Sanford closes dog park to treat invasive caterpillars; experts warn residents not to touch...
SANFORD, Fla. – Residents across Central Florida may be noticing an increase in unusual-looking caterpillars, and experts say they can pose a risk if touched. The City of Sanford temporarily closed Paw Park this week to treat tussock caterpillars after receiving complaints from the public. City officials say crews...
Florida truck driver killed when timber pierces cab during collision
The sheriff's office said that the timber-hauling truck was in compliance with safety measures and no charges were anticipated.
Bahama Breeze is closing its remaining restaurants this week, including one in Jacksonville
ORLANDO, Fla. — Bahama Breeze, a Caribbean-themed casual-dining chain, will close its doors this week after 30 years in business. Parent company Darden Restaurants announced in February that 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants would close permanently across nine states and that the company would convert the remaining 14...
Best Shaded Parks in Orlando for Walking
By late morning in Orlando, the sun has a way of settling in—pressing down on sidewalks, parking lots, and open fields with a steady, humid weight. But step under a dense canopy of oaks or along a shaded creek path, and the entire experience changes. The air cools, the light softens, and walking becomes something you...
New Concept “Noodle Shawty” Reported for Former Dapper Duck Space Downtown
A new restaurant concept called Noodle Shawty is reportedly headed to downtown Orlando, taking over the former Dapper Duck Bar space at 28 S. Orange Avenue. As first reported by Orlando Weekly, details about the project are limited. Early descriptions characterize it as a place where “bold Chinese street flavors meet...
Child shot in Orlando near apartment complex, police say
A child was hospitalized after a shooting near an apartment complex in Orlando, authorities said.
Stetson Law School alums want Pam Bondi’s honors revoked
The Stetson Law School alums who were calling for the school’s leadership to denounce Pam Bondi after a February congressional hearing and her handling of the Epstein case are speaking out after her removal as attorney general. They are now asking for law school officials to revoke Bondi’s honors,...
Orlando Museum Climbs Out Of Basquiat Mess, Wins Back Coveted Seal
The Orlando Museum of Art is officially off probation with the American Alliance of Museums and has been fully reaccredited, museum officials announced yesterday. The move ends a stretch of national side-eye that followed a troubled 2022 Basquiat exhibition and restores a crucial credential that helps museums borrow...
Episcopal Attends Florida State Spanish Conference
On March 5, sixteen students who excel in their Spanish class, left for the Florida State Spanish Conference, in Orlando, to compete against other high schools from Florida. The competition involved impromptu speeches, dramatic presentations, entertainment auditions and regional dress judging. Everyone had to do an...
New plan flushes Windermere restroom debate
After years of debate over restroom location and design in the town of Windermere, a new plan has emerged. Convenience store giant Buc-ee’s has been tapped to complete work in the town. The company has built quite the reputation for its large, clean and celebrated restrooms — so much...
