QR codes offer convenience, but scanning the wrong one could cost you
ORLANDO, Fla. – Just last week Orlando parking enforcement warned the public about fake QR code stickers on 200 parking meters in downtown Orlando. Quick response codes, better known as QR codes, are a fast and simple way to access information, pay for parking, or view restaurant menus. However,...
Sanford Police search for hit-and-run driver that injured a 3-year-old girl
SANFORD, Fla. - Last Thursday night, a driver hit a three-year-old child with a car on Persimmon Avenue in Sanford and then fled the scene. The child is currently in the ICU at Arnold Palmer Hospital, showing signs of recovery such as opening her eyes and moving her limbs. Her...
5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Orlando to Try
Orlando’s Chinese food scene has evolved far beyond tourist traps, offering surprising authenticity and creative approaches for locals and visitors alike. Here’s where to find exceptional Chinese food in 2025. 1. Taste of Chengdu. Chef Xiong “Tiger” Tang has created Orlando’s essential Chinese restaurant, serving...
Post Malone About to Test Orlando’s Noise Complaint System. Again.
If you thought Shakira’s hips and decibels didn’t lie… just wait. Post Malone is taking the stage tonight at Camping World Stadium, the same venue that left half of downtown Orlando clutching their ears (and filing complaints) during Shakira’s recent sonic boom of a concert. According...
Sheriff Candidate Says Orange County Commissioners Misled by Current Sheriff Mina
Bill Moore, candidate for Orange County Sheriff and a 21-year law enforcement veteran, says Orange County Commissioners have been misled by current Sheriff John Mina, as he revealed what he calls a deputy staffing crisis and data discrepancies. Moore wrote a detailed report to Orange County Board of County...
Osceola County, FL, restaurants with the most violations in May 2025
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted 267 inspections on Osceola County restaurants during the past 30 days, with 223 establishments passing their initial visits. One restaurant faced temporary closure while 44 failed their first inspection, requiring follow-up reviews to address...
3 hurt when Orange County deputy runs red light, causes crash at John Young...
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orange County sheriff’s deputy, a defendant who was being transported to jail and another driver were injured early Tuesday when the deputy ran a red light and caused a crash, authorities said. The two-vehicle wreck happened around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of John...
Osceola County, FL, popular Buffet City restaurant cited for 21 violations; requires follow-up
Buffet City in St. Cloud received a warning from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation after inspectors found 21 violations during their May 29 routine inspection. The Osceola County highly visited all-you-can-eat establishment was required to undergo a follow-up inspection to address these...
Good Samaritan Returns $2,000 Left at ATM in Clermont
An act of honesty in Clermont has restored faith in humanity for one lucky resident. A local citizen inadvertently left $2,000 at an ATM after a transaction was interrupted, mistakenly believing it had been canceled. Unaware that the cash had dispensed, they drove away. The person in the vehicle behind...
Victorian Charm Sparkles in Florida’s Quirky Lake Town
On a sunny Saturday, Baldwin Avenue hums with the Walton County Farmers Market, where vendors sell fresh peaches and homemade jams. Locals chat under shady oaks, and kids dart between stalls, clutching snow cones. The scene feels like a small-town block party, warm and unhurried.
