Johns Lake development will be constructed in Winter Garden
Winter Garden City Commissioner Colin Sharman emphasized the need for the city to address what he considered the No. 1 issue in the community: traffic. It was the main concern numerous residents shared in regards to the 613-home development on Johns Lake the Winter Garden City Commission approved Thursday, May 28.
Eatonville leaders press Dr. Phillips Charities on plans for historic Hungerford site
EATONVILLE, Fla. – Town leaders in Eatonville are again weighing what comes next for one of the most high-profile and contentious pieces of land in the historic Black town: the former Hungerford Prep campus. Leaders with Dr. Phillips Charities appeared before the Eatonville Town Council this week to discuss...
Apopka may scrap downtown revitalization deal after developer misses key deadline
APOPKA, Fla. – Apopka’s long-discussed plan to remake its downtown could be in trouble as city leaders prepare to vote on a notice of default tied to the Station Street revitalization project. City officials say the project’s developer — Tony Benge’s Standard Investments and Holdings LLC — failed...
Two people arrested after shooting Orbeez beads at strangers in Florida
FLORIDA — Two Seminole County teenagers have been charged after authorities said they drove around the county and fired gel beads at random people using Orbeez-style gel blasters. According to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and the Winter Springs Police Department, the first reported incident occurred May 18 when
Woman wrongly arrested for deadly hit-and-run talks one-on-one about what she went through
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida woman who spent nearly two weeks in jail after being wrongly accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash has filed a civil lawsuit against the Florida Highway Patrol and says she wants answers about how the mistake occurred. Lindsey Isaacs was arrested and charged in connection...
Orange County Public Schools gives a grim ‘state of the schools’ update
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orange County Public Schools officials delivered a stark assessment of the district's financial outlook, citing declining enrollment and continued budget pressures during a recent State of the Schools presentation. The Back-Nine Cooling Trick More Golfers Are Keeping in Their Carts This SummerRibili |.
12 Classic American Cafés in Florida Serving Comfort Food That Never Goes Out of...
Florida is known for sunshine and beaches, but there’s another treasure hiding in plain sight: old-school American cafés that serve the kind of food your grandma would approve of. These aren’t trendy brunch spots with avocado toast and cold brew—they’re the real deal, slinging pancakes, burgers, and homemade pies that
Central Florida Homeowners Blindsided by Flood Danger FEMA Maps Miss
Central Florida homeowners got a wake-up call this week after a News 6 investigation found nearly 350,000 properties across Florida face flood hazards that FEMA's official maps do not mark as high risk. The News 6 list names neighborhoods very familiar to Orlando-area residents, including Pine Hills, Poinciana, and Uni
Florida’s Easy Under-The-Radar Hike Near Orlando Has Wildlife And Wildflowers That Smell Like Chocolate
As a nature-loving Floridian, I'm always looking for lesser-known places to get out and hike. Where I live in central Florida may be best known worldwide for its theme parks, but I can attest that there are some really cool places to get out and explore some natural settings here, too — including a unique, easy hiking
30-year-old restaurant chain shuts down multiple Florida locations amid franchisee bankruptcy
A large restaurant franchise operator is facing financial collapse after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting dozens of well-known casual dining locations across several Southern states at risk. The company…

















