OCPS superintendent retiring as district battles enrollment freefall
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria F. Vazquez announced Monday she will retire at the end of the 2026–2027 school year, closing a 35-year career in education that took her from a classroom teacher to the leader of one of the largest school districts in the country.
Heat Advisory Grips Central Florida as Dangerous Humidity and Afternoon Storms Raise Travel Risks...
ORLANDO, FL — Dangerous heat is building across Central Florida on Monday, with a heat advisory in effect and heat index values expected to climb to around 110 degrees in some spots. Morning rain is possible, followed by more showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon as the day heats...
1 arrested, 1 suspect sought in deadly Kissimmee motel stabbing
ORLANDO, Fla. - Two men are facing murder charges after authorities said they tracked down and killed a man in a deadly stabbing outside a Kissimmee motel after accusing him of stealing from one of them. Shortly before 1 a.m. on July 11, Javaris Florestial, 35, was located by police...
Family of Seven Allegedly Leaves Orlando Diner Without Paying Nearly $300 Bill After Surveillance...
A family dinner at an Orlando diner took an unexpected turn after restaurant surveillance footage...
Goodwill Seeks to Make Retail and Warehouse Hires in Orlando
Goodwill is seeking to make retail and warehouse hires in Orlando. The post Goodwill Seeks to Make Retail and Warehouse Hires in Orlando appeared first on West Orlando News .
Sentinel Text to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Historic Grant Funding
An Orlando Sentinel text message to Mayor Buddy Dyer on historic grant funding was obtained and the newspaper actually asked for his permission to report. The post Sentinel Text to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Historic Grant Funding appeared first on West Orlando News .
Live updates: Severe thunderstorms in Orlando, Central Florida
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking widespread showers and severe thunderstorms in Orlando and across Central Florida. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of Brevard, Orange, Osceola, and Volusia counties due to risks of damaging winds or small hail. Some have expired. How...
Livestock hauler arrested for bypassing Florida ag inspection station after being denied entry over...
A man hauling livestock is accused of re-entering Florida after being denied entry due to lack of documentation required under the state’s Screwworm emergency protections. The Florida’s Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) announced the arrest of Roger Rodriguez Vega, of Maitland, Florida, on the following cha
U.S. Warns Severe Storm With 60 MPH Winds Could Strike Tonight, ‘Expect Damage’
The National Weather Service just issued a severe thunderstorm warning for part of Florida on Sunday evening. A severe thunderstorm with 60 MPH winds and large hail could hit hard on Sunday evening, in parts of Florida that include: Central Brevard County in east central Florida... Southeastern ...
Jolly earns major endorsements in Black community
Orlando, FL—With every return to a community, David Jolly treats it like it was his first. Running for governor has been a learning experience, and he gives a full report from city to city, Liberty County to Dade: who he met, why they are hurting, what can be done, and why.
