorld Orlando has sparked a flurry of online discussion. A Florida woman is suing the amusement park for at least $50,000, alleging that she was injured by a duck while on the Mako roller coaster. The lawsuit accuses SeaWorld of negligence for failing to...
