Orange County is opening temporary warming centers December 30–31 as cold weather arrives
Due to forecasted cold temperatures, Orange County Government will open temporary warming centers at Barnett Park Recreation Center Gym and Goldenrod Recreation Center. The centers will operate overnight on December 30 and December 31 in partnership with the Homeless Services Network. Free transportation will be...
Charter school in Orlando to close after 25 years
ORLANDO, Fla. — Legends Academy in the Clear Lake/Washington Shores community will close Dec. 31 because of "unsustainable financial challenges," the board announced in a statement released Tuesday. "After careful review of the school’s financial condition and long-term viability, the Board of Directors made the...
Orlando’s Hummingbirds: 8 Species and When to See Them
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by Vijayalakshmi Nidugondi on Unsplash Orlando’s warm climate and abundant flowering plants create an ideal stopover for hummingbirds traveling through Florida. While the… This article, Orlando’s Hummingbirds: 8 Species and When to...
Loreal Sarkisian’s all-denim fit with husband Steve turns heads for Texas vs Michigan
The Longhorns coach’s famous wife tagged along for the trip to the Citrus Bowl.
One Hospitalized, Several Displaced Following Apartment Fire Near UCF in Orange County
An apartment fire in Orange County has left one person hospitalized and several others displaced this morning. According to ClickOrlando, the fire originated on the second floor of a building located on Napiers Circle. The affected individual was taken to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for...
Drunk driver with restricted license stopped for speeding after visit with girlfriend
An Orlando man was arrested for DUI with a restricted license on the way back from visiting his girlfriend. An officer saw 31-year-old Ganesh Ragoonanan speeding in a white passenger car on State Road 50 close to 4 p.m. Dec. 21, according to an arrest report from the Clermont Police Department. Radar confirmed he was...
The Iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolls Into Dezerland Orlando January 4, 2026
The legendary Oscar Mayer Wienermobile — the beloved sausage-shaped brandmobile — is cruising into Orlando for a special stop at Dezerland Park Orlando on Saturday, January 4, 2026. From 11am to 3pm, bring your camerasfor a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity with this iconic vehicle. Plus, meet the Hotdogger, snap...
Florida’s $500M Expressway to Feature Wireless EV Charging Pilot
Florida’s $500M Expressway to Feature Wireless EV Charging Pilot. Florida’s Electrifying Expressway: Revolutionizing Roads with Wireless Power. In the heart of Central Florida, a groundbreaking infrastructure project is set to transform how electric vehicles (EVs) interact with the roadways. State Road 516, a new...
Sears on brink of extinction: Iconic retailer down to final 5 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— An iconic U.S. retail chain once synonymous with the world’s tallest building is currently on the brink of extinction. Sears, known for its generational presence in American malls and mailed catalogs, previously filed for bankruptcy in 2018. At the time, there were about 700 locations. As of...
Heartwarming Search for a Home: Meet Kylo the Deaf Puppy
A deaf puppy is stealing the internet’s hearts. Kylo, a seven-year-old deaf Catahoula Leopard Dog in Ocoee, Florida, is looking
