Orlando FL

After the disastrous events at Sloth World that ended with several imported sloths dead, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is introducing new rules when it comes to bringing wildlife to the state.

The city of Ocoee announced the death of former commissioner John Grogran, who died at the age of 64. Originally from Boston, Grogan moved to the city of Ocoee in 1998, and began volunteering for as many city boards as he was allowed to in 2002. What he thought would be simple volunteering work for the city he had move

Despite improved ridership numbers for Brightline rail in Florida, economic forecasters believe the ambitious higher-speed rail system could be approaching a financial “end of the line” in the near future, unless it can restructure its finances. Plagued by economic troubles, including the COVID pandemic that paused its

Some breakfast spots fill you up, and some make you want to come back before you even pay the check. Johnny’s Diner in Orlando does both, mixing old-school comfort, fast-moving service, and prices that still feel refreshingly grounded. From fluffy pancakes to rich sausage gravy, this local favorite turns...

LONGWOOD, Fla. — When Vanessa Roth moved from out of state to Florida when she was in high school, she didn’t know anyone, but she says teachers made a difference in her life. One of those teachers inspired her to become a teacher. Roth teaches fifth-graders math and...

Joshua Lopez-Morales POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A brief traffic infraction in Poinciana led to the...

Despite its origin state being roughly 3,000 miles away, Dutch Bros has made Florida its home over the last few years, rapidly expanding throughout the state. As of June 2026, the company has 1,242 U.S. locations, including 36 in Florida. The state's newest cafe opened just this month in Titusville.

Rod Wave has announced multiple homecoming shows in Florida as part of his upcoming tour. The St Petersburg rapper/singer has taken to social media this week to share that he’ll be hitting the road on his Don’t Look Down Tour this year. As part of the announcement, he’s...

More than two decades after 39-year-old Sherry Holtz was found dead in Sanford, a Seminole County courtroom finally delivered an answer. On Monday, a judge sentenced 75-year-old Gary Durrance to life in prison for killing his longtime girlfriend back in 1999. Jurors needed only a few minutes to reach a guilty verdict,

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning during a block party in the Midway community, but nearly three days later, residents are still waiting for answers about what led to the deadly confrontation. The sheriff’s office...