Florida’s ‘super speeder’ law turns 1: Arrests, consequences pile up in Seminole County
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Lights flash. Handcuffs click. A driver is placed under arrest — not for a fender-bender or a blown red light, but for going dangerously, excessively fast. It’s a scene that has played out hundreds of times across Florida in the past year. On July...
TIMELINE: Storm chances ramp up for Independence Day in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – The holiday weekend should get started on a drier note with lower rain chances Thursday evening and Friday. Of course, for the holiday itself Saturday, widespread storms will threaten cookouts outdoor plans. Storm chances Friday will rise to 50%, with most of the action favoring areas...
Parramore Market aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurity
ORLANDO, Fla. – Parramore Market, spearheaded by 30-year-old Jeniffer Hilaire, aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurity. The mini grocery store at 536 N. Westmoreland Drive is set to open in August after The Desire Foundation’s local nonprofit weekly food drives have grown to serve hundreds.
The Top 10 US Cities with the Best Curb Appeal, According to Thumbtack
Here are the places across the country where homeowners are investing in their properties.
Orlando’s Starter-Home Dreams Vanish as Help Wanted Signs Go Up
In Central Florida, plenty of stores and offices are hiring, yet the dream of owning a first home is slipping further out of reach. Orlando-area would-be buyers say the national housing ladder keeps pulling up higher, with first-time buyer activity at historic lows and mortgage costs stuck well above the rock-bottom ra
Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run crash in Lake Mary, police say
LAKE MARY, Fla. - A Longwood man has been arrested after a deadly hit-and-run crash in Lake Mary. The crash happened late Tuesday near the intersection of Lake Mary Boulevard and Wheelhouse Lane, according to police. When officers arrived at the scene, they found an unresponsive person, who was later...
Orlando airport baggage chaos sees hundreds of Virgin Atlantic passengers stranded
Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic passengers were stuck at Orlando airport for hours over the weekend AFP/Getty Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic passengers were stranded at Orlando airport for hours over the weekend due to significant baggage delays. The delays affected flights VS225, VS73, and VS135, with luggage remaining on
6-year-old flags driver after drunk mom passes out on highway, Apopka police say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A Central Florida mother was taken into custody after her young daughter was spotted trying to wave down other drivers on the highway, according to the Apopka Police Department. In an arrest affidavit, police said the incident happened on Tuesday evening along State Road 414,...
Suspect Arrested In Downtown Orlando Shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Police have arrested a suspect connected to a downtown shooting that happened during a late-night disturbance near Church Street and Orange Avenue. The Orlando Police Department said its Fugitive Unit arrested Devan Cameron Upshaw on July 1 in connection with the June 28 shooting. Police said th
Mayor Demings to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Senior Center
Join the Orange County Mayor for the grand opening of Orlando's new Senior Center. Enjoy remarks, ribbon-cutting, and tours.

















