Winter Garden moves closer to stricter e-bike and scooter rules
Winter Garden is moving closer to approving stricter e-bike and scooter rules, including sidewalk restrictions, helmet requirements, and a 10 mph speed limit. Fines for violations would rise from $5 to $100, with parents responsible for minors, and riders under 15 barred from e-bikes. The effort aligns with broader...
Look up this weekend – Geminids meteor shower will peak and put on a...
The Geminids meteor showers started earlier this month and will peak overnight on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. During its peak, 120 Geminid meteors can be seen per hour. A clear sky without haze and light pollution will result in optimal viewing conditions. The Geminids meteor shower will light up...
‘People are being killed:’ Changes coming to Pine Hills after dozens of pedestrian-involved crashes
PINE HILLS, Fla. – We’ve seen it firsthand in Pine Hills for years — people young and old cutting through traffic on Silver Star Road without using the crosswalk. “People are being killed,” local business owner Nicole Farquharson said. “The crosswalk is there for a reason. They just need to follow those directions.”
Orange County cleans Pine Hills property amid dumping concerns
PINE HILLS, Fla. – Tons of car parts, housing materials, and more trash had been sitting on David Sleiman’s property for months, until this week. “Suddenly, this Monday, I come here, and I see a bunch of trucks, and people are working to clean up the property,” Sleiman said.
Ridership increases after Pine Hills LYNX Transfer Station opens, new data shows
PINE HILLS, Fla. — New ridership data shows strong growth on several bus routes serving the Pine Hills LYNX Transfer Station, which opened earlier this fall. LYNX reports a 10% increase in average weekday ridership across the routes that use the new facility. What You Need To Know. Ridership...
We Asked Floridians for Their Go-To Indian Restaurants—These Places Came Up Again and Again
Florida’s food scene is as diverse as the people who live here, and Indian cuisine has become a serious favorite across the state. From Miami to Tampa to Orlando, locals have strong opinions about where to find the best curry, naan, and tandoori dishes. We talked to Floridians from...
Starbucks workers in Oviedo join national strike
After voting overwhelmingly to go on strike if needed to secure a fair union contract, baristas at one of Central Florida’s only unionized Starbucks locations in Oviedo have joined a national strike that began last month, as part of a pressure campaign to get Starbucks to agree to their demands. The post Starbucks...
9 Hottest Orlando Restaurants You Should Try ASAP
Orlando’s dining scene is on fire, and these spots prove it dish after dish. If you crave memorable flavors, cool vibes, and plates that feel fresh yet comforting, you are in for a serious lineup. From inventive barbecue to wood-fired Mexican and a vinyl-fueled pizza party, there is a seat waiting with your name on...
OCPS approves targeted rezoning for two West Orange County schools
The Orange County School Board has approved targeted rezonings for Chain of Lakes and Ocoee middle schools for the 2026-2027 school year. A targeted rezoning affects a small area and includes a limited number of students. The board approved a plan that will rezone 32 students from Chain of Lakes...
Epic Universe roller coaster death was accidental, sheriff’s office finds
The local sheriff's office deemed Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's death accidental.

















