Bodycam Footage Reveals Key Visit in Florida Sheriff Gambling Case
Newly released body camera footage has reignited scrutiny in a high-profile corruption case involving former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez , showing deputies encountered a suspected illegal gambling venue years before his arrest . New Footage Highlights Early Warning Signs in Florida Gambling Probe The footage sh
Former Orange County Juvenile Probation Officer Gets $1.14 Million Bond in Case Alleging Leaks...
ORANGE COUNTY, FL — A former Florida juvenile probation officer is accused of using a government court database to monitor an active fentanyl trafficking case and then leaking sealed arrest warrants to people tied to the drug group. Crystal Gaynell Ann Lawson, 32, had her bond set Friday at $1.14 million, or $10,000 fo
Orange County to host meeting on single-family housing development in Horizon West
Orange County is hosting a community meeting to discuss a proposed development of 39 single-family dwelling units in Horizon West. The development is proposed to be constructed at 5477 Avalon Road, which is generally located east of Avalon Road, west of Daniel Webster Western Beltway, south of Malcom Road and north of
This Beloved Florida Deli Serves Sandwiches That Keep People Coming Back
Tucked along West State Road 434 in Longwood, Florida, Pickles NY Deli has become a local favorite that feels like a little slice of New York City. With its subway murals, classic deli staples, and a pickle bar that genuinely excites first-time visitors, this spot has earned over 1,300 reviews and a 4.4-star rating on
National Restaurant Chain With More Than 3,000 Locations Opening in Central Florida
Chick-fil-A will open a new restaurant in Orlando on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Chick-fil-A Boggy Creek will be locally led by Jon Morris. The opening will follow the brand’s signature style of exciting deals and community donations. Orlando Will Welcome a New Chick-fil-A Location. Chick-fil-A Boggy Creek will welcome...
Orlando’s 15 most booked restaurants, according to Open Table
It’s not hard to find a line to wait in around Orlando. We’re home to some of the most cult-followed and long-loved eateries in Central Florida, and today we have a list of some of the most cutthroat waitlists in town. Online reservation service Open Table has released its list of the 15 most-booked restaurants […] Th
Orange County School Board to Vote on E-Bike Restrictions July 28
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida – July 27, 2026: The Orange County School Board is scheduled to vote Tuesday, July 28, on proposed restrictions that could prevent most students from bringing e-bikes, e-scooters, and other motorized micromobility devices onto district property. The latest proposal would generally prohibit elemen
FDOT responds to U-turn concerns at intersection of State Roads 434 and 436
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Florida Department of Transportation officials say they plan to add more signage at a busy Altamonte Springs intersection after a Seminole County driver reported close calls involving illegal U-turns. The concern is at the intersection of State Roads 436 and 434, where FDOT completed a...
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, Heavy Downpours For East Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms across parts of the I-4 corridor this morning, Monday, July 27, 2026, with coverage increasing across East Central Florida this afternoon. Slow-moving storms may produce heavy rainfall leading to local
Golden Oak mansion tops Southwest Orange sales from July 20 to 26
A Golden Oak mansion topped all Southwest Orange residential real-estate transactions from July 20 to 26. The home at 10012 Hyperion Lane, Golden Oak, sold July 24, for $10,200,000. Built in 2019, it has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths and 6,276 square feet of living area. Days on market: 134. The sellers wer
