Two Hospitalized After Vehicle Plunges into Pond in Ocoee, Police Investigating Cause
Two individuals were hospitalized yesterday after an incident where a vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a pond in Ocoee, as reported by the local authorities. Ocoee Police Department officers responded to reports of a single-car accident around 3:45 p.m. on Clarke Road, just north of Silver Star Road.
OBT reopens following deadly crash in Orange County
It happened along South Orange Blossom Trail near Consulate Drive shortly after midnight.
Kissimmee woman arrested after grabbing, pushing 17-year-old during Disney parade, deputies say
ORLANDO, Fla. – A 51-year-old Kissimmee woman was arrested, accused of grabbing and pushing a 17-year-old during a parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, an arrest report stated. Orange County deputies responded to an altercation between a 17-year-old girl and Martha Zapataecheverri at Disney’s Magic Kingdom on Tuesday...
People Drive From All Over Florida To Eat At This Mom-And-Pop Seafood Restaurant
In the vast ocean of Florida’s dining scene, where flashy tourist traps and chain restaurants often steal the spotlight, there exists a humble seafood sanctuary that has locals and travelers alike making special pilgrimages just for a taste of maritime perfection. Happy Snapper Seafood in Orlando isn’t just a...
Man sentenced to life in prison without parole in Florida girl’s death
Stephan Sterns was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to raping and killing Madeline Soto , 13, in central Florida last year.
New intercity bus routes starting soon from downtown
When you think about visiting other Florida cities, you probably first think about fighting traffic on I-4. Or maybe you think about finally trying out one of the 16 daily luxury Brightline trains to South Florida. Or maybe you think about flying (we have routes from MCO to Miami, Fort...
Tourist arrested after grabbing teen to get better view of Disney World parade: deputies
A tourist was arrested after deputies said she grabbed a teen to get a better view of the new parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday night.
‘Difficult choices:’ Property tax increase looms for Seminole County homeowners
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Homeowners in Seminole County will likely see the first increase to their property tax rate in over a decade as commissioners work to balance the budget for the upcoming year. Tuesday, commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the proposed property tax rate, or millage rate, for...
I-4 driver clocked at 155 mph arrested, Florida troopers say
An Interstate 4 driver who was clocked at driving 155 mph on the Florida highway was arrested early Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Florida regulators approve Duke Energy transmission line project
(The Center Square) – The Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved a Duke Energy project on Tuesday. The 26.5-mile new 230 kilovolt transmission line will connect two counties in central Florida, extending from the DeLand West Substation in Volusia County to the Dona Vista Substation in Lake County and...
