Endangered 68-year-old woman missing in Orlando, deputies announce
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 68-year-old woman was reported missing after she disappeared in Orlando on Friday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. In a release, deputies said the woman — identified as Cynthia Ramona Webster — was last seen near Via Alizar off Honour Road.
Florida receives $85 million federal grant to widen 20-mile stretch of I-4
Florida will receive an $85 million federal grant to widen a 20-mile stretch of I-4 in Seminole and Volusia counties. The project will add a lane in each direction and upgrade roadway, drainage and traffic technology. The funding is part of a $426 million nationwide infrastructure investment announced by the...
Good Samaritans, Orange County deputy rescue woman trapped in burning car
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A woman trapped inside a burning vehicle was rescued by two Good Samaritans and an Orange County sheriff's deputy after a fiery crash on Apopka Vineland Road. A 911 caller reported that a car had crashed into a tree and caught fire, prompting deputies and firefighters...
Orlando weather: Rain chances increase across Central Florida this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. - It's fall, but it doesn't feel like it at all in Florida. It is a muggy start to your Friday with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Scattered to numerous afternoon storms remain possible Friday afternoon, so grab the rain jacket. The Metro and Westward area especially will...
Orlando Police Chief Holding Community Meetings in City Districts
The Orlando Police Chief is holding community meetings in all city districts, providing local updates on crime and public safety. The post Orlando Police Chief Holding Community Meetings in City Districts appeared first on West Orlando News .
Body recovered from Wekiva River
A body was recovered Monday evening near Wekiva Island and pronounced dead at the scene likely due to accidental drowning. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office reported no suspicious circumstances in the drowning incident at 7:15 p.m. A GoFundMe launched seeks $11,000 to bring Rivaldo Reyes's body to Honduras, raising.
Lightning strike leaves Apopka family without a home after house fire
APOPKA, Fla. — A lightning strike destroyed an Apopka family’s rental home on Sept. 9, leaving five family members without a place to live and forcing them to start over with nearly nothing. Maria Rodriguez said neighbors heard the lightning strike and felt the impact. “One of them...
Hispanic-owned coffee business opens more locations in Central Florida
OVIEDO, Fla. — A Colombian family behind Coffee for the Soul is expanding its Hispanic-owned coffee business across Central Florida and beyond while working to manage rising costs for coffee, food, and leased spaces. Paola Bornacelli, founder and CEO of Coffee for the Soul, and her son, Matteo Gutierrez,...
Teacher accused of ‘dragging’ 7th grade student out of classroom
A Florida middle school teacher has been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly grabbed a student's arm and "dragged" him out of the classroom and into the hallway, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
High-stakes Amendment 3 vote prompts forums across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – A proposed constitutional amendment could save Florida homeowners tens of thousands of dollars in property taxes, but local governments and other organizations warn it could also lead to billions of dollars in lost revenue. News 6 hosted a community discussion Monday to examine the potential impact...
