Man arrested after driving 155 MPH on I-4: FHP
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A 20-year-old man is in custody after troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said he was going 155 miles per hour in a 60 MPH zone. Officials said the driver, Octavius Hunt, was caught in the early morning hours on Sunday in a Dodge Challenger on I-4 near Altamonte Springs.
Summer Heat Safety: Know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses
As Central Florida braces for rising summer temperatures, it is important to recognize the early symptoms of heat‑related illnesses and when to act. Knowing the warning signs will help you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy this summer. The most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses include older adults,...
Man hospitalized after drowning incident in Orange County pool: Officials
ORLANDO, Fla. - A man was hospitalized Sunday after he was pulled from a pool during a reported drowning incident, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. Emergency crews responded after a caller reported a possible drowning. When first responders arrived, bystanders had removed the man from the water and CPR was...
City of Orlando Offers to Plant Free Trees for Homeowners
The City of Orlando offers to plant free trees for homeowners who apply through the Street Tree program. To get a free tree, Orlando residents must fill out an application by August 31st. There are only a few steps to request a free tree for outside homes along the street. The home must be within city limits to...
Woman Found Safe After Disappearance Near International Drive
Orlando, FL — A missing person case that sparked concern across Central Florida has ended on a hopeful note. Berlinda Graham, who was last seen Friday leaving a hotel near Continental Gateway Drive and International Drive, has been found safe and in good health, according to a statement released Sunday by the Orange...
Orange County Promotes Summer Heat Safety, Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses
As Central Florida braces for rising summer temperatures, Orange County promotes summer heat safety and reminds residents it is important to recognize the early symptoms and warning signs of heat related illnesses and when to act. Knowing the warning signs will help you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy this...
Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Reopens in Orange County
Orange County recently celebrated the grand reopening of Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge at Eagles Roost Green PLACE. The updated facility includes a new visitor center, animal care building, community center, food prep building and administrative offices—all designed to support the rehabilitation and release of...
The Under-The-Radar Thrift Store In Florida With Awesome Deals You’d Never Expect
In the heart of Sanford, Florida, there exists a secondhand paradise that defies all reasonable expectations of what a thrift store should be – Thrift on 46 isn’t just flying under the radar, it’s practically performing stealth missions of bargain brilliance. The white “Shoppe” building and adjacent...
Orange County Provides Funding Support for Affordable Housing in Pine Hills
Orange County is providing additional funding support for affordable housing in Pine Hills, strengthening opportunities through the Housing For All Initiative. Orange County government will provide additional funding support for Emerald Villas Phase Three, a 90-unit apartment community currently under construction in...
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help to Find Missing Endangered 65-Year-Old Woman in Orlando
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has issued an appeal to the public in hopes of locating Berlinda Graham, a 65-year-old woman whose disappearance has raised concerns due to her cognitive condition and unfamiliarity with the Orlando area. Last seen on Friday, Graham was leaving a hotel situated by Continental...
