SeaWorld’s parent company accused of disability discrimination
Federal authorities are investigating SeaWorld’s parent company, United Parks and Resorts, to determine if it is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and "discriminating against guests with disabilities" by banning a certain type of mobility aid. An updated policy on SeaWorld Orlando’s website states that...
Tommy Zeigler: New testimony clouds 50-year murder case against Florida death-row inmate
A new hearing in the decades-old Zeigler murder case has introduced testimony contradicting key parts of the state’s theory. Both sides argue blood evidence supports their version of events, leaving major questions unresolved. The court must now decide whether the fresh forensic doubts warrant revisiting a conviction...
Home in Sanford destroyed when charging Tesla burst into flames
SANFORD, Fla.(WSVN) — A house in Sanford was destroyed when a Tesla burst into flames. There was little left to be salvaged in what remained of the Raky family home after Mina Raky’s prized Tesla caught fire. The garage was left a charred mess and completely gutted in...
Florida Bear hunt scheduled to start this weekend; $2,000 bounty offered to not use...
After a key legal defeat, a statewide bear hunt is scheduled to start this weekend. Florida issued 172 permits to hunt bears this year, including 17 in the Central Florida area, which includes parts of Seminole County. Four Seminole County residents got a permit to hunt, including one Oviedo resident.
Audit finds Florida vouchers program has trouble tracking student funding
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new audit has revealed potential issues with the Florida Family Empowerment Scholarships system, which gives vouchers to families so they can send their children to private schools. The audit revealed that the Florida Department of Education has trouble tracking $270 million in voucher funds. The...
Maryland woman allegedly attacks boyfriend in hotel room in Clermont
A Maryland woman was arrested for allegedly hitting her boyfriend in the face after he smashed her phone in their room at the Hampton Hotel. An officer responded to the Hampton Hotel, located at 2200 E Hwy. 50, for a verbal dispute between 43-year-old Trisha Kiyosha Rambarran and her boyfriend around 11:45 p.m....
ICE slaps hold on unlicensed driver from Mexico who fled I-75 crash
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a hold on an Orlando man who left the scene of an accident on Interstate 75. A trooper responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound near mile marker 334 in Oxford around 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Two...
14 sickened in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to central Florida gym: reports
Over a dozen people contracted Legionnaires' disease in an outbreak linked to a gym in central Florida, officials confirmed to local media outlets this week.
15 Florida Southern Eats Locals Swear Surpass Their Childhood Favorites (Keep It Quiet At...
Florida is full of flavor, and some Southern dishes here manage to outshine even the comfort foods of childhood. From buttery biscuits to perfectly seasoned fried chicken, these hidden gems deliver taste and nostalgia in every bite. Locals savor each dish quietly, knowing these meals are too good to share...
$1M Powerball ticket sold at Florida gas station
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—A person from Apopka won big in the Powerball on Wednesday night. The $1 million ticket was sold at a Town Star gas station in Apopka. No one won the Powerball on Wednesday night, making the next jackpot now $820 million. The next drawing for the Powerball is on Saturday, Dec. 6. According […]
