Enrollment down at Central Florida’s public schools. Most blame voucher program
Enrollment is down in all but one of Central Florida’s public school districts this year, with most blaming the state’s universal voucher program for siphoning away students and funds. Public schools in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion and Polk counties all had lower school...
Orlando officials set to vote on $150K homeless shelter agreement
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando City Council is set to vote Monday on a $150,000 funding agreement with the Coalition for the Homeless, part of an effort to provide shelter for people at risk under the city’s camping ban. The partnership targets families, those in dangerous situations and...
Man arrested for trying to cash $25K check acquired through phone scam in Orlando
ORLANDO, FLA. (WSVN) - A man was arrested in Orlando, accused of attempting to cash a check from a 71-year-old worth nearly $25,000. Police said Juan Viera Castro claimed the money was for construction work, but the victim told police that he was tricked into sending the check, following a phony Federal Trade...
93-Year-Old Woman Airlifted After Crash on SR-52 Involving Tesla
PASCO COUNTY, FLa- A serious two-vehicle crash occurred Sunday afternoon on State Road 52 at the intersection of Old Tampa Bay Road, leaving one driver seriously injured. According to authorities, the crash happened when a 93-year-old woman from San Antonio, Florida, driving a Ford Escape westbound on SR-52,...
WATCH: All Hell Breaks Loose After Theft Bust at Universal Orlando
Lets get straight to it! Orlando Police Department (OPD) responded to a call at Universal Orlando. Officers were called by security after undercover loss prevention investigators caught a group stealing items from a kiosk outside of one of the Universal Orlando theme parks. You can watch officers attempt to make...
28 Florida restaurants suddenly shut down as economy teeters
Florida’s restaurant scene has long been a mix of tourist magnets, coastal gems, and beloved local eateries. But 2025 is shaping up to be a brutal year: closures are happening…
Arby’s Rolls Out “Steak Nuggets” — and Green Bay, Wisconsin, Is One of the...
It’s finally happening — Arby’s is testing Steak Nuggets, and Wisconsin made the cut. AI was utilized for research, writing, citation management, and editing. The author has no affiliation with any companies mentioned.
Woman Suffered Serious Injuries After Foot Became Caught in Netting at Universal’s Volcano Bay
According to the Orange County Clerk Court Records (OCCCR), a lawsuit has been filed by a guest who suffered serious injuries after her foot became caught in netting at Universal’s Volcano Bay (Volcano Bay). The woman’s complaint says she sustained “serious bodily injuries” when she suddenly and without warning...
Osceola County Fugitive Found By Polk County Deputies In Bartow Shed After Morning Search
BARTOW, Fla. – A 23-year-old Bartow man, facing felony charges stemming from an outstanding Osceola County warrant, was taken into custody without incident early Sunday morning after being located by Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies. Bodhi Maverick Luker, of Bartow, was the subject of an active warrant...
Alzheimer’s Association in Florida raises thousands at Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Thousands in Orlando and Leesburg raised over $500,000 at Walk to End Alzheimer’s for care, support, and research.
