New lawsuits claim Epic Universe coaster caused injuries to riders
The filings come just days after Universal settled with the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, whose death on Stardust Racers was declared accidental by Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Charge dropped for ‘Super Speeder’ clocked at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood, documents...
LONGWOOD, Fla. – A charge of excessive speeding was dropped in the case of a 20-year-old “Super Speeder” who was arrested on Interstate 4 in Seminole County after a new state law went into effect earlier this year. In July, Ian Rivera-Marrero was initially charged under Florida’s...
Crash on Interstate 4 near Florida’s Turnpike leaves motorcyclist critically injured
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A crash caused traffic delays on Interstate 4 in Orange County early Thursday. The crash happened on Interstate 4 eastbound near Florida’s Turnpike and resulted in the closure of three right lanes for several hours. What we know: — A crash involving a motorcycle and...
2nd arrest made in Sanford shooting that killed 1, injured another
SANFORD, Fla. – A second arrest was made in the November shooting that killed one person and injured another in Sanford, according to police. Damarious Ditrell Cofield, 31, was taken into custody Wednesday. The shooting happened in the area of 14th Street and Mangoustine Avenue. Sanford police had said...
Morning Commute Turns Deadly: Kissimmee Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Near SR-417
ORLANDO, Fla. – A violent collision early Friday morning has claimed the life of a young motorcyclist and shut down a major roadway in Orange County. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) confirmed the fatality occurred on Landstar Boulevard near State Road 417 just as the morning rush began. According...
County approves nearly $800,000 in funds for Matthew’s Hope bus
For Matthew’s Hope Ministries’ founder Scott Billue, Christmas came a few weeks early — and in the form of an Orange County approval that paves the way for the homeless ministry’s work in 2026. The Orange County Commission unanimously approved Matthew’s Hope Ministries’ $787,560 request to...
Florida Temperatures to Dip Sharply This Weekend as Cold Front Brings Chilly Start Across...
FLORIDA — After a muggy and mild workweek, Florida residents are preparing for a sharp cool-down this weekend as a strong cold front moves through the state Friday night, ushering in temperatures 15 to 25 degrees lower by early Saturday morning. According to The Weather Authority, Saturday will begin...
Orlando joins forces with top cities to boost the MICE tourism market
Orlando is best known for theme parks and family vacations, but the city is quietly reshaping its global image. By joining forces with top U.S. cities, Orlando is strengthening its position in the MICE tourism market. Meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions now play a central role in how the city...
Nesta enters mayor’s race calling for transparency, planning, and a reset at City Hall
Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta says his decision to run was shaped by years of resident frustration and a recent budget cycle he described as chaotic and confusing. He says the mayor’s office is where day-to-day leadership, staff culture, and transparency can be meaningfully changed. His campaign emphasizes...
AI security company opens monitoring hub in downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - An artificial intelligence–based security company has expanded its operations into Central Florida, opening a new monitoring hub in downtown Orlando. The hub is designed to support real-time weapons detection at high-traffic facilities nationwide. The backstory:. SoundThinking Inc., a public safety...

















