Winter Park businesses see crowds during ‘Super Saturday’ shopping
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Shoppers everywhere are participating in what experts call “Super Saturday” as they try to get last minute gifts purchased and wrapped during the final weekend before Christmas. Julianna Vargas, owner of Gasp, spent her morning greeting customers as they entered her store, located...
Former mayor and coach in Central Florida has passed away
The City of Eatonville announces that Eddie Cole, former mayor and community leader, passed away on Saturday, leaving loved ones to grieve.
Driver of mini-motorcycle killed in Orange County crash, troopers say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 48-year-old man driving a mini-motorcycle was killed on Saturday evening in a crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 6:38 p.m. on Silver Star Road. According to a preliminary crash report, a Honda Navi was...
Florida’s All-You-Can-Eat Spot With A Next-Level Dessert Bar
There is a certain peace that comes when dinner stops arguing with your calendar and simply says go here. Florida’s all-you-can-eat spot with a next-level dessert bar promises that exact relief, carrying the easy grin of a local favorite and the steady rhythm of a plan that always works.
Universal facing 5 new lawsuits from riders who claim Stardust Racers caused severe injuries
According to the lawsuits, the past riders claim that improper restraints led to their heads being violently shaken while on the Stardust Racers.
Dog dies in Orlando house fire; 1 displaced, firefighters say
ORLANDO, Fla. – A house fire Saturday near downtown Orlando killed a dog and left a person displaced, according to the fire department. Firefighters responded before 6 p.m. to the 800 block of Emerald Lane, reporting heavy smoke from a fully-involved fire upon their arrival, the Orlando Fire Department said in a...
A surprise: Seeing Snail Kites in Lake County
I’ve had so much fun over the past several months watching and photographing endangered Snail Kites in Osceola County. So I was a bit surprised to find out that there we some in Lake County, too. There’s a pair of the kites that hang around the boat ramp at...
Florida school districts say fewer students and budget strain leave no easy options
Florida school districts are staring at a problem that sounds simple on paper but turns messy fast in real life: when thousands of students leave, the money leaves with them, yet the buildings and basic costs don’t shrink at the same speed.
Orange County, FL – Christmas Travel Alert: DUI Crackdown, Additional Patrols Begin Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Orlando, FL – Drivers across Orange County are being urged to stay sober behind the wheel today as deputies ramp up impaired driving enforcement during the busy holiday travel period. According to the...
Multiple lawsuits filed against The Dynasty | Ocoee developers
Montierre Development, The Dynasty | Ocoee's developers, is facing multiple lawsuits and construction liens totaling more than $11 million in alleged unpaid debts. The group is developing The Dynasty | Ocoee, a mixed-use sports project on 159 acres in Ocoee, featuring 1,100 hotel rooms, 17 sports fields and 500,000...

















