Trader Joe’s to open new Florida stores, including one in South Florida
Trader Joe's is opening a new store in South Florida, among others throughout the state. The grocery chain plans to open 30 new stores in several states, including Florida, with one location planned for Boynton Beach. The other two stores will be located in Orlando and Sarasota. Specific opening dates for the stores haven't been announced, but the Boynton Beach location is expected to open in 2027 , according to the company's website. When is the Boynton Beach Trader Joe's expected to open? Acco
55 new homes proposed along Apopka’s Golden Gem Road as neighbors question whether area...
APOPKA, Fla. – Construction is already a familiar sight around Apopka’s rapidly developing Kelly Park corridor. New neighborhoods are taking shape, roads are seeing more activity, and longtime residents are watching the landscape change. Now, another 55 homes could be coming to Golden Gem Road. A proposed residential...
Orange County, FL Missing Alert: Mother, 5-Year-Old Son Sought
Deputies seek public assistance locating Christina Fellows and her 5-year-old son in Orlando.
Orlando HOA accused of cutting $232,000 check before public vote — homeowner calls it...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Several homeowners are suing their homeowners association (HOA) and its property management company over a communitywide roofing project they say was approved improperly — and paid for before a public vote. The Vistas at Phillips Commons is a 160-unit townhome community in the Dr....
Orange County Public Schools’ 8,000-student enrollment drop included 5,000 immigrants, data shows
ORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands fewer students are enrolled in Orange County Public Schools, and new numbers point to a significant decline among immigrant students, raising questions about the role of immigration-related fears and what the district can do to reverse the trend. In October 2025, OCPS had more than...
Photos: ‘Space jellyfish’ over Florida after SpaceX rocket launch
ORLANDO, Fla. - Did you see it? SpaceX launched its Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Tuesday morning, which created a glowing "space jellyfish" over Central Florida. What is a "space jellyfish?" What we know:. The "space jellyfish" happens when sunlight reflects off a rocket's...
Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas Could See SpaceX Space Jellyfish Glow From Orlando, Tampa...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Early risers across Florida and parts of Georgia and the Carolinas have a shot at seeing a spectacular “space jellyfish” in the sky on Tuesday morning October 20. A SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral at 6:30 AM EDT, and the best view is expected between 6:34 and 6:38 AM EDT. Our forecast shows mostly clear skies for Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, giving Florida the best chance to catch the show.
Seminole County launches OneStop permitting system
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County launched a new online system, for planning, permitting and code enforcement, aiming to streamline applications for projects ranging from small home repairs to large developments. The system, called OneStop, allows applicants to create a login and track projects from start to finish. County...
Hawaiian Bros opening 52 new locations in Florida
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is planning 52 new restaurants in Florida, bringing its Hawaiian-style plate lunches to Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa and Orlando over the next six years. Florida has welcomed…
Oviedo approves new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes, 1st for Seminole County
OVIEDO, Fla. – Oviedo on Monday became the first city in Seminole County to adopt local regulations for e-bikes and other micromobility devices, with city leaders saying the rules are aimed at improving safety for riders and pedestrians. City commissioners approved the ordinance, which would set speed limits for...
