Preview of Orlando Science Center’s Mess Fest
Mess Fest returns May 10 and May 11 at the Orlando Science Center. Here's a preview of what you can expect at this year's event.
Halfway to Halloween: Ghost tours offer spine-chilling tales of Orlando history
While Orlando is known far and wide as the “theme park capital of the world,” what many visitors may not know is that the City Beautiful has a dark and storied past. Tales of murder and mystery adorn the pages of Orlando’s history books, including appearances from serial killers and ghosts who are said to haunt the...
Kelly Park swimming area closed due to alligator activity
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Parks and Recreation officials confirmed they have closed the swimming area in Kelly Park Friday as a result of alligator activity in the water. The swimming area and the waterfront trails around the water are closed, but the rest of the park is...
Orlando Chinatown offers a taste of Asian culture to locals and visitors
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Chinatown on West Colonial is a one-stop plaza for Asian businesses restaurants, shops and other cultural experiences that stands out because of its red-tiled roof and the traditional Chinese-style arch at the entrance, known as the Main Gate. Since it opened in 2002, the goal...
Quinn-Henry becomes Apopka’s first Black woman deputy police chief
Lovetta Quinn-Henry was sworn in this week, making history as Apopka's new Deputy Police Chief.
Thornton Park hosting two-week celebration for Lulu the Cat
One Central Florida organization is hosting a two-week celebration in honor of Thornton Park’s beloved mayor — Lulu the Cat! The celebration will include a multitude of fun activities, and the funds raised will all go towards helping save local cats.
Former Orlando airport chief Kevin Thibault lands new role
Thibault previously led Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and FDOT.
“It’s a blessing:” Thousands in Orange County receive letters about their medical debt
Thousands of Orange County residents are getting letterS telling them their medical debt has been wiped away and it’s not a scam!
Bicyclist dies after being struck by SUV in Orlando, FHP says
ORLANDO, Fla. – A bicyclist died after being struck by an SUV Friday morning in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 7 a.m. on Edgewater Drive near All American Boulevard, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the SUV — driven by a...
Severe Thunderstorm, Strong Winds, Large Hail Risk For Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida – Central Florida braces for a stormy afternoon and evening on Friday, May 9, 2025, with severe weather threats, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Severe Weather Outlook. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe storm warning for May 9, 2025:
