Whataburger makes Orlando return this week with new Colonial Drive location
The first person to enter the store, along with the first two cars in the drive-thru, will receive free Whataburger for a year. The first 20 cars and 80 people in line in-store will receive limited edition Whataburger merchandise as well. The post Whataburger makes Orlando return this week with new Colonial Drive loca
9 Summer Traditions From the ’80s Floridians Still Miss
A dad parks the station wagon at Weeki Wachee before the gates even open, three kids already arguing over who gets the first bench in the underwater theater. The mermaid on stage cracks open a glass bottle of soda and drinks it without coming up for air. Nobody in the...
Lake Mary man dies in Dodge Ram rollover near South Orange Blossom Trail
An Orange County intersection reopened after a fatal crash left a 50-year-old Lake Mary man dead on Wednesday morning.
Bicyclist fatally struck by vehicle switching lanes in Lake County
A bicyclist was fatally struck Wednesday morning by a Jeep switching lanes in Clermont. A 42-year-old man from Kissimmee was driving a 2020 Jeep Wrangler westbound on U.S. Hwy. 192 in Clermont around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol. As the vehicle approached...
Serving up debate: Ocoee considers new pickleball complex near homes
OCOEE, Fla. – As pickleball continues its rapid rise in popularity across Central Florida, Ocoee city leaders are set to decide Tuesday whether to move forward with a proposal for a large new pickleball complex that has drawn both enthusiasm and concern from nearby residents. The proposed pickleball facility...
Two years after Apopka’s financial wake-up call, the alarm is still ringing
Jacob Smith told the City Council in 2024 that Apopka had reached a financial crossover point, with expenses overtaking revenue and reserves supporting operations. The commission raised the millage rate to 4.6876 but reduced it by a quarter-mill the following year. Its new tentative rate of 4.6761 restores nearly all o
Winter Park Golf Course Reopens With New Greens After Mishap
Winter Park’s beloved nine-hole golf course is back to full strength after a chemical mix-up in April killed most of its putting surfaces and sent the city into an unexpectedly expensive repair job. The city-owned WP9 has now reopened with new greens, giving local golfers something better than another temporary target
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining returns next week with 188 restaurants
Magical Dining returns next week for its 21st year with a record-breaking 188 restaurants, which features 38 new eateries and 16 MICHELIN Guide-recognized spots. Each offers three-course, prix-fixe menus priced $40-$60. “This is shaping up to be the biggest year in the history of Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, with a.
Culver’s Plans Continuing Central Florida Growth With New Location Near Lake Barton
Beloved across the country for its legendary Butterburgers and frozen custard, Culver’s has grown to encompass well over a thousand restaurants, and it’s continuing to grow its footprint in the Florida market generally—and in Orlando specifically. This year, What Now has already reported plans for new Culver’s restaura
Avalon Ridge home tops Horizon West home sales from July 27 to Aug. 2
An Avalon Ridge home topped all Horizon West residential real-estate transactions from July 27 to Aug 2. The home at 16161 Barkly Ridge Court, Winter Garden, sold July 30, for $1,660,000. Built in 2024, it has six bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths and 5,284 square feet of living area. Days on market: 57. The sellers
