Seminole County wants to expand use of bear-proof trash cans
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – As there are ongoing concerns about bear encounters in several neighborhoods, Seminole County is seeking funds to prevent bears from rummaging through trash on collection days. On Tuesday, commissioners are voting to approve a grant funding request to the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River Advisory...
3 different Florida owls, 3 different locations
I’ve come to love photographing owls in Florida, especially since there are five different year-round species to choose from. So far I have photographed four of the five: Barred Owl, Burrowing Owl, Eastern Screech-Owl and Great Horned Owl. Still missing from my catalog is the American Barn Owl. Over...
196-home subdivision, warehouse, and 7-Eleven proposal on DRC agenda
Several notable development proposals are scheduled for review by the Development Review Committee on Wednesday morning. The agenda includes the Oakmoor residential subdivision, a warehouse project on Hogshead Road, and a proposed 7-Eleven fuel station on Ocoee-Apopka Road. Committee members will also consider a specia
Devastating I-4 Morning Crash In Polk County Kills Apopka Driver Standing On Shoulder
Florida Highway Patrol POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 47-year-old Apopka man died Tuesday morning following...
Orlando easing restrictions on historic buildings
Orlando city commissioners voted Monday to advance a proposal that would temporarily ease preservation requirements for dozens of historic buildings downtown, a move supporters say could spur redevelopment, but critics argue threatens the city’s architectural heritage.
Florida Fugitive Grabs a Stranger and Uses Them as a Shield After Police Chase
A Kissimmee man with an outstanding warrant thought he could outrun the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office through busy public streets. He was wrong on nearly every count. The multi-mile pursuit on May 26 put countless ... Read more
Southern Fowl Spreads Its Wings in Curry Ford West
The scratch-made Southern comfort food spot Southern Fowl will soft open its new Orlando location at 4544 Curry Ford Road from June 17-21, taking over the former Graffiti Junktion space in the Curry Ford West District. The soft opening comes with a few incentives for early birds. According to a...
Publix is busting out these lemon treats for a limited time
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s native grocer Publix has rolled out a lineup of lemon-inspired treats for customers to enjoy for a limited time. In a release, company officials listed out the products, which can be found in store bakeries. “We’re bringing a refreshing twist to your favorite sweets...
Commissioners hope to educate, not advocate, on property tax measure
With a constitutional amendment for massive property tax cuts on the November ballot, Central Florida officials are looking for ways to inform voters about how it could affect local budgets and to do so without running afoul of rules against outright advocacy. City and county commissioners and policy experts are...
Orlando to host women’s boxing world title card at Caribe Royale Resort
ORLANDO, Fla. - Some of the top women’s boxers in the world will take center stage Saturday night in Orlando as Caribe Royale Resort hosts a four-fight world championship card promoted by Most Valuable Promotions. The event, known as MVPW 04, features four world title bouts and highlights the...
