Orlando Fire Department Swears In 12 New Firefighters as City Expands Public Safety Workforce
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Fire Department has officially welcomed a dozen new firefighters after they completed training and graduated during a formal ceremony marking the start of their careers in public safety. The graduates, known as New Hire Class 0126, received their badges and took the oath of...
Orange County, FL – Public Safety Alert: Sheriff Urges Drivers to Lock Cars, Remove...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Orange County, Florida — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to lock vehicles and remove valuables as deputies warn that many car burglaries occur when opportunities are easy....
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Orange, Osceola and Brevard Counties
ORLANDO, FLa. – A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently in effect for Orange and Brevard Counties. For Orange, Osceola until 5:15 PM and Brevard until 5:00 PM . Reports of hail up to around 1.5″ in the severe warned storm. The storm has the potential to produce:. Hail...
Orlando weather: Strong, severe thunderstorms; tornado warning canceled
ORLANDO, Fla. - Several rounds of strong showers and thunderstorms have made their way across Orlando and Central Florida, prompting strong thunderstorm warnings. A tornado warning was issued for Seminole County, which has since expired. Timeline: Here's the best chances for rain. The best chances for rain are...
Orange County Clerk offers year-round help for residents with suspended driver’s licenses
Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell says residents with suspended driver’s licenses due to unpaid traffic tickets or criminal fines can seek help at any time of the year. The Clerk’s Office offers payment plans that may allow eligible customers to have certain collection fees waived and begin the...
Annual march raises money for Seminole County seniors
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla – People gathered at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs on Saturday morning for the annual March for Meals fundraiser benefiting Meals on Wheels, Etc. The event included a walk around the lake and brunch served by Top Hat Catering, the organization’s own catering operation.
This Charming Lakeside City In Central Florida Is The Most Appealing Suburb For People...
We may be a little biased here in Miami, but it seems like living in a major city is all the rage. However, it turns out that movers are looking towards the suburbs for their forever homes. In fact, according to the newest report by moveBuddha, 1 in 4 Americans who are looking to move are searching up friendly suburbs.
Strong Storms Possible Sunday, Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. – Spring break is underway in Central Florida, but today and tomorrow are looking a little dicey for outdoor plans, especially in the afternoon. We are not talking about a washout, but your best bet will be to get those beach and pool plans in during the morning or early afternoon before storms develop...
Orlando resort sued after 1-year-old allegedly ingests fentanyl, lawsuit claims
ORLANDO, Fla. - A one-year-old boy’s mother has filed a lawsuit against an Orlando resort after the child allegedly ingested fentanyl from a spoon found in a guest room. April Bates filed the complaint March 13 in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Orange County on behalf of her son, identified in court records as...
Stressed-out nurse arriving home from 16-hour shift battles son over his phone
A Clermont woman working as a nurse was arrested for battery after a struggle with her son over his phone. An officer responded to the home of 39-year-old Tahsy Nehemie Alfred Nestant regarding a 911 hang-up call at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Clermont Police Department.
