Orange County Veterans Share Challenges and Support in Transition to Civilian Life
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be difficult. Three veterans working with Orange County Veteran Services shared their experiences. Melissa Michaud, a former U.S. Navy sailor, joined the military after meeting ROTC candidates in college. She served for seven years, overcoming a knee injury...
Six Candidates (So Far) Step Up to Replace Demings as Orange County Mayor
Former Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park is one of the contenders. This story is part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a group of 10 local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged region. It was originally published by VoxPopuli. By Dibya Sarkar, VoxPopuli. Orange County’s...
Florida Middle School Placed On Lockdown After A.I. Mistakes Clarinet For A Gun
Artificial intelligence has been positioned as a potential solution to many of the world’s problems, and some schools have adopted A.I.-powered security systems that are designed to detect weapons. That includes a middle school in Florida that was recently placed on lockdown over a false alarm that was traced back to...
82-Year-Old U.S. Army Veteran Becomes Valencia College’s Oldest Graduate, Continues Educational Pursuit at UCF
Paul Grizelle-Reid is not your average college graduate. At 82, the U.S. Army veteran has been recognized as Valencia College's oldest graduate this year, a feat that's shattering perceptions about the boundaries of age and education. Having moved to Poinciana to help care for his brother with Parkinson's disease,...
Legionnaires’ cases increase in Orange County
More cases of Legionnaires’ disease are being reported in Orange County. There were 38 confirmed cases of the bacterial infection, Legionella, reported between Nov. 1 and Dec. 6, according to the Florida Department of Health’s database. The number is a large spike in cases compared to what is observed typically at...
Family seeks justice after Orange County crash claims son’s life
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Family and friends of 21-year-old Taj Palmer say they are outraged and heartbroken. His mother says she wants answers. “I just wanna know why,” said Ms. Proctor, Palmer’s mother. “It’s hard because I’m already dealing with another child that’s in the hospital. (.,..)...
Dozens of ducks found dead or dying at Orlando pond
ORLANDO, Fla. - Dozens of ducks have been found dead or dying at a small pond off Science Drive and Technology Parkway in Orlando, prompting concern from local residents and officials. A FOX 35 viewer discovered multiple Muscovy ducks dead or struggling in the water, with some succumbing before reaching...
Florida set for 2-day end to frigid temperatures as new cold front rolls in
Florida weather is flip flopping from cold fronts to warm weather between now and next week
Man used fake money to steal a $115K watch before shooting seller, deputies say
Abijah Antonio Javois, wanted on an active Florida warrant, was taken into custody at Cyril E. King Airport in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Javois allegedly used prop money to steal a $115,000 watch from a seller in Orlando and fired an AR-style rifle at the victim and a companion during a pursuit.
Car crashes into dental office in Winter Park
WINTER PARK, Fla. – A vehicle crashed through the front of a dental office in Winter Park on Friday. The crash happened at Dapper Dental at 595 W. Fairbanks Ave. According to Winter Park police, officers responded to the crash around 10:30 a.m. and reported no significant injuries as a result of it, “though there was...
