Orlando FL

Starting October 1, 2026, Orange County Utilities will begin raising commercial water and wastewater rates each year for five years. Water fixed monthly charges will go up 9% annually, wastewater fixed charges 5% annually, and both water and wastewater volume charges 11% annually. Customers with meters smaller than...

PINE HILLS, Fla – A significant law enforcement presence in place in a Pine Hills neighborhood Sunday evening as Orange County deputies serve a warrant, officials said. Deputies are on scene in the 5800 block of Bolling Drive, according to a statement from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The situation remains an...

The Seminole County Animal Control Board will meet on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the BCC Chambers at 1101 E 1st St, Sanford. The board will discuss possible updates to county ordinances on the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits, as well as rules on aggressive dogs and the Animal Services fee schedule.

Sunday evening traffic along State Road 50 turned deadly when a 39-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a fiery crash with a Buick at the intersection of SR 50 and Taylor Creek Road in Orange County. The collision happened just before 7:30 p.m., and both vehicles went up in flames, according to emergency responders....

Sometimes, life takes a turn that forces people to make decisions they never thought they would. Even the most loving pet owners can find themselves overwhelmed, with no clear way forward. While shelters and rescues exist to help, there are moments when giving up a pet feels like the only...

When state crews rolled gray paint over the rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse memorial last summer, Se7enBites owner and chef Trina Gregory did not fade into the background. Instead, she opened up 49 private parking spaces at her Milk District restaurant and invited local artists to turn each stall into a painted...

Mandolyn Shaffer-Brockwell was arrested and charged for the road rage incidents in Florida on Feb. 23

While everyone’s fighting over Miami condos and Orlando townhouses, there’s a college town in North Central Florida where your wallet can actually breathe. Gainesville isn’t just affordable, it’s downright livable, and it’s been hiding in plain sight this whole time. Let’s talk about something that’ll...

MAITLAND, Fla. – Right now, a search is underway to locate 13-Year-Old Na’Sean Kirkland. Rescue crews first responded to South Lake Sybelia Drive & Windgrove Trail just before 4:30 pm. According to officials, Na’Sean has Autism and is non-verbal. He is also attracted to water. Neighbors who...

Mayor Bryan Nelson appointed Malika Harrison to the Planning Commission, and the City Commission approved it by a 3-2 vote. Commissioners Nick Nesta and Diane Velazquez opposed the appointment. Harrison replaces Howard Washington, who resigned from the Planning Commission for health reasons. A split City Commission...