Florida Hospitals Under Fire After Patients Dumped & Found Wandering Streets in Hospital Gowns
A growing number of disturbing incidents across Miami, Orlando, and Tampa reveal a pattern of vulnerable patients being released straight onto city streets with little more than a thin gown and a plastic wristband. The backlash is rising fast.
‘More than just recreation:’ City of Orlando renovates Poppy Park
ORLANDO, Fla. – The city of Orlando is continuing its investment in local communities, renovating neighborhood parks to better serve families and reflect the needs of a growing population. What may look like just a place for children to play holds a deeper meaning for those who live nearby.
Deputies arrest 2 girls accused of murder plot against classmate
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Newly released body camera video shows the moment two teenage girls were arrested at their school, accused of plotting to kill another student. According to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Lake Brantley High School after receiving an anonymous tip that someone...
Ruthi Critton shares her goals as Eatonville mayor
EATONVILLE, Fla. — A new mayor and two new council members are now leading America’s first town incorporated by African American residents. Eatonville’s newly elected leaders face some tough challenges to boost homeownership, open more businesses and navigate development of the historic Hungerford Property. Sworn in...
Morning fire destroys home in south Orange County
The fire broke out around 8 a.m. Thursday. Channel 9 has a crew near the scene working to gather more details.
Structural concerns force evacuation of over 350 residents in Orange County
Hundreds of Orange County residents are trying to figure out where they’ll spend the night after they were forced to evacuate from their homes at the Rialto Apartment Complex in Orange County. More than 350 people were evacuated early Thursday morning after officials identified structural concerns. Orange County...
Winter Garden high schooler dies after drowning
Ricky Alejandro Martinez, 19, from Winter Garden, and his friends went to Ormond Beach Saturday, March 14 to enjoy the beginning of spring break. Martinez, senior at West Orange High School, was swimming in an area with no lifeguards around 1 p.m. and was caught in a rip current. He...
Pregnant Florida woman, older woman attacked in Millenia road-rage; officer bit by suspect: Affidavit
An Orlando woman allegedly punched a pregnant woman, attacked an older woman, and bit an officer while being arrested, records show. Mandolyn Ann Shaffer-Brockwell, 37, was arrested and booked into jail on multiple charges, including battery, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and burglary. ORLANDO,...
TSA family in Orlando facing ‘financial catastrophe’ amid government shutdown
ORLANDO, Fla. - For Richard Richards and his wife Julie, the Transportation Security Administration has been a family business for over two decades. However, as the federal government shutdown continues to freeze paychecks, the veteran officer says the math simply no longer adds up. The backstory:. The Richards...
Tommy’s Express Breaks Ground in Orlando
March 20, 2026 // Franchising.com // HOLLAND, MI—International car wash franchise Tommy’s Express has begun construction on a location in Orlando, Florida. The new site, at 11215 S Apopka Vineland Road, is scheduled to open in late 2026. The facility will feature the iconic Tommy’s Express building design...
