Orlando Health adds 3 orthopedic surgeons
Orlando (Fla.) Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has added three new surgeons, according to a March 12 report from Orange Observer. Kevin Cox, MD, Jose Torres, MD, and Jacob Cox, MD, have partnered to join Orlando Health. Dr. Kevin Cox and Dr. Torres have previously held leadership roles at Orlando Health...
Ocoee goes green with St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
It will be easy being green tonight in Ocoee. The city of Ocoee will host its St. Patrick’s Day Block Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, in downtown Ocoee. Kick off St. Paddy's Day weekend at this party, which will feature games, rides, live Irish music, food trucks and fun contests.
Five-Day Golden Oak Mansion Sale Jolts Disney’s High-End Enclave
A Golden Oak home at 9742 Earle Court changed hands in early December after just five days on the market, a blink-and-you-missed-it turnaround for Walt Disney World's gated neighborhood. The speedy deal points to renewed demand for Disney‑adjacent, move‑in‑ready luxury in Orlando, especially among buyers chasing...
ADHD medication shortage cannot keep up with students’ needs, Student Health Services says
Students may face difficulty getting prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at the pharmacy on campus, as Student Health Services at UCF is experiencing a shortage. SHS posted an alert on its website about a shortage of ADHD medication in the pharmacy, which could affect students who...
OUC Safety Failures After Downtown Substation Explosion
A newly released investigation points to internal failures, outdated procedures, and patchy training after an arc‑flash explosion at an Orlando Utilities Commission substation last August injured three workers, leaving one with permanent injuries. The blast hit during routine maintenance on four capacitor banks at...
Illegal immigrant caught selling “ICE immunity” IDs from fake DHS branch
A 50-year-old Brazilian national faces federal charges for allegedly running a fake government agency out of Florida. Mario Cesar Dos Santos Jr. was indicted in federal court in Ocala for fraudulent use of government seals. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the charges. Dos Santos allegedly created the...
Judge keeps accused teens jailed after video shows laughter during murder plot arrest
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two Central Florida teenagers accused in a disturbing murder plot will remain behind bars after a judge denied them bond, citing video that shows the girls laughing as they were taken into custody. Fifteen-year-old Isabelle Valdez and 14-year-old Lois Lippert appeared before a...
Young Man Drowned in River in Central Florida
A young man recently drowned in a river in Central Florida. The post Young Man Drowned in River in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Homeowners push for new law to oust CDD board members
Residents in the Concorde Estates neighborhood say they want answers after discovering that nearly $900,000 of their community district’s budget was spent within about three weeks late last year.
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, Hail Risk For Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Central Florida on Sunday, March 15, 2026, due to a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula, influenced by an approaching strong cold...
