TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash shut down SR-417 south in Oviedo area
OVIEDO, Fla. – A crash in Seminole County shut down the southbound lanes of State Road 417 Thursday afternoon. The crash happened in Oviedo, just after Exit 44 at Red Bug Lake Road. The road is now back open. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a Lincoln Navigator traveling southbound...
Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola here to stay, Mayor Dyer says
The historic home overlooking Lake Eola will not be torn down, Mayor Dyer said after weeks of public concern and confusion. The post Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola here to stay, Mayor Dyer says appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Altamonte will no longer heed Apopka water requests
The city of Altamonte Springs will no longer comply with the city of Apopka's requests to reduce or stop reclaimed water flows due to breaches of their 2013 agreement. Altamonte Springs requires Apopka to accept up to 4.5 million gallons per day of reclaimed water under a 50-year agreement signed in 2013.
Trader Joe’s, CAVA part of new additions coming to Waterford Lakes area
UCF students will soon be able to shop at Trader Joe's for groceries and grab CAVA for lunch, but that's only the beginning of the expansion of a shopping center minutes from campus. The Waterford Lakes Town Center is adding five new stores to its catalog, including CAVA, Fat Rosie's...
No charges filed against stepfather in ‘disturbing’ viral video captured in Sanford
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The state attorney’s office in Seminole County will not pursue charges against a stepfather seen on video discipling a young girl that Sanford police described as a “disturbing interaction.”. The Sanford Police Department last week shared a statement on social media, saying it...
Orlando Schools Lose $17M After State Revises Enrollment Count
Orange County Public Schools is bracing for a roughly $17 million hit to its state funding for the 2025–26 school year after Florida officials recalculated enrollment and found fewer students than the district expected. The money will be quietly skimmed from upcoming state payments instead of clawed back in a lump...
Orlando ‘Prophet’ In Shovel Rampage At Local Chinese Restaurant
Deputies say a routine day at Pearl's Chinese Restaurant on Central Florida Parkway turned into a demolition scene on Monday when an Orlando man stormed inside, tore through the kitchen, and struck the owner with a shovel. Investigators reported the kitchen in disarray and estimated about $4,000 in damage. The owner...
Multiple buyers make offers to purchase land owned by SeaWorld/Busch Gardens
United Parks & Resorts CEO Marc Swanson shared details on the potential sales during the company’s quarterly earnings call on Feb. 26, 2026. Swanson said the company owns 2,000 acres of lands among its seven U.S. properties, with 400 of those acres undeveloped and potentially available for various future purposes.
Florida gold refinery owners arrested in alleged multistate scam
The owners of Orlando Gold Refinery have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as a multistate gold bar scam that targeted elderly victims.
Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk postpones Orlando stop of tour, following reported venue controversy
Turning Point USA’s Orlando stop of its “Make Heaven More Crowded” tour, which was set to host Erika Kirk at a local church, was scheduled for Wednesday before being unexpectedly cancelled at the last minute amid reports of ongoing issues in the church's leadership. The postponement came...

















