Orange County moves forward with Goldenrod Village homeless shelter proposal; neighbors split on plan
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County leaders are advancing a proposal to build a homeless shelter in the Goldenrod area, a project supporters call a step toward long-term housing solutions, but one that’s drawing pushback from some neighbors. The plan, discussed Monday, would create the Goldenrod Village Homeless...
Ocoee experiences reclaimed water outage
The city of Ocoee announced a reclaimed water outage. Earlier in the day Monday, May 11, a contractor struck a reclaimed water line and the intersection of Ocoee-Apopla Road and Chablis Way. Because of that, a reclaimed water main outage west of S.R. 429 and north of Clarcona Ocoee Road...
Orlando weather: Heavy rainfall, storms across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Rain-free conditions with mostly cloudy skies and muggy conditions this morning. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s, before climbing into the low 80s by late morning. High humidity will make it feel quite sticky. Afternoon storms expected. This afternoon, there's an 80% chance for rain and...
Teen takeover turns annual Orange County family event chaotic
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An annual Orange County community event meant to bring families together turned chaotic Saturday after what organizers described as a “teen takeover” promoted on social media. The incident happened at the Emory Hamilton Sports Complex off East Colonial Drive during P-Day, a yearly...
Orlando Man Accused Of Punching 80‑Year‑Old Veteran
An unidentified man allegedly punched an 80-year-old veteran in the face outside the veteran's Orlando home on Monday, leaving neighbors rattled and police digging into whether bias played a role. The victim, described in early reports only by his age and veteran status, was hit in front of his residence, and officials
Florida Cruise Ship Search Leads To 5-Year Prison Sentence For Tennessee Man
View Of Hallway From Jail Cell (File) A Tennessee man will spend the next five...
Man Hospitalized After Early Morning Shooting at Kissimmee Hotel on West US 192, Sheriff’s...
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that left one man critically injured near U.S. Highway 192 in Kissimmee. According to a preliminary release from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded at approximately 4:53 a.m. Tuesday to the Extended Stay Suites..
Delta Worker Identified, Cause of Death Revealed After He’s Killed at Orlando Airport in...
The staff member has been identified as Daniel Maldonado, 49, according to reports
White Castle Expands Its “Crave” to Kissimmee with New Grand Opening
The iconic slider chain White Castle is bringing its signature flavor and deeply rooted family culture to Central Florida with the grand opening of its newest location in Kissimmee. Ahead of the official opening on May 5, 2026, media were invited for an exclusive first look—and taste—inside what the company affectionat
Ruth says Apopka must slow growth, reassess Planning Commission priorities
City Commissioner Sam Ruth calls for a pause to evaluate Apopka's infrastructure amid concerns of rapid development outpacing support systems. The May 12 Planning Commission meeting was canceled pending a workshop to discuss board priorities and development direction. Ruth advocates for broader community participation

















