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FLORIDA — A man has been arrested after deputies say he threw an injured dog into a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Saturday to reports of a dog in distress behind a business at 1076 Cypress Parkway. An employee who was taking out trash heard...

Craving twirl-worthy pasta and seaside vibes without booking a flight to Italy? Florida serves up the next best thing, with kitchens that celebrate handmade dough, slow-simmered sauces, and seafood kissed by coastal breezes. From Miami Beach’s glamorous osterias to Orlando’s cozy trattorias, you can taste traditions...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County is encouraging residents to schedule a free irrigation evaluation to help reduce water bill costs and improve efficiency. Water Conservation Coordinator Rachel Martella says their goal is to minimize on water waste, especially during the current drought conditions. “One of the...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Eric Schwalbach spent his weekend morning unloading a pickup truck at Central Christian Church in Orlando. Boxes were filled with Bibles and hygiene items. He also collected cases of water and shoes. “The more we come together, the more we can help them,” said Schwalbach.

Discover local culture at the Second Annual Longwood Strawberry Festival with family-friendly activities, live music, and artisan vendors on March 7.

Craving rich Puerto Rican flavors without leaving Florida? You are in luck, because the Sunshine State is packed with spots serving slow roasted pork, garlicky mofongo, and soulful rice and beans that taste like home. This guide rounds up vibrant eateries from Orlando to South Florida, with generous portions, festive...

LIME Fresh Mexican Grill is adding new Birria tacos to its tasty menu for a limited time, along with some Spring margarita flavors. Crafted Lime Style, the new Birria Tacos feature three soft corn tortillas dipped in a rich, house-made birria broth, stuffed with melted mixed cheese, skirt steak, and diced red onion,...

Somewhere in Florida, there is a bakery where the scent of warm cinnamon and buttery dough seems to drift out the door long before you even step inside. It is the kind of place that quietly builds a loyal following, one plate of comforting, homemade food at a time. Walk...

A Tavares woman was arrested after speeding through a neighborhood and crashing into a fence while trying to avoid charges for sideswiping another driver. The driver of a black Ram 1500 flagged down a trooper from the side of County Road 473 in Leesburg at 4:30 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the...

Orlando — An Orange County judge on Friday shut down William "Tommy" Zeigler’s latest attempt at a new trial in the notorious quadruple murder case that has kept him on Florida’s death row since the 1970s. Circuit Court Judge Leticia Marques declined to vacate Zeigler’s 1976 convictions, leaving his death sentences...