Florida memo calls for 90-day audit of school materials
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Education is recommending that school districts, including Orange County Public Schools, conduct a 90-day audit of library and classroom materials to ensure books and other resources are age- and developmentally appropriate. A Sept. 23 memo from Education Commissioner Hen
19-year-old woman dies after Orange County shooting, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A 19-year-old woman who was shot early Thursday has died, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified the victim as Shoumana Abelanda Toutoute. Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Ole Heritage Drive around 12:55 a.m. Thursday after receiving a report of...
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Plans New Hamlin Town Center Store in Winter Garden
A new outpost of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is headed for Hamlin Town Center, with the family-owned Florida chain planning a store at 14422 Shoreside Way in Winter Garden. The new location will offer the same broad selection of wines, beers and spirits found at its other Florida stores, though no opening date has been ann
Don Patrón to introduce nightlife to downtown Apopka
Don Patrón Bistro and Social will open its nightlife venue in downtown Apopka with a soft opening on October 9 from 4 p.m. to midnight. Co-owners Steve Berigan and Joey Acevedo aim to create an inclusive ultra lounge with a menu featuring diverse cultural dishes. Don Patrón will operate...
Orlando Architect’s Death Ruled Homicide as Police Stay Silent on Suspects
Patrick Herman never showed up for his running club's Saturday morning meetup on Sept. 5, and friends knew something was wrong. By Sept. 7, they found him dead inside his home near Lake Eola in downtown Orlando — his car gone from the driveway, packages piling up at the door, and the door itself left unlocked.
Downtown Orlando parking rates rise as cashless system takes affect
ORLANDO — Downtown Orlando drivers are paying more to park Thursday as the city raises rates and completes its move away from traditional parking meters. The change affects more than the cost of a trip downtown. Drivers now need to pay digitally in many locations, watch for changing enforcement hours and check the sign
Toys R Us returns to Orlando in the Oviedo Mall
The news broke this week that the formerly defunct Toys R Us chain plans to open a location in the greater Orlando area as part of a nationwide expansion. The post Toys R Us returns to Orlando in the Oviedo Mall appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Ceviche Arigato Brings Peruvian-Japanese Fusion to MetroWest, 150 Seats Planned
A South Florida restaurant known for blending Peruvian and Japanese flavors is setting up shop in Orlando's MetroWest corridor. Ceviche Arigato plans to open a roughly 150-seat restaurant with a full bar at 4898 S. Kirkman Rd. in December, marking its third location and its first foray into Central Florida.
Orlando Police Seize 200 Pounds of Weed, Including 144.4 Pounds in Glued-Shut Suitcases
Orlando police intercepted more than 200 pounds of vacuum-sealed marijuana in two separate busts at Orlando International Airport, both tied to direct domestic flights arriving from Los Angeles. In the May bust, 57.6 pounds were wrapped in blankets and stuffed with dryer sheets; in the July bust, 144.4 pounds were in s
Mass layoffs reported at two Orlando companies
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two Orlando-area companies have reported plans to lay off a significant number of employees, according to documents obtained by News 6. In a message to local officials, pharmaceutical company AssistRX revealed that it will perform a mass layoff starting on Nov. 30 at its center located at 2400 Sand Lake
