Body found at Contemporary Resort near Disney; apparent suicide
A woman deemed to have killed herself was found near Disney World at the Contemporary Resort after the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a call about a body around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista. The medical examiner's office identified the woman as Summer...
Orlando’s Come Out With Pride event in Central Florida celebrates National Coming Out Day
The event has become one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast and the biggest single-day event in Central Florida.
Update: ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Orlando
Several people gathered in downtown Orlando on Saturday morning for a "No Kings" protest.
Protesters gather in Tampa Bay, Central Florida for ‘No Kings Day’
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Protests are happening all over the Bay area and Central Florida, with organizers calling it "No Kings Day." Sky 9 on Saturday morning flew over parts of Pinellas County, spotting sizeable crowds and traffic. The protests were expected to continue into the evening. Officials warn...
‘Lord of the Rings’ cast to reunite next year, make a March stop in...
DALLAS — It’s been 25 years since the first "Lord of the Rings" film, "Fellowship of the Ring," hit theaters. And next September, North Texas fans can join the original cast to celebrate the milestone at Fan Expo Dallas.
Orange County Convention Center expansion faces lawsuit over traffic concerns
ORLANDO, Fla. – A planned $560 million expansion of the Orange County Convention Center, scheduled to begin this month, faces a legal challenge from a developer who claims the county failed to meet a decades-old requirement intended to prevent precisely the kind of traffic congestion residents now decry. Universal...
Best Life: Softy bullying and the silent sabotage
Orlando, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - It’s National Bullying Prevention Month. A report shows one in five students say they’ve been bullied. But experts warn there’s another form of bullying, one that’s far harder to recognize. From kids on the playground, to teens in the hallway. Bullying...
Hobbits take over Megacon Orlando for ‘Lord of the Rings’ 25th anniversary
Megacon Orlando will be one of just 11 cities to host An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years. The post Hobbits take over Megacon Orlando for ‘Lord of the Rings’ 25th anniversary appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Winter Springs High State Softball Champ Passes Away at 15
Freshman Kennedy Jackson was among the Bears’ top performers in spring of 2025
Doctor accused of giving teens alcohol at party
A doctor, Hao Tran, was arrested in her Winter Park home after she allegedly gave alcohol to teens at a party, Winter Park police said. A 15-year-old was rushed to the hospital after passing out at that party, police said.
