Central Florida husband, wife realtors reunited after monthlong ICE hold
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A husband and wife who practice real estate in Central Florida were reunited Thursday for the first time since they were detained by federal immigration agents in early January. “She’s happy to be out,” said attorney Phillip Arroyo, translating for his client, Fadya Contreras de...
A small Florida thrift store where vintage treasures are tucked into every corner
This place is a time machine, not a thrift store. Step through the door at The Owl’s Attic in Orlando and you’ll feel like you’ve tumbled straight into someone’s most magical attic — racks upon racks of hand-picked vintage clothes from the 1950s through the 1990s, each piece humming with personality.
Death penalty? AG James Uthmeier wants man accused of killing 3 tourists prosecuted to...
ORLANDO, Fla. - Multiple second-degree charges filed against a man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee aren't enough, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said. Attorney General James Uthmeier charged six people with grand theft in a multi-agency investigation on Feb. 12, 2026. (Source: Orlando Police...
Whataburger is Making a Return to Orlando
Texas-based Whataburger is making plans to reenter the Orlando market. The chain was last seen in Orlando nearly two decades ago, with Whataburger Restaurants LP closing all of its 14 Central Florida restaurants in May 2009. Now, the burger spot is making a comeback in the region. The restaurant has...
Small businesses at the Oviedo Mall struggle as they see less foot traffic
OVIEDO, Fla. — The traditional role of American shopping malls has shifted dramatically over the past decade as consumers increasingly turn to online shopping and economic pressures continue to reshape retail. According to the National Retail Federation, 45% of Americans shop in stores, 28% shop online, and 27% use...
Florida married couple identified in deadly East Texas plane crash
MURCHISON, Texas — Authorities have identified the two people killed in a plane crash in East Texas Wednesday night. Ron Timmermans and his wife, Barbara, were the two people involved in a deadly plane crash in Murchison around 5:13 p.m. Wednesday. The two owned and operated an aviation company, AileRon T LLC, based...
Why Everyone Will Be Running to McDonald’s on February 17th
While we love dining at the multiple different options Disney World has on property, sometimes you’re driving back from the parks super late (if you’ve driven down yourself), and you just need something a little more familiar — that’s where McDonald’s comes in. There’s one...
Florida AG James Uthmeier speaks in Orlando
Florida Attorney General held a press conference on Thursday morning alongside Florida Highway Patrol Colonel Gary Howze, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith and Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Jean Almonacy.
People Drive For Hours Just To Get Fish And Chips At This Florida Restaurant
Orlando draws millions of visitors each year for its theme parks and attractions, but food lovers have discovered another reason to make the trip. Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at ICON Park has become a culinary destination in its own right, pulling hungry travelers from across the state and beyond.
FAMU Says Barring ‘Black’ From Black History Month Flyers Was A ‘Staff-Level’ Error
On Monday, Feb. 9, NewsOne reported that FAMU College of Law student Aaliyah Steward said she was told by FAMU that she had to abbreviate Black History Month so that the word “Black” wasn’t visible. on flyers. Now, the HBCU has released a statement calling the entire thing a “staff-level error.” The mandate was...
