Orange County holds large-scale exercise to prep for potential attack
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – This Wednesday, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Orange County Fire Rescue and the sheriff’s office conducted a full scale exercise with actors using fake blood and weapon to play out mass shootings and other violent attacks at the...
Hoist one last pint for Irish 31 Oviedo, or go for a run
Join Irish 31 on its final weekend, and the Irish 3.1 club’s final Thursday night run. If you’re looking to spend time with your family, this week brings special events like An Enchanted Night of Lights featuring a daddy-daughter dance or just enjoy a nice late-night walk at...
Red Panda Noodle takes home belt for Ramen Rumble 7
The seventh annual Ramen Rumble was held this past Monday, January 27, at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs, and out of the five participating restaurants, a food truck team walked out triumphant. Each year, chefs face off in this friendly competition, benefiting Give Kids The...
The Zora! Festival in Eatonville is here, honoring Zora Neale Hurston with art, music,...
Literary discussions, music, art exhibitions, academics and live performances aplenty
Sprouts Farmers Market Discloses Florida Growth Plans
7+ stores slated to open across state, with more than 650 associates to be hired. Sprouts Farmers Market has revealed plans for significant expansion in 2025, focusing particularly on Florida. This strategic growth aims to bring more than seven new stores to locations across...
Killed Florida TV reporter’s parents claim his employer failed to provide for his safety...
The parents of a local TV journalist who was fatally shot while reporting on a killing in central Florida in 2023 have filed a negligence lawsuit against their son's former employer, claiming the media company didn't do enough to protect him. The parents of Spectrum News 13...
Family of slain Florida reporter sues media company over his death
The family of an Orlando reporter gunned down while reporting at a crime scene is suing his employer, alleging wrongful death.
Sheriff’s Office, not FHP, now responding to minor crashes in Orange County
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Sheriff John Mina, who says he grew tired of waiting for the Florida Highway Patrol to respond to crashes, has taken things into his own hands. Reversing decades of practice, Mina is now sending his own deputies and field service officers to reduce...
Ecuadorian National Facing Life Sentence After Trafficking Guns and Fentanyl in Orlando
Today, an Ecuadorian national, Alberto Ismael Salinas Valencia, pleaded guilty to distributing drugs and firearms in Orlando. Salinas Valencia, who is in the United States illegally, faces a minimum of 15 years to life in federal prison when sentenced.
Beloved Florida Eatery Named ‘Best Italian Restaurant’ In The State
Have you ever dined at this popular Florida spot?
