Midnight Foot Chase At Apopka Shop Ends With Felon And Gun Off The Street
A quiet overnight patrol in Apopka turned into a quick chase and a felony arrest when officers spotted a man behind a closed auto repair shop and said he took off running, dropping a handgun along the way. It happened shortly after 1:30 a.m., when officers on proactive patrol saw...
This Spooky Winter Park Boutique Is One of the Most Intriguing Shops Around
If you crave a little mystery with your shopping, Prometheus Esoterica is your new obsession. Tucked in Winter Park, this tiny boutique turns a regular errand into a full on experience. Expect mood, magic, and a staff who makes you feel like an honored guest. 1. A Moody Entrance and...
Jiang’s Kitchen set to serve its perfect 18-pleat soup dumplings in downtown Orlando
Next month, Eric and Miaozhen Zhang will open Jiang's Kitchen at 27 E. Robinson St. downtown, which will specialize in 18-pleat soup dumplings. The post Jiang’s Kitchen set to serve its perfect 18-pleat soup dumplings in downtown Orlando appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Swig is Coming to Oviedo
Get ready for fizzy refreshment, Oviedo, because Swig is coming to town. The Utah-based dirty soda chain filed permit applications with the Florida Board of Business and Professional Regulation to open a shop at 3607 Aloma Avenue. At this time, no timeline has been announced for an opening date. Swig...
1 dead, 3 hurt after shooting in Apopka neighborhood; Orange County deputies investigate
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - One person died following a shooting in an Apopka neighborhood last week. On March 5, 2026 at approximately 9:20 p.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of West 12th Street regarding a shooting. What we know:. Four men were shot in what deputies say was a...
Multiple vehicle crashes slow traffic on I-4 in Florida
FLORIDA — Multiple incidents slowed traffic along Interstate 4 westbound Tuesday morning, causing significant delays for drivers traveling from Volusia County into Seminole County. The first incident was reported around 6 a.m. on I-4 westbound in Sanford near U.S. 17/92 when a truck became disabled in the right lane,...
New Restaurants and Stores Coming to Waterford Lakes Town Center in 2026
Shoppers and diners in East Orlando will soon have several new reasons to visit Waterford Lakes Town Center as the popular open-air destination prepares to welcome a trio of new tenants this year. Aside from Fat Rosie’s, the additions include a global retail brand and two fast-growing restaurant concepts continue the...
Kissimmee’s $1 Billion Magnifica Mega-Enclave Springs Back To Life With Fresh Permits
After months of glossy marketing and quiet county records, Magnifica, the $1 billion luxury-home megaproject planned for a large tract in Osceola County near Kissimmee, showed fresh signs of life Monday. A pair of development applications landed with county planners, offering the clearest permitting activity yet for...
Miniso CAVA Mister O1 Join Fat Rosie’s At Waterford Lakes
Waterford Lakes Town Center is gearing up for a big turn in 2026, with Japanese lifestyle retailer MINISO, Mediterranean fast-casual favorite CAVA, and Miami-born Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza all queued up to join the East Orlando lineup, while Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar has already flipped the lights on....
Orlando Team Sets Guinness World Record by Completing 41 Escape Rooms in One Day
A team of five dedicated puzzle enthusiasts successfully completed 41 escape rooms in just 23 hours and 6 minutes, setting a new benchmark in the world of immersive puzzle gaming and bringing the record for most escape rooms completed in 24 hours to the United States. The group included Raychel...
