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A 64-year-old Alachua man and two Orlando men, ages 23 and 26, were killed in a crash involving two sedans and two pickup trucks Thursday morning. FHP says the Alachua driver’s passing attempt led to a collision with the Orlando men’s sedan, followed by a collision with a pickup and a rollover. A 46-year-old Palatka pi

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers who commute on I-4 through Seminole and Volusia counties could eventually see some relief. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an $85 million INFRA grant Thursday for a project that would add one lane in both directions along I-4 between State Road 434 and State Road 472.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Ukrainians living in Central Florida are facing uncertainty after the U.S. government didn’t renew Temporary Protected Status protections for Ukrainians set to expire Oct. 19. TPS has allowed Ukrainians to live legally in the United States since Russia invaded Ukraine more than four years ago,...

A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency return to Orlando International Airport Sunday after striking a bird shortly after takeoff.

Orange County commissioners and the mayor have approved four- and five-figure pay raises for themselves as part of this year’s $9 billion budget. The post Orange County commissioners, mayor give themselves a raise appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

People across Florida can weigh in on the state's plan to remove requirements for four vaccines at schools and daycares at a hearing on Oct. 8 in Orlando, the Florida Department of Health announced Wednesday. The state wants to make four shots completely optional: those to prevent chickenpox (varicella), hepatitis...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Education is recommending that school districts, including Orange County Public Schools, conduct a 90-day audit of library and classroom materials to ensure books and other resources are age- and developmentally appropriate. A Sept. 23 memo from Education Commissioner Hen

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A 19-year-old woman who was shot early Thursday has died, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies identified the victim as Shoumana Abelanda Toutoute. Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Ole Heritage Drive around 12:55 a.m. Thursday after receiving a report of...

A new outpost of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is headed for Hamlin Town Center, with the family-owned Florida chain planning a store at 14422 Shoreside Way in Winter Garden. The new location will offer the same broad selection of wines, beers and spirits found at its other Florida stores, though no opening date has been ann

Don Patrón Bistro and Social will open its nightlife venue in downtown Apopka with a soft opening on October 9 from 4 p.m. to midnight. Co-owners Steve Berigan and Joey Acevedo aim to create an inclusive ultra lounge with a menu featuring diverse cultural dishes. Don Patrón will operate...