Orlando Online School Ripped For ‘Feeble’ Trademark War, Stuck With Rival’s Legal Tab
A federal judge has ordered taxpayer-funded Florida Virtual School to pick up part of rival Stride Inc.'s legal bill after finding that a years-long trademark fight never really had legs. The dispute, born out of a 2020 suit over Florida-themed names, at one point ballooned into a bid for as much as $6 billion in damages. Now, the ruling is...
New I-4 and Sand Lake Road ramp opens to ease traffic and improve safety
ORLANDO, Fla. — The intersection of Sand Lake Road and Interstate 4 has a history of being backed up, But that’s not going to be the case anymore. The Florida Department of Transportation has opened a new ramp system to help ease that traffic. Bumper-to-bumper traffic was once...
This massive Florida discount store is a dream for bargain hunters
Tucked away at 730 Sand Lake Rd in Orlando, Florida, Crazy Hot Buys is the kind of store that makes shopping feel like an adventure. This massive discount store is packed with Amazon returns, Target clearance items, clothing, home goods, and so much more — all at prices that will make your jaw drop.
Central Florida Man Won $1,000 A Week For Life Prize
A Central Florida man won a $1,000 A Week For Life prize from the lottery. The post Central Florida Man Won $1,000 A Week For Life Prize appeared first on West Orlando News .
Orlando Baby ‘Born Twice’ As Surgeons Pull Off Daring Womb Rescue
At Orlando Health’s Winnie Palmer Hospital, a team of surgeons pulled off a rare, high-stakes operation that left baby Cassian effectively “born twice.” At about 25 weeks of pregnancy, doctors partially delivered his head and upper body so they could create an airway, then placed him back into the uterus so he could keep getting oxygen from the placenta. At 31 weeks, they...
Orlando Braces For Blazing Heat, High Winds And A Stormy Saturday Night
Orlando is waking up clear and calm around 72°F at Orlando Executive Airport, but Saturday, May 2, 2026 is headed for the low 90s. Strong southwest winds are expected to crank up through the day, with a line of showers and thunderstorms possible from late afternoon into the evening.
MCO Gets Sauced as 4 Rivers Smokehouse Touches Down in the Terminal
Orlando International Airport is about to smell a lot more like slow-smoked brisket. 4 Rivers Smokehouse is lining up an outpost inside MCO, bringing its Central Florida barbecue staples like smoked brisket, burnt ends and the Messy Pig sandwich to hungry travelers hustling between gates. The move fits neatly into the airport’s broader push to spotlight homegrown restaurants instead of the same old...
Spirit shutdown strands passengers in Orlando
The sudden shutdown of Florida- based Spirit Airlines left passengers scrambling to flight out of the airport Friday night. “They sent everybody over here,” said Ashley Vargas, a traveler whose flight to Virginia was cancelled. “There’s a huge flight and basically some guy is screaming that Spirit is going bankrupt.”
Tornado With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Heading For U.S. State Tonight
At least one U.S. State has been placed on tornado watch for this Saturday, May 2. The National Weather Service announced that a couple tornadoes could emerge in parts of Florida this Saturday. This advisory is in effect for Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and several other cities. Unfortunately for ...
Florida’s Cities Build Luxury Towers Instead of Affordable Residences While Thousands Sleep in Cars
As developers race to build high‑end apartments, everyday Floridians are pushed into parking lots, tents, and old cars, exposing a housing system that rewards wealth while leaving working families behind.
