Florida Gulf Shrimp Fraud: Imported Sketchy Shrimp Overwhelmingly Sold as “Local”
DNA Testing Reveals Many "Local Caught" Advertised Shrimp Are Actually Imported from India. Fla. News Network — In a disturbing revelation, a recent study conducted by SeaD Consulting has uncovered widespread shrimp fraud in Florida. The study, which utilized genetic testing,...
Florida disabled veteran faces loss of home over solar panel debt
LAKE PLACID, FLa. — A disabled veteran bought solar panels to reduce energy costs, but he could lose his home after learning that the financing he thought he was approved for fell through. The I-Team is digging into how the homeowner applied for a loan that wasn’t even...
Villager’s teen daughter sentenced in fracas at Lighthouse
A Villager’s teen daughter has been in a fracas at the Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille at Lake Sumter Landing. Nicole Irene Tul, 19, who lives at 305 Katherine Place in the Katherine Villas in the Village of Caroline, pleaded no contest this past week in Sumter County Court to a...
‘High likelihood of not surviving’: Pastor’s wife crawled to garage to honk horn after...
It didn't take long for Florida police to figure out who brutally beat a pastor's wife after forcing his way into her home. The suspect, released from prison just eight months ago, left his wallet behind, cops say. The post ‘High likelihood of not surviving’: Pastor’s wife...
Florida Woman Wins $2 Million From Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket
Virginia Alvarez, 69, of Miami, has claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Alvarez chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00. Alvarez purchased her winning ticket from Government Discount,...
2 kids reported missing after visiting All Children’s Hospital found after 4-month search: Caretakers...
Two missing St. Petersburg boys, ages 12 and 14, have been safely located after a four-month search and their caretakers have been arrested. The boys were reported missing after police say their caretaker took the 12-year-old boy to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and...
Franchisee Troubles Lead to Shutdown of Four Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in Florida
I’ve been tracking developments in the local restaurant scene, and one story that really caught my eye is the temporary closureof four Keke’s Breakfast Cafe locations in metro Orlando. According to a statement I received from Keke’s on January 28, these closures affect sites in...
LPGA Tournament of Champions sees A Lim Kim wins in wire-to-wire fashion, fends off...
ORLANDO, Fla. — When she was younger, A Lin Kim’s friends and family referred to her as ‘Queen Kong,’ an allusion to the almighty gorilla that overpowered everyone it met. Kim received this moniker because of her exquisite length off the tee, but she politely asked her friends...
TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.” Click HERE to listen to Episode 414 of “Bungalower and The Bus” on Real Radio 104.1 FM, recorded at A La Cart. TOP TEN...
“No Static at All”: Stereo FM delivers memorable performance at Apopka Amphitheater
The Apopka Amphitheater was the place to be last Saturday night as music lovers gathered for the Saturday Sounds concert, a spectacular showcase of talent headlined by the dynamic band Stereo FM. Stereo FM, an Orlando-based band, delivered an unforgettable performance...