Apopka relaunches renovation aid program for homeowners
APOPKA, Fla. — In Apopka, the Community Redevelopment Agency, also known as the CRA, is relaunching a program that helps homeowners with much-needed repairs and upgrades. The agency is putting nearly a million dollars into the effort, all to strengthen neighborhoods and revitalize communities. Apopka CRA’s...
ACT Hosts AAPI National Voter Registration Day in Orlando’s Mills 50 District September 16,...
AAPI Coming Together (ACT) invites the Orlando community to join in celebrating National Voter Registration Day with a special event in the heart of the Mills 50 District on Tuesday, September 16, from 12pm to 1pm. The gathering will be held at A Gourmet Chinese Cuisine (formerly Chuan Lu Garden), 1101 E Colonial Dr,...
SweatHouz brings the heat to the Packing District
Una and cold plunge studio, is bringing a hot concept to the Packing District: contrast therapy and holistic wellness. The studio, which officially opened on Sept. 11, features several private suites, each fitted with a sauna cranked to 140 degrees, a tub brimming with 50-degree water, and a spacious vitamin-C...
Orlando Welcomes in Hispanic Heritage Month
ORLANDO — Sure, sure, Orlando has its big theme parks and easy access to the beaches on the coast. But did you know that a huge draw for Orlando is its vibrant Hispanic culture?. From the Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival in downtown Orlando every April to the...
National Cheeseburger Day 2025: These Deals are Delicious!
Bad day? Busy week? Kids raiding the fridge again? We’ve got the cure: cheeseburgers. Thursday, September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and there are tasty deals you can actually use close to home. Save this page, grab some napkins, and let someone else do the grilling. Heads up: Most...
The Cozy Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Hush Puppies
In a state where seafood joints compete like fishermen telling tall tales, High Tide Harry’s in Orlando has quietly built a reputation that has nothing to do with ocean views and everything to do with perfectly golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside hush puppies. These cornmeal delights might be listed...
Men used Orlando-area smoke shop as ‘drug and gun marketplace,’ federal prosecutors say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Five men have been indicted in a drug-trafficking and firearms-offenses investigation that centered on an Orlando-area smoke shop, according to federal prosecutors. The office of U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced Thursday the following suspects face charges in the investigation:. Angel...
Florida man charged in multi-state fraud scheme, officers say
Orlando Police have arrested a man for allegedly orchestrating a multi-state fraud scheme involving over $400,000
Puppies abandoned outside Seminole County shelter find new home
SANFORD, Fla. - Two puppies left outside Seminole County Animal Services this week have already found a new home. Two puppies were abandoned outside Seminole County Animal Services this week, left huddled together in a blanket without leashes or crates. The dogs were quickly adopted by a local firefighter and...
This Unassuming Restaurant In Florida Secretly Serves The State’s Best Homemade Breakfast
In the land of Mickey Mouse and endless theme parks, there exists a breakfast sanctuary that locals guard like a secret family recipe. Eggs Up Grill in Orlando isn’t flashy or pretentious – it’s the breakfast equivalent of that reliable friend who always shows up with coffee when you’re having a rough morning.