Roaches and more force Orlando restaurant to close for 6th time this year
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, over a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector — including a Chinese restaurant in Orlando that has already been closed several times this year, according to state records. That restaurant,...
Orlando Forecast: Tropical air surges in with thunderstorms
FOX 35 Senior Meteorologist Brooks Garner tracks a return to our typical summer pattern, complete with showers and storms each afternoon. But, something we haven't seen in a while will impact our forecast through the weekend.
Locals Pack This Winter Garden Spot For Chicken And Waffles Done Right
Some restaurants earn their crowds the honest way, one loaded plate and one friendly greeting at a time. In a busy corner of Central Florida, there is a laid-back pub that pulls in regulars who plan their whole evening around a table here, especially on game nights when the screens light up and the place fills fast.
1 arrested after car crashes into Orange County home, FHP says
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man was arrested Wednesday after crashing a vehicle into an Orange County home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said Andriu Tomas Rojas Ozuna, 23, crashed into a residence on Alachua Street around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday. Rojas Ozuna abandoned the 2013 Dodge Charge and...
Orange County approves rules for e-bikes, other micromobility devices
Orange County commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday to regulate micromobility devices, like e-bikes and e-scooters. The new rules include a helmet requirement for anyone under the age of 16. They also prohibit using micromobility devices for street takeovers or stunt driving, both of which could involve performin
Body camera, 911 calls capture frantic response to deadly Seminole County house fire
GENEVA, Fla. - Newly released body-camera video and 911 recordings show the frantic moments first responders arrived at a burning home in Seminole County, where investigators said dozens of dogs were trapped inside. 911 callers report dogs trapped. The backstory:. Body-camera footage captures deputies learning that dog
Winter Park man arrested after I-4 chase ends at Volusia County landfill
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A Winter Park man is in custody after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 4 before fleeing on foot Wednesday. Pursuit began on Interstate 4. What we know:. According to FHP, a trooper attempted to stop a black...
RoseArts District construction begins at former Lake Orlando golf course
ORLANDO, Fla. – Construction is underway on the first phase of a planned mixed-use development at the former Lake Orlando Golf Course. The 65-acre property, which has sat vacant and fallen into disrepair over the years, is being transformed into the RoseArts District. The development is expected to include homes, retai
Unleashed by Florida lawmakers, landowners move to convert farms into subdivisions
Florida developers are racing to take advantage of a fast-track approval process for turning rural land into subdivisions, a process that state lawmakers expanded this year in their latest move to shift control over Florida’s sprawling growth from local governments to Tallahassee. Since July, at least 17 landowners hav
From Puerto Rico to Longwood: How a mother’s recipe became a family legacy
LONGWOOD, Fla. - Before there was a restaurant, there was a mother, eight children, and a kitchen filled with the flavors of Puerto Rico. For Abdiel Dejesus, that is where the story of Mi Casa Kitchen begins. His mother, Margarita, moved from Puerto Rico to Orlando in 1979 with her eight children.

















