‘Life changed for everyone:’ Kissimmee offers relief grants to small businesses still struggling post-pandemic
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Kissimmee is offering relief grants to small businesses still struggling to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. “So, we’re all about metaphysical healing, energy healing,” Ithier said. Michelle Ithier, owner of Sacred Alchemy Healing Spa, said it has been hard to rebuild her business...
Proposed land deal could change course of history for town of Eatonville
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A familiar Central Florida charity has reached a multimillion-dollar agreement to purchase 117 acres of the historic Hungerford property from Orange County Public Schools, with plans to return the land to the Eatonville community. Eatonville is widely recognized as one of the nation’s first...
Haines City Woman Wins Top Prize Of $5,000,000 On Florida Lottery Scratch-Off
The Florida Lottery announced that Yanet Breve, a 44-year-old from Haines City, has claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 CA$H MONEY Scratch-Off game. Breve received her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,053,000.00. Breve purchased her winning ticket at a RaceTrac store located at 7421 W....
Outrage As Special Needs Woman Jailed 50 Days For Petty Theft At Target
Social media is outraged over a video of a special needs woman jailed 50 days for petty theft at an Orlando Target. Social media is sounding off over a recently surfaced video of a special needs woman who was jailed for 50 days on a petty theft charge. A Sept....
Cruiser crushed as trooper narrowly escapes 5-car pileup on Florida’s Turnpike
The Florida Highway Patrol said one of its cruisers was crushed during a massive five-car crash.
‘One of a kind’: Family mourns man who died after riding Epic Universe roller...
ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) - The 32-year-old man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park is being remembered by his family as loving, thoughtful and loyal. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala’s family says he was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. The 32-year-old died from...
Legal group warns Florida school to stop making Christian students listen to ‘witchy’ announcements
A religious liberty legal group is warning a Central Florida high school over its hosting of "Witchy Wednesday" video announcements and compelling students to receive instructions on moon worship and witch-type rituals.
Family hires prominent civil rights attorney after Universal roller coaster death
Universal Epic Universe's Stardust Racers remains closed after Kevin Rodríguez Zavala's death, and Florida authorities are continuing to investigate.
Two $50K+ ‘Fantasy 5′ winning tickets sold at Orlando-area Publix stores
Both tickets matched all five numbers in Monday's Fantasy 5 Evening Draw.
Amazon launches online Winn-Dixie grocery delivery in Florida
“By bringing Winn-Dixie’s selection to Amazon, we’re giving customers in Jacksonville and Orlando more choice and flexibility in how they shop for groceries, all with the convenience of Amazon delivery,” said Amazon executive Sophie Turrell.
