Wrong-Way Kepler Crash Kills Sanford Woman, Injures Oviedo Driver
A pre-dawn wrong-way crash on Kepler Road near Mimosa Lane in Volusia County left a 27-year-old woman dead, and a 33-year-old man hurt early Wednesday, briefly turning the usually quiet stretch into a major crash scene. According to WFTV, the Florida Highway Patrol said troopers responded shortly after 3 a.m....
Movies and TV shows casting in Orlando
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Zaza Cuban Taking Over Former Pig Floyd’s Space on Lee Road in Winter Park
It turns out SoDo is not the only neighborhood getting a new dose of café con leche. After recently confirming they are moving into the former Brick & Fire Pizza space at 1621 S. Orange Ave., the team behind Zaza Cuban Comfort Food has now confirmed to Bungalower that they are also taking over the recently closed Pig...
You asked, we answered: A Q&A on proposals to end property taxes in Florida
The Florida Legislative Session is drawing to a close, and one question remains unanswered: What about calls to end property taxes?. Lawmakers have not yet passed a budget for 2026, meaning the session could get extended or reconvened. The Florida House passed its version late in February, and Oviedo Community News...
‘It makes me really sad:’ Another beloved Winter Garden store set to close
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Downtown Winter Garden is known for its unique charm and locally owned small businesses. But in recent weeks, several businesses have announced closures — and the changes appear to be continuing. News 6 has reported on multiple small businesses shutting their doors in the...
Orange County OKs resolution against plans for ICE facility
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County commissioners officially approved a resolution that opposes the establishment of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in the county. During a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, commissioners unanimously approved the resolution as a part of their consent...
‘See ya:’ Popular Sanford bar set to close permanently next month
SANFORD, Fla. – A popular Sanford tiki bar has declared that it will close for good next month. That bar — Suffering Bastard along South Myrtle Avenue — posted to Facebook on Wednesday to announce that April marks the bar’s 7th anniversary. However, the owner also...
America’s Most Alligator-Infested Lakes
You know that feeling you get when you’re standing at the edge of a beautiful lake, the sun is glinting off the water, and you’re about to dive in for a refreshing swim? Now imagine spotting a pair of reptilian eyes just beneath the surface, watching you. Across the United States, particularly in the steamy … The...
This Florida Restaurant’s Grilled Chicken Has A Cult Following
Have you ever caught the smell of grilled chicken so good it completely ruins whatever dinner plan you had five minutes earlier? That is exactly the kind of situation people find themselves in at this busy Florida grill spot, where the rotisserie never seems to stop turning and the aroma alone is enough to pull you...
Florida Weather Alert: 40+ MPH Storm Gusts Target Orlando and I-4 Corridor Thursday Afternoon...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Orlando, Florida – Drivers across Central Florida could face sudden downpours and lightning along the Interstate 4 corridor within hours as a cold front pushes into the region Thursday afternoon, bringing...

















