Orange County cleans Pine Hills property amid dumping concerns
PINE HILLS, Fla. – Tons of car parts, housing materials, and more trash had been sitting on David Sleiman’s property for months, until this week. “Suddenly, this Monday, I come here, and I see a bunch of trucks, and people are working to clean up the property,” Sleiman said.
Ridership increases after Pine Hills LYNX Transfer Station opens, new data shows
PINE HILLS, Fla. — New ridership data shows strong growth on several bus routes serving the Pine Hills LYNX Transfer Station, which opened earlier this fall. LYNX reports a 10% increase in average weekday ridership across the routes that use the new facility. What You Need To Know. Ridership...
We Asked Floridians for Their Go-To Indian Restaurants—These Places Came Up Again and Again
Florida’s food scene is as diverse as the people who live here, and Indian cuisine has become a serious favorite across the state. From Miami to Tampa to Orlando, locals have strong opinions about where to find the best curry, naan, and tandoori dishes. We talked to Floridians from...
Starbucks workers in Oviedo join national strike
After voting overwhelmingly to go on strike if needed to secure a fair union contract, baristas at one of Central Florida’s only unionized Starbucks locations in Oviedo have joined a national strike that began last month, as part of a pressure campaign to get Starbucks to agree to their demands. The post Starbucks...
9 Hottest Orlando Restaurants You Should Try ASAP
Orlando’s dining scene is on fire, and these spots prove it dish after dish. If you crave memorable flavors, cool vibes, and plates that feel fresh yet comforting, you are in for a serious lineup. From inventive barbecue to wood-fired Mexican and a vinyl-fueled pizza party, there is a seat waiting with your name on...
OCPS approves targeted rezoning for two West Orange County schools
The Orange County School Board has approved targeted rezonings for Chain of Lakes and Ocoee middle schools for the 2026-2027 school year. A targeted rezoning affects a small area and includes a limited number of students. The board approved a plan that will rezone 32 students from Chain of Lakes...
Epic Universe roller coaster death was accidental, sheriff’s office finds
The local sheriff's office deemed Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's death accidental.
This Enormous Flea Market In Florida Turns $40 Into A Full Shopping Spree
In the heart of Orlando exists a sprawling bazaar where forty bucks in your pocket transforms you into a retail tycoon for the day, leaving with bags bulging with treasures that would cost a small fortune anywhere else. The Orlando Outdoor Market isn’t just shopping—it’s a full-contact treasure hunt where...
Newly minted National Spacepower Center to be hub of space innovation, education, policy research
Space Force Association leaders announced Thursday the creation of a space-focused think tank and research center.
K9s track down suspect accused of fleeing Orlando police officers
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two Orlando police dogs helped track down a man wanted on a charge of battery on a law-enforcement officer. Officers said the man tried to flee through backyards, open fields and a wooded area, authorities said. The backstory:. Kelvon Lashame Owens, 23, ran from officers on Wednesday...
