Long-time Florida residents contemplate leaving due to intensifying heat, hurricanes, and cost of living
Living in Florida has long been associated with a sense of paradise, but for some long-time residents, it seems that paradise is lost. Increasing heat, more frequent hurricanes, and a rising cost of living are leading some to consider whether the sunshine state is still a desirable place to live.
New Orleans-themed restaurant coming to downtown Orlando
The former Soundbar/Backbooth space at 37 W. Pine Street [GMap] will soon house a new New Orleans-themed restaurant, as first reported by Orlando Business Journal. Curio Orlando (Instagram) is a new concept by James Morrone and Addie Hassel of Bar None Creations (Instagram), the two behind downtown hotspots Cocktails...
Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners OK funding SunRail expansion study
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County commissioners approved contributing to a $6 million SunRail expansion study as part of the Sunshine Corridor project. The Tuesday vote unanimously approved a contribution of $500K to the study, which has garnered support from Osceola and Seminole Counties. Universal Orlando has...
Woman killed in Orange County shooting, suspect still on the loose, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman was killed in a shooting that deputies described as “domestic in nature,” and the suspect is still on the loose, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they received a call about the shooting that happened in the...
Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival organizers preview 2025 celebration activities
Today, parade leaders told Channel 9 they are prepping for a big crowd of people excited to share their culture.
2022 murder suspect connected to another Seminole County murder case
Inman stood before a judge Tuesday, appearing unphased as charges in Diaz’s death were read to him.
Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests
ORLANDO, Fla. – A lawsuit filed against Walt Disney World last week alleges an incident that happened in March 2023 involving a former employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of people throughout his employment should never have happened and that the company “failed to take appropriate action.”. Jorge...
‘Cold and calculated’ Sanford Police arrest suspect for 2022 homicide
Sanford Police Investigators have arrested Thallas Inman Jr. in connection with the November 20, 2022 homicide of Isaiah Ezrah Diaz
Men from Mexico switch seats in attempt to avoid arrest in traffic stop
Two men from Mexico allegedly switched seats in an attempt to avoid an arrest during a traffic stop. Their vehicle, which had a suspicious license plate, was pulled over at about 7:30 a.m. Monday at U.S. 301 and County Road 472, according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Bill allowing workers to be paid less than minimum wage advances in Florida House
A bill advanced in the State House Tuesday that would allow Florida workers to waive their constitutional right to minimum wage. The bill received mostly negative pushback during public comment, with some worried that business owners may take advantage of the waiver. House Bill 541 would allow employees to...