Major Defense Contractor to Lay Off 63 at Orlando Facility
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies has filed a WARN notice tied to changes at its Orlando laser facility. It has been sold to another company, which is also considering recruiting current employees. L3Harris to Lay off Employees from Orlando Laser Facility. On February 27, L3Harris Technologies filed a WARN...
Firefighters recover car submerged in Orlando lake early Monday
Someone reported the partially submerged Nissan just beyond the boat ramp.
Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ Closes Lee Road Restaurant
Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ has decided to step back from its recent expansion on Lee Road in Winter Park, and has closed this location. The Lee Road location expanded on Pig Floyd’s Mills Ave. location by serving up signature Wok Bowls that served up a fusion of owner Thomas Ward’s tasty BBQ meats with noodles and Asian...
Man dies in Orange County motorcycle crash: FHP
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla - A man has died after he crashed on his motorcycle in Orange County early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 49-year-old man crashed in the area of Orange Avenue and Weatherbee Road just after 2:30 a.m. Officials believe the man was...
Jason Anderson Arrested on Domestic Violence Battery Charge in Orange County!
A 32-year-old Orlando man was arrested Monday afternoon on a domestic violence battery charge following an incident at a residence in Orange County, according to court records and jail information. Jason Anderson was taken into custody on December 15, 2025, after deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office...
UCF Housing Shock As Campus Rents Set To Spike In 2026
On-campus living at the University of Central Florida is about to get a lot pricier. The UCF Board of Trustees voted this week to hike housing rates for the 2026–27 school year, marking the first major increase students have seen in roughly 12 years. Under the new plan, single-occupancy rooms will climb from around...
Man arrested in fatal shooting during fight at after-hours club in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested early Sunday in the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man outside an after-hours club in Orange County, according to deputies. Deputies responded around 3:30 a.m. to Bistro Paradise Restaurant and Bar in the 700 block of N. Apopka Vineland Road, where they found Kendy Alexandre...
Waymo and Orlando Mayor Announce Driverless Taxi Service is Coming
On February 24, Waymo announced that it was expanding its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to Orlando, Florida and three other U.S. cities. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who was the first to take an official ride, said that the city had been working with Waymo for several months. The post Waymo and Orlando Mayor...
Surveillance video of fatal shooting outside Orlando nightclub slated to be shown in court
ORLANDO, Fla. – Surveillance video capturing a fatal shooting outside an Orlando nightclub last weekend will be shown in court Monday, defense attorney Mark O’Mara told News 6. Last week, Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr was charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 33-year-old...
The Giant Thrift Store In Florida Treasure Hunters Swear Takes All Day To Explore
Tucked along W Broadway Street in Oviedo, The HOPE Chest Thrift Store feels like a small shop with big treasure energy. The racks turn over fast, the deals come quicker, and the mission behind every purchase makes browsing even better. You will hear locals rave about dollar clothing days, rare boutique finds, and...

















