Florida’s Nostalgic Mall In Orlando That Thrived In The ’70s Now Feels Nearly Abandoned
Shopping malls aren't typically places people feel impassioned to preserve, but in the case of Orlando Fashion Square, there's palpable disappointment amongst the city's local community at its demise. Opened in the 1970s, the mall prospered throughout the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s, but today stands mostly void of sto
Food Lovers Travel Across Florida For The Famous Lobster Benedict At This Beloved Restaurant
Tucked away on Thomas Street in Key West, Blue Heaven is the kind of restaurant that people talk about long after they leave. With over 11,000 glowing reviews and a menu packed with Floridian-Caribbean flavors, it has earned a legendary status among food lovers across the state. The star of...
Demings says Orange County making strong progress but warns state’s property tax proposal would...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Mayor Jerry Demings gave his final State of the County address for Orange County on Friday. Demings has served the maximum amount of terms permitted as Orange County mayor. He suspended his gubernatorial campaign on Friday, disclosing that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
DOE orders OUC’s 465-MW coal unit in Florida to continue running
The U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday ordered the Orlando Utilities Commission, a municipal utility, to continue running its 465-MW, coal-fired Stanton Unit 1 instead of placing it in “cold shutdown” to address what the department deems to be an energy emergency in Florida. As evidence of the...
Pienezza Expanding to Second Location
Located at 3236 N John Young Pkwy, Pienezza Pizza serves up “Fresh, Flavorful Pizza in the Heart of Kissimmee Orlando.” And soon, it’ll be bringing its pizza pies to a second restaurant, this time at 422 Terry Ave in Orlando. What Now confirmed the news on Friday...
Frutella Looks to Be Headed to Orlando
With locations in Kissimmee and Riverview, Frutella is a restaurant “hecho con amor.” Now it appears to be bringing the love to a third location. Plan review documents submitted by Frutella Orlando LLC show a new Frutella opening at 1333 Florida Mall Ave, in the space formerly occupied by Could 07 Smoke Shop.
Orlando Man Gets Life For 2023 Palm Bay Murder
A Brevard County judge has ordered 31-year-old Justin Giambanco to spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2023 killing of Palm Bay resident Paul Black. The Orlando man entered no-contest pleas to first-degree murder and related charges during a June 3 hearing at the Moore Justice Center in Viera. Black, 68, an Ai
Shooting in Orange County apartment leaves 2 young children dead, deputies say
Tragic shooting in Orange County apartment results in the death of two young children. Father found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Byron Donalds’ Chances of Losing in Florida as Jerry Demings Exits Race
Demings exits Florida governor’s race, reshaping a matchup where polls showed him slightly stronger than Jolly against Donalds.
Lake County Schools parents give feedback on possible middle schools merger
LEESBURG, Fla. — Carver Middle School may look a little different during the 2027-2028 school year as Lake County Schools considers merging it with Oak Park Middle School. Open houses have been held at both schools — Carver Middle School hosted its meeting Thursday — as the district looks to get feedback from families.
