Winter Springs Neighbors Fear Flooding If Jetta Point’s 46 Wooded Acres Get Sold
A vacant 46-acre wooded greenbelt just west of State Road 417 along the south side of S.R. 434 is now a step closer to being sold off by Seminole County, and neighbors in Winter Springs say they are bracing for what that could mean for their flood-prone yards. Jetta Point sits at a slightly higher elevation than the su
Heat Advisories continue Monday before higher rain chances return
ORLANDO, Fla. – High heat and dry conditions persist to start the upcoming week, leaving for at least one more day of heat advisories before a wetter pattern returns to Central Florida. Monday. Heat advisories persist to start the week as a ridge of high pressure in the upper...
Orlando weather: Storm Team alert for high heat; rain chances increase
ORLANDO, Fla. - High-heat temperatures continue to persist throughout the remainder of the weekend and into the start of the week. This dominant ridge of high pressure holds through the weekend. A major to extreme heat risk is expected across Central Florida this weekend, with heat indices in the upper 100s and low 110
Central Florida Woman Won $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida woman won a $1 million prize playing a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Won $1 Million Prize Playing Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .
12 Hidden Florida Restaurant Patios Locals Keep Coming Back To
Florida makes outdoor dining easy, but the most memorable tables are not always the biggest or closest to the beach. Some sit behind old houses, inside quiet courtyards, or beneath enough shade to make the indoor dining room an afterthought. The food gives you just as much reason to stay...
Orlando officers use Narcan to revive man after reported fentanyl overdose
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — Orlando police officers used Narcan to revive a man during a reported fentanyl overdose just south of downtown Orlando, according to the police department. The Orlando Police Department said its Downtown Bike officers responded Aug. 12 to reports that a man was overdosing on fentanyl.
Orlando residents look for ways to beat the heat as dangerous temperatures linger longer
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida’s summer heat is sending people indoors, onto the water and reaching for sunscreen as dangerous temperatures arrive earlier and last later into the day. At the Fairview Boat Ramp in Orlando, families said getting near the water is one way to cool off...
Man dies after Orange County crash, troopers say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An 80-year-old is dead after an Orange County crash Saturday night, says Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the driver of a GMC Yukon was leaving a driveway onto Hawaiian Court when they hit the 80-year-old, who troopers say was walking in the road. Troopers say...
From Firecracker Shrimp To Bison Burgers, This Kissimmee Eatery Has Something For Everyone
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee isn’t your typical chain restaurant. This lodge-style spot on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway serves up everything from Asian-inspired bowls to classic American comfort food, all made fresh in-house. With a menu that spans continents and a dog-friendly patio complete with its o
1 hospitalized after boat strikes jet ski in Orange County, officials say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla - One person was taken to the hospital after a boat and jet ski collided Saturday night, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. The crash happened right after 8 p.m. in the area of the 5600 block of Randolph Avenue, which is near Little Lake Conway. One...
