‘Actually Hell’: MCO Tram Breaks Down in Florida’s August Heat, Stranding Passengers
Travelers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) were left stranded and sweating this week after one of the airport’s trams broke down, forcing passengers to walk the long outdoor path between terminals in Florida’s sweltering August heat. The viral video, captioned “Tram broke at MCO,” shows a massive crowd of...
This Old-Fashioned Diner In Florida Will Serve You The Best Breakfast You’ll Ever Taste
There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect breakfast that time seems to stand still – that’s exactly what happens at Egg City Diner in Haines City, Florida, where nostalgia meets culinary magic in a symphony of sizzling griddles and coffee refills. The bright orange exterior...
Winter Haven Woman’s ‘Water Bottle’ Toss At Eagle Lake Boat Ramp Leads To Drug...
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Winter Haven woman is facing several drug-related charges after she allegedly attempted to dispose of a bag containing narcotics by tossing it into a public restroom during an encounter with law enforcement on Monday afternoon. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy...
I-4 wrong-way driver blew kisses, winked at trooper during field sobriety test: FHP
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - One woman is in custody after troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said she was driving the wrong way on Interstate 4 early Saturday morning. Officials said 29-year-old Jessica Montano was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes near mile marker 92 around 1 a.m. Troopers observed...
Boy, 7, Has ‘Permanent’ Injuries After Being Hit by Falling Drone During Holiday Show:...
The mother of a 7-year-old boy who needed emergency open-heart surgery after being hurt at a holiday drone show in December 2024 is suing the city of Orlando, Fla., and several companies connected to the event, according to a new lawsuit. The boy was at Lake Eola with his parents, Jessica Lumedge and Adriana...
The “Cop And The Conspirators”: Former Florida Officer Sentenced For Illegally Dealing Firearms
Central Florida lawman gets three years in prison after using his badge to fuel a major gun-trafficking ring. A former law enforcement officer from St. Cloud, Florida, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for illegally dealing firearms and providing confidential police information to a gun-trafficking...
Orlando Homicide Investigation at Metro Place Apartments
The Orlando Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was killed at the Metro Place Apartments. Last month, the Orlando Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots at the Metro Place Apartments, located at 1049 S. Kirkman Road. Upon arrival, OPD officers discovered...
Osceola deputy wrangles gator near school, relocates it, video shows
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A school resource officer in Osceola County wrangled and relocated an alligator that was causing concern for student safety on Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office. SRO Sgt. Drew responded during dismissal at Bridgeprep Academy when the small gator was seen in a ditch...
30 iconic Orlando restaurants that no longer exist
As we reel from the heartbreak of restaurants taken from us just this year, we can't help but look back on some of the more tragic shutdowns from years past. Locals may remember (and still miss) previously longstanding icons like The Coop, Linda’s Winter Park Diner, Nick's Family Diner, Le Coq au Vin, Goff's Drive-In...
Kissimmee clinic uses magnets to treat depression
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Magnetic pulses are transforming depression treatment at Mindful Behavioral Healthcare in Kissimmee, where patients report dramatic improvements through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive therapy gaining traction in mental health treatment. Jose Barriento had exhausted...
