Drug-laced spoon at Orlando resort lands baby in hospital, lawsuit says
ORLANDO, Fla. – A new lawsuit is taking aim at a Westgate resort in Orlando after a 1-year-old baby stumbled across a spoon contaminated with fentanyl. The lawsuit, filed on Friday morning, says that the baby — identified only as “M.S.” — was visiting Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa with his family back in May 2024.
Hamburger Mary’s Plots Big Old Town Comeback on U.S. 192
Hamburger Mary’s, the drag-show restaurant that shut down its downtown Orlando location in May 2024, is trading skyscrapers for souvenir shops and rebooting in Kissimmee’s Old Town. Owners say they will overhaul a former restaurant space at the front of the property, but for now, they are keeping any grand-opening...
Florida High School Teacher Allegedly Crashed Into Student, Is Arrested Over Hit-And-Run
A Florida high school teacher was arrested over a hit-and-run crash that happened in December, when he allegedly crashed into a 15-year-old student and fled the scene, according to authorities and news reports. Benjamin Fottler, a teacher at Winter Park High School in Winter Park, is facing charges including leaving...
Florida man gets $644 million after he was paralyzed falling down steps
The man fell down about 20 stairs at an Orlando bar that were said to be too narrow, too steep, had no grip tape on the treads and inadequate handrails. A man who fell down about 20 stairs at a Florida bar, leaving him paralyzed, was awarded more than $644 million.
Sanford restaurant owner facing months of recovery after Bike Week motorcycle crash
SANFORD, Fla. - A Sanford restaurant owner is recovering after a motorcycle crash during Daytona Beach Bike Week in Daytona Beach, an accident she says left her seriously injured but grateful to be alive. Shantell Williams said the crash happened after she left a gas station and turned onto International...
Two arrested for armed robberies on E. SR 50 in Clermont
The Clermont Police Department assisted the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in an armed robbery case. Officers and a drone operator helped identify Mr. Adonyes Joseph, an Orlando resident, as a suspect in multiple robberies in Clermont and Orange County. He was charged with Robbery with a Firearm and other offenses...
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Issues New Voter Information Card
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel issued new voter information card. The post Orange County Supervisor of Elections Issues New Voter Information Card appeared first on West Orlando News .
This Florida Gem Serves Sushi And Teriyaki So Fresh You’ll Feel Like You’re Dining...
Florida has no shortage of restaurants near its famous attractions, but here is a question food lovers keep asking. What if one of the most unforgettable meals in Florida is hiding in plain sight?. Somewhere in Central Florida, there is a restaurant where the moment you step inside, the atmosphere...
Woodhouse Spa Opening 6,600-SF Location in Altamonte Springs
National luxury spa brand Woodhouse Spa will open a new 6,600-square-foot location in Altamonte Springs. The post Woodhouse Spa Opening 6,600-SF Location in Altamonte Springs appeared first on West Orlando News .
Fresh Pasta Stuns The Food Court At Orlando’s Mall At Millenia
Orlando’s Mall at Millenia food court just got a serious upgrade. Dal Moros, a Venice-born fast-casual pasta concept, has quietly turned a corner of the court into a working Italian pasta bar. Shoppers can watch a pasta extruder crank semolina-and-water dough into fresh shapes, then pick a sauce and toppings before a...

















