Diamonds Direct Celebrates Orlando Debut with Grand Opening Focused on Community and Charity
On Thursday, Feb. 5, Diamonds Direct showcased its wide variety of dazzling jewelry and other products during a grand opening event they held at The Mall at Milliena. Ron Palasky, general manager at Diamonds Direct, said the establishment opened Nov. 16, 2025, but they wanted to wait to have the grand opening so they...
Towers community incident leads to uncertainty, students being relocated
Freezing temperatures moved into Central Florida last Sunday and caused a malfunction in an on-campus housing community at UCF that led to some students being relocated to nearby hotels. Multiple rooms and hallways in nearly all of the Towers buildings were flooded, caused by air conditioning units recycling freezing...
Orange County Sheriff Busy Enforcing Super Speeder Law
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is busy enforcing the super speeder law, providing a shocking update on the battle against excessive speeding. The post Orange County Sheriff Busy Enforcing Super Speeder Law appeared first on West Orlando News .
Universal to Shut Down Revolutionary ‘Harry Potter’ Attraction Tomorrow
Few attractions at Universal Orlando carry the emotional weight of the Hogwarts Express. It’s more than just a convenient way to move between Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. For Harry Potter fans, boarding the scarlet steam engine at King’s Cross Station or Hogsmeade Station represents a threshold...
The Enormous Thrift Store In Florida Where You’ll Find Rare Treasures Under $25
In a state known for theme parks and beaches, there exists an attraction of a different sort – one where the admission is free and the souvenirs won’t drain your vacation fund. Hope Thrift Store in Kissimmee stands as a monument to second chances, where yesterday’s discards transform...
Second Harvest to Host 5th Annual Ultimate Garden Party
Second Harvest is hosting the 5th annual Ultimate Garden Party to support Second Harvest Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts in Central Florida. The post Second Harvest to Host 5th Annual Ultimate Garden Party appeared first on West Orlando News .
‘Free Ice Cream’ Coming to Orange County Kids as Sheriff’s Office Uses Seized Funds...
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has rolled out a new community outreach initiative that is already drawing mixed reactions on X. The department recently unveiled its newly purchased branded ice cream truck, which it plans to drive through neighborhoods across Orange County while offering free ice cream...
‘They were good people:’ Community mourns siblings found dead in Apopka store
APOPKA, Fla. – A shocking and mysterious death investigation in Apopka has left a community searching for answers. Police said two victims were found dead inside Griffin’s General Store in Apopka Friday evening, and investigators are still working to figure out what happened and why. Family members and customers who...
Eatonville, Florida: The Town That Freedom Built
FOX 35's Danielle Knox visits Eatonville, Florida, the oldest Black-incorporated municipality in the United States. It was founded in the 1880s by newly-freed slaves who came to Florida from Georgia, Alabama, and other parts of the U.S. Here, Knox learns about and spotlights author and anthropologist Zora Neale...
Florida Lotto Saturday, Feb. 7, $1 million on Super Bowl weekend
Will a $2 Florida Lottery ticket make someone a millionaire? As they say in the lottery business, " it could happen to you ." After one lucky ticket from a BJ's Wholesale Club Liquors in Clermont, Florida, matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, Feb. 4, Florida Lotto drawing for $21.5 million , the jackpot reset to...

















