Orlando Winds Whip Up As Fire Watch Puts Region On Edge
Cloudy skies and a mild start across the Orlando area have temperatures sitting near 70°F this morning, while northeast winds are already on the move. By this afternoon, the area should top out near 79°F, with gusts strong enough to turn loose patio furniture and umbrellas into projectiles. Tonight will be mostly clear and comfortable, with lows around 61°F.
Seat #1: Sam Ruth focuses on accountability, infrastructure, and catching up
Editor's Note: As four members of the Apopka City Commission prepare to take the oath of office on April 28 and then take their seats on the dais for their first meeting on May 6, the city's direction will begin to take shape. The Apopka Voice asked each commissioner, commissioner-elect, and mayor-elect a simple question: What are your top priorities for the...
Cold front sweeps in, bringing cooler temps and fire risk
After a quiet and warm weekend, we have Weather On the Way to kick off the work week.
TRAFFIC UPDATES — New west 192 traffic signal; Harmony lane closures; I-4 ramp closures...
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has activated a new traffic signal at the intersection of West U.S. Highway 192 and Oren Brown Road, just west of Old Vineland Road/Bass Road near Medieval Times. It's part of future intersection upgrades that include new crosswalks with pedestrian refuges, pedestrian crossing buttons...
“We are devastated”: Family pleads for justice after son’s killing
“We all just hurt. We are devastated,” Pastor Jake Stovall said. “We need justice.”. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s office, two men were shot in the 2200 block of Weston Point Dr. in Winter Park Friday night. One man survived. Investigators have not released the identities of either victim. But the family, 25-year-old Robert Shealey Jr. said he is the one...
Soda and candy among items no longer eligible through SNAP
ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting Monday, April 20, SNAP recipients will no longer be allowed to purchase some common foods with their benefits. Items that no longer qualify under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) include soda, energy drinks, candy, and ultra-processed prepared desserts. According to the Florida Healthy SNAP...
Commission to review Orange County’s money-losing deal to hold ICE detainees at jail
The Orange County Commission will look at options Tuesday for its agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service under which the county holds federal inmates at the jail. At issue is an Intergovernmental Service Agreement -- or IGSA -- with the U.S. Marshals Service established in 1983 and expanded 15 years ago. It's a money-losing proposition for Orange County.
Turkey Lake Road reopens after deadly, fiery crash in Orange County
The crash happened early Monday near Westgate Lakes Boulevard.
Man hurt after shooting at bar near Winter Park, deputies say
Orange County deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning near Winter Park. The incident happened around 3 a.m. near the Tequila Lounge on Aloma Avenue. Deputies said shots were fired and a man in his 30s was injured. Officials said it’s currently unclear whether the victim was...
Suspects sought after shots fired into Orlando home
Police are investigating after they say someone fired shots into an Orlando home early Monday. The Orlando Police Department said officers responded to the house along West Cypress Street near Tahoe Alley shortly after 2 a.m. An OPD spokesperson told Channel 9 while the gunfire caused damage to the property, nobody was hurt during the incident. Police said detectives were working to collect information...

















