Orange County lifts burn ban after week of improved drought conditions
The burn ban was rescinded after the county's average Keetch-Byram Drought Index remained below 500 for seven consecutive days, meeting the requirements outlined in Orange County's Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance. The change applies to unincorporated Orange County and the municipalities of Edgewood, Belle Isle
7 Tiny Florida Restaurants Where Wild Alligators Swim Past The Deck
Want to spot wild alligators in Florida while enjoying fresh seafood?. These 7 tiny restaurants deliver incredible waterfront dining and unforgettable wildlife right outside your table!. 1. Jolly Gator Fish Camp (Geneva) Picture a small, cheerful building sitting right on the edge of the St. Johns River, surrounded by
In Case You Missed It: Apartment proposal, scholarship award, South Apopka opinion, free state...
This week's roundup includes a preview of a proposed 363-unit apartment community headed to the Apopka City Commission, along with recognition of an Apopka High School graduate who received a skilled trades scholarship. Readers can also explore an opinion piece on South Apopka annexation, learn about free admission to
Universal Orlando’ Halloween Horror Nights Brings Back ‘Stranger Things’, ‘Sinners’ and Classic Icons for...
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights is leaning heavily into nostalgia and blockbuster horror as it prepares for its milestone 35th anniversary, unveiling a lineup that includes the return of Netflix's Stranger Things, a haunted house inspired by the hit film Sinners, and the comeback of fan-favorite icons Jack
This Cozy Florida Cafe Has Become A Local Favorite For Its Incredible Homemade Desserts
If you know Orlando beyond the theme parks, you know the real treasures are often tucked into neighborhood storefronts. Sister Honey’s is one of those places that locals mention with instant enthusiasm, usually followed by a very specific dessert recommendation. This Michigan Street bakery has built a serious reputatio
Orange County asks residents to help shape the future of Pine Hills through new...
PINE HILLS, Fla. — Orange County leaders are asking residents to help shape the future of Pine Hills. Last month, Orange County unveiled the conceptual renderings highlighting possible improvements throughout the community. Officials say the images are meant to spark conversation, not serve as final plans. County leade
This Small Florida City Is Quietly Turning Into One Of The State’s Best Food...
Winter Garden used to be just another quiet town west of Orlando, but something big has been brewing on its historic streets. Today, this Central Florida gem has quietly built one of the region’s most exciting food scenes, all packed into a walkable downtown that feels more like a culinary playground than a small-city
Orlando weather: Heat advisory for parts of Central Florida, ‘feels-like’ temps climb above 100
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Heat Advisory has been issued for most of Central Florida ahead of what will be an afternoon of sweltering temperatures plus scattered downpours and storms. FOX 35 Storm Team Alert - Sweltering afternoon temperatures. A Heat Advisory is in place for Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, Sumter,...
Dechoes Resale is Leaving College Park After 24 Years
Dechoes Resale is bringing its two Orlando shops under one roof, ending a 24-year run for its College Park storefront. The longtime vintage and resale shop shared on Instagram that it will combine its College Park store at 2110 Edgewater Drive with its East Colonial location at 2515 E. Colonial Drive.
Woman dies after alligator attack in Florida, search for gator ongoing
(This story has been updated with more details) A woman swimming in the Econlockhatchee River died after being bitten by an alligator on Sunday, June 28, near the Barr Street Trailhead in Oviedo, northeast of Orlando. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the woman was swimming with friends in the

















