This Florida Native Is Bringing The First Black Jazz Festival To Orlando
This Black History Month, Blavity is looking at community institutions that are Buying Back the Block.
Pig Floyd’s Transitioning Lee Road Location to New Operator
Pig Floyd’s is stepping away from its Lee Road location just months after opening in the former Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que space. In a statement shared on Instagram, owner Thomas Ward said the decision was made to “transition” the Lee Road restaurant to a new local operator who he described as a positive addition...
Orlando police officer accused of stalking, threatening ex-girlfriend, records show
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando police officer accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend has been arrested, according to court documents. Damon Alexander Daniels, 32, faces a charge of aggravated stalking with a credible threat, booking records show. The affidavit for Daniels’ arrest warrant states the Orlando Police...
Man pepper-sprayed, dragged by car in Winter Springs Facebook Marketplace theft: Police
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. - Surveillance video captured the moment three people allegedly met with someone outside a Winter Springs Publix to purchase a PlayStation 5, when the online sale allegedly turned into a robbery. Police said the three suspects pepper-sprayed the man then ran, while the victim ran after them....
Florida couple heading to court in IVF mix-up case
The legal action follows the birth of a baby whose race is different from either parent.
Man Accused of Killing Wife, 83, Allegedly Said He’d Rather ‘Live in Prison’ Than...
William Elwood Simmons allegedly shot Nancy Lee Simmons, 83, during an argument at their Orange County home, court documents say
10 Florida Sandwich Shops That Never Advertise And Still Draw Crowds
Blink and you might miss some of Florida’s best sandwich shops, but locals never do. These low-key favourites skip flashy ads and social media buzz, relying instead on loyal regulars and packed lunch rushes to spread the word. Many have quietly served their communities for decades, building reputations one...
Jewelry stores raided in $50 million multi-state gold bar scam, authorities say
Authorities say Malani Jewelers and other stores laundered millions in stolen gold by melting it into jewelry, as part of a scam targeting seniors across Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
‘I feel safe:’ Trooper Steve reacts to his first Waymo ride in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 Traffic Safety Expert Trooper Steve took a seat in a Waymo robotaxi on Tuesday as the autonomous ride-hailing service made its debut in the Orlando area, calling the experience “calm and reassuring” as the vehicle navigated busy streets. Passengers can personalize temperature...
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Unveils Enhanced Patient Access and Outpatient Services Area
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital celebrated the opening of its newly redesigned patient access area with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. The updated space, conveniently located in the lobby of the hospital’s main entrance, is dedicated to patient access, pre-admission testing, and outpatient laboratory...
