State outdoor sleeping ban hampers data collection, muddying homelessness survey
A recent state law targeting unhoused Floridians is making it harder to find them and understand the extent of homelessness in Central Florida. On Tuesday the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida released its annual report on the state of homelessness in the region. Over a three-day period in January,...
Frank DeLuca inducted into the Florida Automobile Dealers Hall of Fame
ORLANDO, Fla. (WCJB) - Frank J. DeLuca was inducted into the 2026 Florida Automobile Dealers Association Hall of Fame during a ceremony on May 7 at Waldorf Astoria Orlando. DeLuca founded DeLuca Toyota in 1978 and spent more than four decades building the dealership into one of Florida’s most respected automotive busin
DRC to review amphitheater Father’s Day event, church expansion, and asphalt storage site
The Apopka Development Review Committee will consider a proposed 9,600-square-foot addition to the Gospel Centered Church campus on Rock Springs Road during its Wednesday meeting. Committee members will also review plans for a recycled asphalt storage site and maintenance facility on South Highland Avenue, along with a
Company owning Canvas says it reached agreement with hackers
Instructure, the company behind Canvas, claims to have reached an agreement with hackers who compromised the online learning platform.
Oviedo police push e-bike safety ahead of summer break
OVIEDO, Fla. – With summer break approaching, the Oviedo Police Department is taking a proactive stance on e-bike safety — and they want kids and parents to know the rules before someone gets hurt. The department recently took to Facebook to address growing community concerns about children riding...
Orange County moves forward with Goldenrod Village homeless shelter proposal; neighbors split on plan
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders are advancing a proposal to build a homeless shelter in the Goldenrod area, a project supporters call a step toward long-term housing solutions, but one that’s drawing pushback from some neighbors. The plan, discussed Monday, would create the Goldenrod Village Homeless...
Ocoee experiences reclaimed water outage
The city of Ocoee announced a reclaimed water outage. Earlier in the day Monday, May 11, a contractor struck a reclaimed water line and the intersection of Ocoee-Apopla Road and Chablis Way. Because of that, a reclaimed water main outage west of S.R. 429 and north of Clarcona Ocoee Road...
Orlando weather: Heavy rainfall, storms across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Rain-free conditions with mostly cloudy skies and muggy conditions this morning. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s, before climbing into the low 80s by late morning. High humidity will make it feel quite sticky. Afternoon storms expected. This afternoon, there's an 80% chance for rain and...
Teen takeover turns annual Orange County family event chaotic
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An annual Orange County community event meant to bring families together turned chaotic Saturday after what organizers described as a “teen takeover” promoted on social media. The incident happened at the Emory Hamilton Sports Complex off East Colonial Drive during P-Day, a yearly...
Orlando Man Accused Of Punching 80‑Year‑Old Veteran
An unidentified man allegedly punched an 80-year-old veteran in the face outside the veteran's Orlando home on Monday, leaving neighbors rattled and police digging into whether bias played a role. The victim, described in early reports only by his age and veteran status, was hit in front of his residence, and officials
