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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla - An Orange County homeowner returned from work Wednesday to find emergency crews surrounding a large hole in his front yard. Firefighters say the hole was 10 feet by 10 feet, prompting a temporary evacuation of families while officials assessed the ground stability. Shocking discovery. What they're.

A routine traffic stop in Orange County, Florida, turned into a child-neglect and drug investigation after a sheriff’s deputy said he saw a woman smoking what he believed was marijuana in a vehicle while two young children sat in the back seat, only to later learn that the driver was himself a police officer.

Big Fin Seafood Kitchen, the boat-to-table seafood restaurant that anchored Orlando's Restaurant Row for nearly 17 years, closed its Dr. Phillips location on August 24. The closure ends the run of a spot known for fresh seafood, oysters and steaks at 8046 Via Dellagio Way, just off West Sand Lake Road.

Employees say they were given no advance notice of the restaurant closures, and they have no idea when, or if, they will be paid. They remain uncertain despite a vague commitment made by their former employer to “get everyone paid.” The post Former Gringos Locos staff say they were stiffed on pay after sudden restaura

Florida’s public school enrollment is projected to drop by up to 70,000 students over the next five years, a decline reshaping budgets, staffing and campus construction across the state’s largest districts, from Broward and Miami-Dade to Orange County. The losses trace largely to Florida’s expanded school voucher progr

Seminole County officials are warning that a proposed property tax cut on Florida's November ballot could reduce county revenue by $119 million, potentially forcing cuts to law enforcement, fire rescue, libraries, parks and other services.

Great pizza doesn’t always come from the biggest or most heavily advertised restaurants, and Seby’s Pizza in Winter Park is a perfect example. This low-key Central Florida spot has developed a devoted following among pizza lovers who care more about a flavorful crust, quality toppings, and a properly baked pie than fla

You know that feeling you get when you’re standing at the edge of a beautiful lake, the sun is glinting off the water, and you’re about to dive in for a refreshing swim? Now imagine spotting a pair of reptilian eyes just beneath the surface, watching you. Across the United States, particularly in the steamy … The post

Fights are breaking out almost every school day near Carver Middle School once the dismissal bell rings, and parents in Orlando's Washington Park neighborhood say they are running out of patience waiting for someone to fix it. One mother has recorded three separate altercations in the last five school days, all within

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County officials say an Orlando apartment building has been deemed unsafe because of “significant structural and life-safety concerns.”. The Division of Building Safety says the Atrium Condominiums are facing multiple code compliance violations and fines. According to the county, residents on the