One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A 38-year-old Orlando man was killed Wednesday night in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the incident occurred around 7:55 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 50 (Colonial Drive) and State Road 436 (Semoran Boulevard). Investigators said a vehicle was traveling...
Beverly Hougland — Osceola’s patron saint
If you’ve lived in Osceola County for any length of time, and you didn’t get to meet Beverly Hougland, it means you may not have needed the help she gave to tens of thousands over the years. By not missing out, you missed out, for she was as...
Ocoee resident works to preserve husband’s Hollywood legacy
Danette Carter recalled sitting in the living room of her Ocoee home with her husband, A. Wayne Carter, and her son, Justin Carter, watching “Dead Reckoning.”. After working on the screenplay and helping the film become a reality for at least three years, Wayne Carter finally saw his hard work as a screenwriter pay...
Orlando bank teller thwarts fraud attempt targeting senior citizen
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Central Florida bank teller is being credited with stopping a fraud scheme that nearly cost a 71-year-old man tens of thousands of dollars. Orlando police said officers were called Monday morning to the SouthState Bank branch on South Orange Avenue after an employee suspected a man was trying to...
Orlando couple charged after alleged I-4 road rage shooting leaves truck riddled with bullets
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando couple is facing felony charges after police say a road rage confrontation near Interstate 4 ended with gunfire and left another driver’s truck riddled with bullet holes. What we know:. Police say a road rage confrontation on Sept. 16 along Michigan Street near the...
Lil Wayne steers ‘Tha Carter’ anniversary tour into Orlando
Lil Wayne is touring on the release of latest album, Tha Carter IV, and paying tribute to over two decades of his Carter series of albums. The post Lil Wayne steers ‘Tha Carter’ anniversary tour into Orlando appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Orange County deputies rescue child with autism from retention pond
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies pulled a missing child with autism from a detention pond. Two Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies are being credited with saving a missing child with autism after pulling him from a detention pond. Authorities said Corporal Andrew Pupo and Deputy...
Orange County is set to build Florida’s largest animal shelter
Orange County Animal Services' two-story shelter will have the capacity to house about 265 dogs and 200 cats. The post Orange County is set to build Florida’s largest animal shelter appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Eastbound I-4 lanes near SR-528 shut down due to crash
A crash blocked all eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday afternoon, transportation officials said.
People Drive From All Over Florida For The Chicken Parmesan At This Legendary Restaurant
Some dishes are worth crossing county lines for – and the Chicken Parmesan at Davenport’s Ale House is definitely one of them. Tucked away in Davenport, Florida, this unassuming sports bar and grill has quietly built a reputation that extends far beyond its modest storefront. Weekend warriors and...

















