Orange County firefighters quickly attack second-alarm apartment fire
Last night, a second-alarm apartment fire occurred and fire crews performed a rapid offensive attack to contain and extinguish the flames.
Osceola County, FL local restaurant, Ichiban Buffet, had 26 violations, but met inspection standards
Ichiban Buffet at 5269 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy in Kissimmee, Osceola County, FL, was cited for 26 violations during a July 16, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, though the restaurant met inspection standards.
The Real Cost of Living Comfortably in Florida
A recent Fox 35 Orlando analysis announced that a single adult in Florida needs to earn $97,386 annually to live comfortably (including needs, wants, and savings), based on the popular 50/30/20 budgeting model. That rule divides after-tax income into 50% for essentials, 30% for discretionary spending, and 20% toward...
Man from Mexico caught driving on N.C. license which expired in 2010
A man from Mexico was caught driving on a North Carolina license which expired in 2010. Victor Manuel Nambo Lopez, 45, of Orlando, was driving a black Honda Odyssey at 5:39 a.m. Tuesday on U.S. 301 when a Sumter County sheriff’s deputy noticed the vehicle’s taglights were not functioning.
Mexican brothers back home after unexpected detention in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — Two brothers are out of custody – and back in Mexico, weeks after their arrests. The case surrounding Carlos and Oscar Gonzalez Meza gained national attention as the Mexican Consul in Orlando had been working with the brothers’ father and their attorney. On Monday...
Trooper Steve explains purpose of Community Service Officers
ORLANDO, Fla. – Every now and then, someone asks me a question that really hits on a good teachable moment and this one is no exception: “What exactly is a Community Service Officer or a Field Service Officer? I’ve seen cars that look like police vehicles, but I’m not sure what they actually do.”
Orlando camp counselor terminated after allegedly physically removing student from class
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando camp counselor has been terminated following an incident where they allegedly physically removed a student from the classroom. School officials said the student was not physically harmed during the incident, but the student's family says they now plan to file a lawsuit. What we know:
H Mart’s upcoming Orlando location gears up to open ‘soon’
We still don't have an opening date, but we're getting hungrier
Seminole County, FL, Mulligan’s was temporarily closed with live roaches, 13 violations
A local restaurant, Mulligan's, located at 165 Wekiva Springs Road in Longwood, Seminole County, was temporarily closed by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation after inspectors found 13 total violations, including live roach issues, during a July 24 routine inspection.
Florida DOGE auditing Orange County
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched an audit into Orange County’s finances, citing allegations of excessive government spending that has increased the financial burden on local taxpayers. In a letter sent to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, DOGE claims the county has raised...
