Road-rage incidents with guns break out in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – At least two drivers in Orange County were arrested over the weekend after deputies say road rage incidents escalated to the point where firearms were pulled on other motorists. On Friday, deputies responded to Dean Road and Winder Trail after a victim reported that a...
Casselberry volunteers transform yards in ‘Neighbor to Neighbor’ event
CASSELBERRY, Fla. – Volunteers from across Casselberry spent Saturday morning clearing overgrown yards, hauling away junk, and helping homeowners bring their properties up to code as part of the Neighbor to Neighbor event organized by the local nonprofit Community Flourishing Initiatives. The city partnered with...
A new roundabout is coming to Edgewater Drive
On Tuesday, September 9, the City of Orlando hosted a public meeting about the upcoming $26 million construction plan on and along Edgewater Drive. City officials detailed the first phase of four: to install a roundabout on the intersection with Lakeview Street. Built on the foundation of previous projects and...
Report: Popular Disney World Location Hit in Late-Night Robbery
A well-known Disney Springs restaurant was the target of an after-hours robbery in the early morning hours of Monday, September 15, 2025. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified man entered Paddlefish shortly after midnight, just over an hour after the restaurant had closed for the night. The...
Edgewater mayor speaks after off-duty officer shot, killed
An off-duty Edgewater police officer was ambushed, shot and killed by the clerk inside a Circle K gas station Monday afternoon in Ormond-by-the-Sea. Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the shooting.
Satirical AND TRUE- The Sanford Stink: Florida’s Town That Smells Like Trouble!
Sanford, Florida. The charming little town where the Riverwalk sparkles, the sunsets glow over Lake Monroe… and the air smells like Satan’s porta-potty exploded. Yes, folks, Sanford isn’t just a city anymore—it’s an experience. Specifically, the experience of gagging while trying to walk your dog.
Man hit and killed by car while walking in Altamonte Springs, police say
A crash between a pedestrian and a car took place early Tuesday morning in Altamonte Springs. The adult male pedestrian died at the scene of the crash. The Altamonte Springs Police Department (ASPD) said there are no charges to report, and the driver of the car stayed at the scene.
Orange County Public Schools reassigns over 100 teachers amid enrollment dips
Florida’s Orange County Public Schools will reassign 116 teachers to new positions this year as a result of declining student enrollment, Superintendent Maria Vazquez told attendees during a Sept. 9 school board meeting. The nation’s eighth-largest district saw its enrollment decline more sharply than initially...
Study: Allergy spray could help protect against COVID-19
According to a new study, a common over-the-counter allergy nasal spray containing the antihistamine azelastine was shown to significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in healthy adults. Researchers reported the spray may also provide protection against other respiratory viruses, such as the common cold. FOX...
State financial officer, county mayor clash on spending responsibly
(The Center Square) – A mayor pushed back late Monday on Florida’s chief financial officer saying his county government has “excessive and wasteful” spending. “When accounting for population growth and inflation, Orange County’s current General Fund Budget is $190 million higher than it should be,” CFO Blaise...
