Orlando Police Chief Holding Community Meetings in City Districts
The Orlando Police Chief is holding community meetings in all city districts, providing local updates on crime and public safety. The post Orlando Police Chief Holding Community Meetings in City Districts appeared first on West Orlando News .
Body recovered from Wekiva River
A body was recovered Monday evening near Wekiva Island and pronounced dead at the scene likely due to accidental drowning. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office reported no suspicious circumstances in the drowning incident at 7:15 p.m. A GoFundMe launched seeks $11,000 to bring Rivaldo Reyes's body to Honduras, raising.
Lightning strike leaves Apopka family without a home after house fire
APOPKA, Fla. — A lightning strike destroyed an Apopka family’s rental home on Sept. 9, leaving five family members without a place to live and forcing them to start over with nearly nothing. Maria Rodriguez said neighbors heard the lightning strike and felt the impact. “One of them...
Hispanic-owned coffee business opens more locations in Central Florida
OVIEDO, Fla. — A Colombian family behind Coffee for the Soul is expanding its Hispanic-owned coffee business across Central Florida and beyond while working to manage rising costs for coffee, food, and leased spaces. Paola Bornacelli, founder and CEO of Coffee for the Soul, and her son, Matteo Gutierrez,...
Teacher accused of ‘dragging’ 7th grade student out of classroom
A Florida middle school teacher has been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly grabbed a student's arm and "dragged" him out of the classroom and into the hallway, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
High-stakes Amendment 3 vote prompts forums across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – A proposed constitutional amendment could save Florida homeowners tens of thousands of dollars in property taxes, but local governments and other organizations warn it could also lead to billions of dollars in lost revenue. News 6 hosted a community discussion Monday to examine the potential impact...
Lake County man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at cars in Apopka
A Lake County man was arrested Wednesday morning in Apopka after deputies said he pointed a loaded gun at passing vehicles while walking in the roadway. George Edwards Stone, 52, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and improper exhibition of a firearm. A Sheriff responded around 9:28...
Across Florida, 8 Taco Joints Roll Fresh Tortillas By Hand
There is a big difference between a taco built on a store-bought shell and one wrapped in a tortilla pressed just minutes before it hits your plate. All across Florida, from Orlando food trucks to Tallahassee grills, cooks are still mixing masa and shaping tortillas by hand. That extra step...
Alachua man and two Orlando men killed in Putnam County head-on crash
A 64-year-old Alachua man and two Orlando men were killed last night when the Alachua man's vehicle hit an oncoming vehicle while he was trying to pass two other cars on State Road 100 in Putnam County. The post Alachua man and two Orlando men killed in Putnam County head-on crash appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
He Sold a Bathroom Job: Pull the Old Tub, Put In a New One,...
The job was one bathroom in an Orlando house: take out the bathtub and faucet, put a bathtub and faucet back in, and install recessed lighting in the ceiling. The contract was dated on or about March 25, 2010, and the price was $1,300.00.
