State Jobs Agency Snaps Up Mega Office Floor in MetroWest
FloridaCommerce, the state Department of Commerce, is taking a big swing in Orlando's suburbs, locking in roughly 29,356 square feet of office space at Windsor at MetroCenter in the MetroWest area. The lease pulls together a large, contiguous block on a single floor at 2101 Park Center Drive and plants a prominent public-sector flag in the neighborhood office market.
π Freebies Up for Grabs in Apopka β Furniture, Decor & More
Looking for something useful or fun around town? Here are a few free items currently available in Apopka β from home decor to furniture and even sports gear. Winter Wreath and 3 Large Glass Balls (3" diameter)
Commission bans smoking and vaping in Seminole County parks
The Seminole County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a ban on smoking and vaping in county parks. Seminole joins 22 other Florida counties that have imposed the ban in their parks, following a 2022 state law giving them the option, according to Mandy Salazar, division manager for Parks and Recreation.
Teen sentenced to prison in deadly 2023 Orlando crash involving stolen car
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Central Florida teen will spend several years in prison after pleading no contest in a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle, running a red light and a collision that killed a young driver. LeBron Flores, now 18, was sentenced to six years in prison after accepting...
ROACHES GALORE: 6 more eateries shut down in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. β Last week, six more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like pests, storage violations and more. [BELOW: Over 100 roaches, hundreds of droppings found...
These 10 Classic Florida Chinese Restaurants Still Draw Loyal Crowds in 2026
Florida has no shortage of great food, but some Chinese restaurants have built something truly rare β a loyal following that spans decades. From Tampa to Miami to Orlando, certain spots keep pulling people back week after week, year after year. Whether itβs the dim sum, the hand-pulled noodles,...
FOX 35 Care Force: Juliette Kong of Kids House of Seminole
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the amazing work of an organization and its lead for the work they are doing to help children who are survivors of abuse. Kids House is a safe place for children and families of abuse and neglect to receive forensic...
APD reports six burglaries across the city over a one-week span
Six burglaries were reported in Apopka between April 5 and April 11, according to the Apopka Police Department. The incidents included two auto burglaries, two residential burglaries, and two commercial burglaries across various parts of the city. Police say the information is preliminary and subject to change as investigations continue.
10 Best Affordable Florida Suburbs To Visit Near Popular Cities
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The cost of living in popular Florida cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa has risen significantly in recent years. During the 2020s thus far, the cost of living in the Sunshine State has risen at nearly five times the rate it did throughout the prior decade. Urban areas are even harder hit than less...
Orlando Activists Rally As Toll Road Threatens Split Oak
Orlando-area conservationists turned up in force Monday, packing an Osceola County public-comment meeting as a long-simmering fight over a proposed toll road through Split Oak Forest heated up again. The Central Florida Expressway Authority has already moved past the drawing-board stage and, in February, filed an eminent-domain claim against Orange County for conservation parcels it says are needed for...

















